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The Singapore River, once filthy and a thriving commercial centre, now clean and quiet.
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Chinese Buddha image for sale in Chinatown.
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Singapore is wet and humid all year round and when it rains, it really rains. The sky turns black and then the heavens open.
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Nothing much of the old way of life remains in Singapore apart some objects and photos in museums and statues like this that can be found around the city. I think they are wonderful.
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Modern office blocks and fountain at Novena.
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The Manchester United shop on Orchard Road. Singaporeans will tell you how they love football, especially English football. The truth of the matter is that Singaporeans treat football just as they treat anything else and opt for the most expensive brand. They don't actually know very much about football but can talk at length about the world's biggest clubs - Man U, Liverpool, Real Madrid, etc. There are few things in life more boring than getting involved in a discussion about football with a Singaporean. It's very sad.
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A mock Tudor style shopping arcade on Orchard Road. This was once a thriving British colony and there are reminders of this around the island.
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I was rather taken aback when I saw this poster. Just outside Somerset MRT station is a notice board where people can post ads free of charge. Next to the usual offers for language lessons and household items for sale was this 'Wanted' poster. Apparently the guy owed some money and then disappeared. He is warned that even if he doesn't pay now he will pay in hell.
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The population of Singapore is made up of a diverse ethnic mix which includes a lot of Muslims. This is Sultan Mosque on Arab Street.
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Bird cage in a house in Chinatown. The Chinese love to keep caged birds.
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Famous for telling its citizens what to do, the Singapore government has issued posters to encourage the use of good behaviour in public toilets.
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Colourful flowers and garlands for sale in Little India.
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Many of Singapore's ethnic communities are quite superstitious. A good living can be made from fortune telling, either by reading palms or by other methods. This guy owns a parrot with special powers. Cross his owner's palm with silver and the parrot will select a card for you which accurately forecasts your future. Amazing.
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What could be so fascinating to so many people? Has the government issued new toilet guidelines? No. It's superstition again. With the New Chinese Year only a week away horoscopes have been posted for all of the Chinese animal signs. I was very pleased to read that those born in the year of the rat were going to have a fabulous year.
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