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Feature | Singapore: A Hawker Paradise | Day 2 "Are Hawker Stalls Always Next to Famous Landmarks?"

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Shift your gaze to the right, and you'll see a cluster of skyscrapers. This is also a quintessential Singaporean cityscape.<br/><br/><div align=

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After enjoying the world's tallest Ferris wheel, head to the <a href=

A 1960s living room recreated with antique furniture and appliances, and a "Heritage Corner" displaying black-and-white photographs and tableware.<br/><br/><div align=

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"Sugarcane Juice" made from sugarcane. To cope with the hot and humid climate, drinks like this that help lower body temperature are essential.<br/><br/><div align=

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Dishes like "Kacang Putih" (nut snacks) and "Ice Ball" (shaved ice formed into balls) are also recommended, recreating the street food of the past. This is the perfect place to savor traditional street food that is rarely seen today.<br/><br/><div align=

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From casual eateries to fine dining, shops selling groceries and daily necessities, and souvenir stalls, it's all mixed together in a way that is distinctly <a href=

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A district steeped in history and culture. The words came to mind when I stepped into <a href=

Modern cafes and boutiques are scattered throughout the neighborhood.<br/><br/><div align=

Located in the heart of the neighborhood is <a href=

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Mangosteen.<br/><br/><div align=

The fresh market on the first floor.<br/><br/><div align=

Dragon fruit (left) and pear.<br/><br/><div align=

Mango (left) and papaya.<br/><br/><div align=

The fresh market on the first floor.<br/><br/><div align=

A wide variety of vegetables are also available.<br/><br/><div align=

The fresh market on the first floor.<br/><br/><div align=

In addition to fruits and vegetables, you can also find seafood and meat here.<br/><br/><div align=

The fresh market on the first floor.<br/><br/><div align=

Joseph Wee, a specialty shop for coffee beans and tea leaves, also has a store on the first floor of the fresh market. The aroma was rich as I approached.<br/><br/><strong>Joseph Wee</strong><br/>30 Seng Poh Road #01-095 & #01-096<br/>Tel. +65-9615-0904<br/><br/><div align=

There's also a small garden in the center of the fresh market.<br/><br/><div align=

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It was striking to see people, from families to individuals reading newspapers, eating as if they were in their own kitchens, relaxed and even in sleepwear.<br/><br/><div align=

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This gentleman, dining alone, was in the process of choosing ingredients for his <a href=

Even during breakfast time, the pace of life felt unhurried.<br/><br/><div align=

Many people ordered "Grass Jelly Juice" (left), made from the grass jelly plant, and "Soy Milk Juice" along with their breakfast.<br/><br/><div align=

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On Yong Siak Street in Tiong Bahru, you'll find <a href=

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A poster found at the entrance. This shop, a hub for edgy young people, actively supports young artists.<br/><br/><div align=

Following the "Goodman Arts Centre (GAC)", the National Arts Council (NAC), a government agency supporting the arts, launched its second project to support artists and creators: the "Aliwal Arts Centre." A free paper for this facility, set to open soon, was also displayed at the shop.<a href=

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Local junior high school students visiting the shop.<br/><br/><div align=

Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves are packed with lifestyle magazines and photo books from around the world, as well as stationery and antique雑貨. These are items personally selected by the shop's staff, including owner Kenny Leck.<br/><br/><div align=

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The colorful window display is eye-catching.<br/><br/><strong>Strangelets</strong><br/>7 Yong Siak Street<br/>Tel. +65-6222-1456<br/><br/><div align=

A colossal garden of unprecedented scale, <a href=

The "Supertrees," artificial trees reaching 50 meters high, the same height as the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Some have aerial walkways connecting them.<a href=

The other highlight, the dome-shaped conservatories (in the background of the photo), house over 250,000 rare plants, primarily from tropical regions.<br/><br/><div align=

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The lush greenery thrives, creating a true urban oasis.<br/><br/><div align=

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This is a "semi-outdoor" hawker center with a roof.<br/><br/><div align=

You can enjoy over 30 types of street food here.<br/><br/><div align=

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You can dine while feeling close to nature.<br/><br/><div align=

The specialty here, as the name suggests, is "Satay." Skewers of chicken, beef, or lamb grilled over charcoal, it's a street food staple in Singapore. Unlike Japanese yakitori, the seasoning is different. The meat is marinated in a sweet and savory blend before grilling, then served with a spicy peanut sauce.<br/><br/><div align=

A library dedicated to performing arts, a rare institution worldwide. <a href=

A rich collection of books on theater and performance. There's also a space exhibiting stage costumes.<br/><br/><strong>Library@esplanade</strong><br/>71 Bras Basah Road<br/>Tel. +65-6332-3222<br/>http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg<br/><br/><div align=

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Across the bay, iconic landmarks of Singapore such as <a href=

The Merlion can also be seen.<br/><br/><div align=

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The charm of an outdoor hawker center is dining amidst nature. Near the entrance, fragrant frangipani flowers bloom.<br/><br/><div align=

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A facility established in 2011 to support the activities of artists and creators. <a href=

The complex includes the NAC office, 35 rental spaces such as galleries and theaters, and pottery studios, housing 48 resident artists and creators.<br/><br/><div align=

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Eriko Hirashima, active in the world of book art. "I think it's a conducive environment for artists. I've been a resident here since it opened."

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Eriko Hirashima's studio is filled with numerous bookbinding tools.

One of the bookbinding techniques taught in Eriko Hirashima's workshops. Each book is bound with embroidery.

Eriko Hirashima

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Justin Lee.

The studio of Justin Lee.

Justin Lee has been a resident at GAC since its inception in 2011. He is also an alumnus of "LASALLE College of the Arts," which was based here from 1992 to 2007.

The studio of Justin Lee.

The studio of Justin Lee.

Justin Lee.

The studio of Justin Lee.

Justin Lee.

LASALLE College of the Arts used Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) as its campus. It is now located near Middle Road. The avant-garde design by Singaporean architectural firm RSP Architects has won numerous architectural awards.

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) - To the article

Singapore Art Museum.<br/><br/><strong>Singapore Art Museum</strong><br/>71 Bras Basah Road<br/>Tel. +65-6332-3222<br/>http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg<br/><br/><div align=

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Feature: Singapore is a Hawker Paradise! | Day 2 "Hawkers Are Always Next to Famous Landmarks!?"

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