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ThinkyouknowSingapore?Thinkagain. Foradifferent, freshandweird lookat this island,
check out these five spots.
W o r d s :
R e u b e n M i r a n d a
Singapore, Is That You?
Haw Par Villa
Originally
called Tiger Balm Gardens,
this park was built in 1937 by Burmese-
Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw
Boon Par. Haw Par Villa was a bustling
park filledwith thrilling rides and acrobatic
performances during its glory days. Today,
all that’s left are the spine-chilling statues
and dioramas depicting Oriental scenes of
the most gruesome kinds of torture. The
depiction of Chinese folklore’s
10 Courts
of Hell
remains the most prominent and
haunting attraction in the park today. The
depictions of tortured souls, paying the
price for their mortal sins, is enough to
send shivers down your spine. This is the
place to be for anyone who is interested
in Chinese folklore.
Haji Lane
The
very hip and dynamic Haji Lane is
located in Kampong Glam, Singapore’s
Arab Quarter. What was once an empty
row of pre-war shophouses is now a
colourful mix of quaint cafes, vintage
clothing stores, attention-grabbing street
art, and eateries that were once Shisha
joints. Be prepared to rub shoulders with
the “hip crowd” at Haji Lane while eating
the great selection of food that is available
there.
Scary Haw Par Villa
Cool Haji Lane
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