關於 singapore, kampong history ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

Tomorrow, Muslims in Singapore will start to fast to mark the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. It was a very different Ramadan last year. Glad our situation has improved, and this year they can perform their congregational terawih prayers at the mosques, and break fast with close friends and family as they usually do, taking the necessary safe management measures. I am sure this is very welcome news for all.

Here’s wishing all Muslim friends the blessings of the month. Have a peaceful and happy Ramadan! – LHL

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Esok, umat Islam di Singapura mula berpuasa sebagai menyambut ketibaan bulan suci Ramadan. Sambutan Ramadan kali ini sungguh berbeza berbanding tahun lalu. Saya gembira keadaan di Singapura sudah bertambah baik, dan pada tahun ini umat Islam boleh menunaikan solat terawih berjemaah di masjid-masjid sepanjang Ramadan. Mereka juga boleh berbuka puasa dengan rakan dan keluarga terdekat tetapi mengikut langkah-langkah jarak selamat yang ditetapkan. Saya yakin perkembangan ini sangat dialu-alukan oleh masyarakat Islam kita.

Kepada semua umat Islam, selamat menyambut bulan Ramadan dan selamat menjalani ibadah puasa. Semoga Ramadan kali ini lebih bermakna untuk anda semua. – LHL

(Enjoy the evening light shows that will be projected onto the facade of Sultan Mosque throughout the month of Ramadan. The motifs are inspired by the rich history of Kampong Glam. / MCI Photo by Betty Chua)

We deviated from our weekly park hikes to visit the last remaining kampung in Singapore, Kampung Buangkok. Stepping into the village is like being transported into another world - the sights, sounds and smells were unlike anything the kids have experienced.

There are still about 25 families living here and the land it sits on is owned by one family. The original owner has since passed away so it is now managed by his son & daughter. And guess how much is the monthly rent? It averages about $7.50!!! 😱 Yes, join the queue behind me if you want to stay here too. 😁

Even though the public can enter the kampung & walk along the common pathways, it is still private land after all so it is only right if you seek the village chief, Miss Sng's permission if you intend to take any IG-worthy photos or videos.

OR you can sign up for Let's Go Tour 'Kampung Experience' tour where not only did we have a licensed tour guide pointing out various interesting sites within the kampung, we also entered two of the zinc-roofed wooden houses and played some retro games like five stones, pick-up-sticks and zero point!

Definitely brought back plenty of childhood memories for the wifey & me but most importantly, it showed the kids what life in Singapore was like back in the pre-80's. In fact, Ash learnt about the history about the formation of HDB in his Sec Sch History lessons - I'm told P3 Social Studies textbook covers this too - so there's nothing like watching history unfold right in front of your eyes... coupled with the guide's sharing of the transition difficulties villagers faced during relocation from kampungs to HDBs.

I love how the whole 2-hour tour was put together, especially how it intentionally added learning points from MOE's History syllabus. Great fun too for the kids, who were exposed to a rustic part of Singapore they could only see from photos in textbooks before this.

For more details about the tour, head to www.letsgotoursingapore.com/kampong-experience

Oon Ah Chiam and Oon Ah Chiam cordially invite all Singaporeans and visiting friends to witness a local theatre play written in 1994 transformed into a 13 Episodes TV series. A petite kampong girl finding her voice in a male chauvinists ruled world. Her life story mirrors the development of Singapore History, echoing the fighting spirit of a small nation with boundless dreams. TITOUDAO premieres tonight on Ch 5 and meWatch at 2145. Let’s support local Arts on our own national TV.