Potted Singapore 1
Beez Neez now Chy Whella
Big Bear and Pepe Millard
Sun 6 Nov 2016 22:57
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Potted Singapore 1 – Old and
Modern, Then and Now
  1950. The old Kallang Airport
was Singapore’s first civil airport opened in 1937, now disused.
2009. The SIngapore Changi Airport Control Tower is an icon to the
airport’s consistent ranking as one of the world’s Top Ten Best Airports. Changi
Airport serves more than a hundred airlines flying to some three hundred and
twenty cities in about eighty countries and territories worldwide. Each week,
about 6,800 flights land or depart
from Changi, or about one every 90 seconds, with 55.4 million passengers passing
through the airport in 2015.
  1950.
Early Chinese settlers to Singapore congregated at Chinatown, creating an area
with a distinctive cultural character.
2009.
Chinatown buzzes with activities especially during Chinese New Year, when street
shopping for traditional delicacies brings back fond memories of the good ol’
days.
  1950.
Aerial view of the busy Singapore harbour waterfront in the
1950’s.
2010.
The jewelled skyline of Singapore’s Central Business District Area at
night.
  1960.
Early lodgings had very basic amenities and were usually cramped. One kitchen
and toilet were shared by many families leading to unsanitary living
conditions.
2011.
Stylish private properties and affordable public housing provide every
Singaporean a place to call home.
  1950.
Singapore River, lined with shophouses and factories, was a prime port in the
1950’s due to its deep harbour and location at the heart of trade
routes.
2011.
Clark Quay and Boat Quay along the SIngapore River thrills by day and dazzles by
night with an eclectic mix of restaurants, pubs and entertainment
outlets.
  1968.
A scene of the SIngapore skyline as seen from Cathay Hotel in the late
1960’s.
2010.
An aerial view of Singapore's city skyline from Marina Bay at
dusk.
  1972.
The iconic Merlion nearing its completion at the mouth of the Singapore River in
1972.
2011.
The Merlion Park is the new home for the national icon and a top attraction for
Singaporeans and foreign visitors alike.
  1959.
Men in tubs rowing across the Singapore River during a race held in
1959.
2011.
Dragon Boat races are often held at the Marina Bay area and the SIngapore Flyer
offers an awesome aerial view of this cultural sporting
event.
  1959.
A Chingay procession in 1959 where the dragon dance and acrobatics with huge
flags were performed.
2011.
Tradition never dies. A group of enthusiasts perform the dragon dance routine
under loud and intoxicating drum beats.
  1972. Started in September 1961, the
Singapore Grand Prix was listed as one of the Asian circuit racing events in the
World Motor Racing calendar.
2008.
The Singapore Grand Prix is Formula One’s first ever night race. The inaugural
race was held in September 2008.
  1973. Street performers from
different associations dressed in ancient Chinese costumes throwing in a few
fancy reels and acrobatics.
2011.
Street performers from different ethnic groups working together to put on a
great show to celebrate racial harmony.
  1974.
People lined the roads to catch a glimpse of the massive street parade of
floats.
2010.
The annual Chingay procession is a colourful celebration of life with unusual
floats each year and multi-ethnic
performances.
  1950.
Chinese opera was a popular form of entertainment in the
1950’s.
2011.
Traditional Chinese fan dance performance continues to delight audiences during
a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.
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