Chinatown
Central, Singapore
January 2016
Merlion Wayfarer was recently at the Chinatown Festive Market just before the Chinese New Year weekend. Held in yearly, the festive market spans the grid between Smith Street, Temple Street and Pagoda Street. Here are some of the more interesting snapshots of the walkabout...
Joining the "Packed Like Sardines" crowds this weekend to soak in the festive mood
on a sunny day under a clear blue sky...
on a sunny day under a clear blue sky...
A stall full of pomelos (柚子) in the Festive Market. Pomelos signify abundance, prosperity and family togetherness (by the large and round shape)...
Need some cooling from the hot sun and "heaty" cookies?
Go for these watermelon blouse and matching green shorts on sale...
Rainbow colours abound with biscuits and jelly from Taiwan...
Lost in the crowd at the Chinese New Year Festive Market...
The regular roast/waxed (烧蜡) meat stall at the Festive Market has changed hands and changed location. This outlet is quieter and with a smaller selection...
What better way to usher in the Year Of the Monkey for the kids
than to get one of these colourful Monkey Balloons?
than to get one of these colourful Monkey Balloons?
Golden-orange pomeloes with "福" (Prosperity) stickers near Lucky Chinatown. Huat Ah!
