Masjid Hajjah Fatimah - Singapore's Leaning Tower

Java Road, Bugis Central, Singapore March 2012   Named after an aristocratic Malay woman, Masjid Hajjah Fatimah was built in 1845-1846. The mosque was built on the site of Hajjah Fatimah's former house at Java Road.    Hajjah Fatimah was an intrepid businesswoman, exceptional for her time. Born into a wealthy Malaccan family, she married a Bugis prince from Celebes who ran a trading post in Singapore. Her only child, a daughter...

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Seen & Heard - Flowers Underground & Overnight Queue

Marina Bay Sands South, Singapore March 2012 Merlion Wayfarer was in Marina Bay Sands recently and spotted two interesting occurrences: "Flowers" were planted in the underground part of the canal along MBS. Hmmm, who would look at these beauties in such low light conditions and in such a location?   iPhone 4s was about to be launched. And people are already queueing up overnight 12 hours ahead of the launch... More photos are available...

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Weekday Sunset By The Bay

Marina Bay South, Singapore March 2012 Merlion Wayfarer discovered that sunset on a weekday at Marina Bay Sands can be a peacefully relaxing and beautiful experience... Sit by the steps to watch the sky slowly change colour from blue to hues of orange, pink and gold...    As twilight approaches, one by one, the buildings in the business district light up...   The Esplanade with its lighted rooftop spikes...             ...

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Light Meets Asia

i Light Marina Bay 2012 Marina Bay South, Singapore March 2012  iLight Marina Bay, Asia's first and only sustainable light art festival was first held from 15 October to 7 November in 2010. Presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and organised by Smart Light Singapore (SLS), the event celebrated Marina Bay's nightscape through the showcase of 25 dynamic and innovative light art installations along the 3.5km waterfront...

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Duran Duran 2012 - "All You Need Is Now" World Tour

Duran Duran "All You Need Is Now" World Tour Singapore Indoor Stadium 10 March 2012 Duran Duran is an English rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. The group was formed by Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Stephen Duffy, with the later addition of Roger Taylor and, after numerous personnel changes, Andy Taylor and Simon Le Bon. The group has never disbanded, but the lineup has changed to include guitarist Warren Cuccurullo from 1989 to 2001 and drummer...

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