Singaporeans just love their hawker food.
The existence of itinerant vendors of wares, fruits, cakes, vegetables, carrying baskets loaded with rice, vermicelli, cakes, jellies, and condiments started as early as settlements were found on this little island. Eventually this evolved to the first hawker centres built in 1971 as part of the government’s street hawkers resettlement program. Many of the well-loved mobile food stalls were relocated into neighborhood housing communities as part of Singapore’s unique culture.
The host for the event and the attentive audience...
After a welcome drink, Vivian Balakrishnan opens the event with a short speech...
Ideology Concept’s latest offering brings you the ultimate hawker food paradise on one street! Singapore Hawker Feast 2015 will be gathering these household names into refurbished shipping containers, creating a food haven in the heart of Orchard Road.
Presenting tokens of appreciation to the hawkers...
And a hearty good cheer to kickstart the event...
In celebration of Singapore’s upcoming 50th birthday, some of the most famous hawkers from across Singapore are brought together to spread the word about our amazing country and food heritage. The journey will begin in Singapore, before heading over to three city stops in Australia. Praised by the media, food critics, food reviews, personal blogs and good old recommendations, these accredited top hawkers from across Singapore will come together for one weekend only.
He then goes on to tour the hawker booths, saying hi to the friendly hawkers and their next generation...
The story of each hawker stall is illustrated in a pictorial informative poster beside the stall...
The dishes available will range from fondly remembered childhood favourites, mouthwatering pleasures, through to the best offerings of our nation’s most loved meals. These freshly-prepared foods include Bak Kut Teh, Nasi Lemak, Carrot Cake, Popiah, authentic Indian Mee Goreng, Satay, Bubor Chacha, Vadai and many more.
What's a Bah Kut Teh without the accompanying You Tiao?
Healthy Popiah with its fresh vegetable fillings...
There are also the other local favourites...
And the sweet desserts and drinks to top off the experience...
Come down to Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza on 18-19 July 2015, from 12-10pm, for your chance to fill your bellies with the best food Singapore has to offer. Admission is free for all.
