Singapore Local Customs

 8 Reviews  Singlish, quite literally, means Singapore English-- a unique blend of the languages and dialects of the diverse ethnic groups residing here. Most Singaporeans are actually capable of speaking proper... 

 6 Reviews  Most of the HDB estates have shops at ground floor level selling day to day items that you may need for around the home. They sell a large varietyof things like foods and drinks, alcoholic... 

 2 Reviews   Singapore is very near the Equator, surrounded by water and HUMID all year round. Plan accordingly. Wear cool comfortable clothes and stop into air conditioned hotels or shops from time to time to... 

 Manara Says:  The Singapore Sling is a cocktail belonging to the internationally known long-time classics. It was invented sometime between 1910 and 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon,... 

 PandawitchElphie Says:  Singapore is a tourists paradise when it comes to transportation. You get to choose whether to travel by MRT, by bus or by taxi. You can even travel by Duck!... 

 machomikemd Says:  Since Singapore is a Souvenir Shopper Paradise, Iget to choose on a variety of Shot glasses here since the shot glasses are another of my favorite collector... 

 machomikemd Says:  hey, Singapore is a souvenir hunters delight with lots of souvenir shops around especially in the Tourist Areas and what to do for the avid collector of... 

 machomikemd Says:  lots of souvenir shops selling what else but souvenirs and the assorted souvenir shops sell anythting from singapore key chains, refrigerator magnets, pewter... 

 machomikemd Says:  there is this local superstition of which you must circle the Suntec city's famous Fountain of Wealth five times so that you will become lucky since the number... 

 machomikemd Says:  the cendol is a trans southeast asian dessert that you can taste even in thailand, vietnam, malaysia, myanmar, indonesia and here in tiny Singapore. It is one... 

 machomikemd Says:  Originally an Indonesian Shaved Ice Specialty but also popular in Nearby Singapore. the southeast asian and east asian region are crazy about iced shaved... 

 machomikemd Says:  the teh tahrik or pulled milk tea is a malaysian indian (or singaporean indian) invention. Why is it called teh tarik? ok since the mixture is poured back and... 

 trisanna Says:  The lunar new year, a.k.a. Chinese year is one of the biggest holidays in Singapore. The holiday starts with the lunar new year's eve. Offices usually close at... 

 trisanna Says:  Late November to December is a great time to visit Singapore. They do a very impressive light display. I was really suprised how much money, time and... 

 arianne_1504 Says:  What a sight! Kilometre after kilometre of Christmas lights strung up along Orchard Road, decorations on every corner - it was beautiful. You can take a Hippo... 

 balhannah Says:  WANT TO FIND OUT TO SOME ANSWERS?Perhaps a visit to a Temple, such as KUAN IM TONG HOOD CHE TEMPLE in Waterloo street, you can have a go at this for FREE! Other... 

 Henrik_rrb Says:  In Sweden we have a way of saying when it comes to bad drivers - Sunday drivers. I'm not sure if the expression really comes from the Singaporean law system,... 

 woef Says:  ...and it seems to work.Never been in such a clean city before.No beggers in the street.great public transport.safe!hmmm , so what's the catch? no social... 

 DAO Says:  Singapore is the busiest port in the world. It is an absolute crossroads of the world and helps to explain its prosperity. Any good views of the ocean will... 

 BlueBeth Says:  Ok, so this is more a tourist custom than a local custom but it is traditional when in the Long Bar at Raffles to eat peanuts from the shell and then throw the... 

 robertgaz Says:  Singapore celebrated its first National Day in 1966 one year after independence from Malaysia on 9 August 1965.The National Day Parade 2008 (NDP 2008) was held... 

 robertgaz Says:  During my 2005 visit to Singapore I happened to be there for their President's birthday and the locals gave him a bit of a birthday bash at the Botanic... 

 beetlebummer Says:  In Singapore, we celebrate Christmas...not with snow but with LIGHT-UPS...the Singapore style! Every year, Orchard Road, also known as Singapore's main shopping...