Activities… CNA’s “FootPrints” on Eurasians 13 Aug 201413 Aug 2014 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/starterkit/servlet/page/tv/tvshows/footprints/betweentwoworlds A series of documentaries highlighting the heritage of the four major races in Singapore, this episode illustrates the stories of the unique race of Eurasians, a community embracing the…
General News… Katong Estate: Mountbatten Road 11 Aug 201412 Aug 2014 Mountbatten, Singapore is an estate within Kallang near to Marine Parade. Its total area size is 161 hectares. It is essentially a residential estate of posh bungalows and landed houses,…
General News… Katong Landed Estate: Swanage Road 11 Aug 201412 Aug 2014 This small street has a rare mixed landed housing estate in the midst of grand Semi-detached and Detached Houses of Goodman Road and Tanjong Katong area. Near to Dakota MRT…
Commercial property… Katong Village Hotel 6 Aug 20146 Aug 2014 A nice hotel in the Katong/Joo Chiat area. Developed by Far East Organisation from the former Paramount Hotel, it has transformed from a shady past to one of nicest stays…
Activities… Joo Chiat/Katong Trail — The Peranakan Heritage 5 Aug 20146 Aug 2014 Sitting adjacent to the Geylang district is the Joo Chiat/Katong enclave, which traditionally has been the preserve of the Peranakans, middle class locals and the wealthy merchant class. The Peranakans…
Heritage… Di Tanjong Katong – A glimpse of old Katong via a Singaporean Classic 23 Jul 201423 Jul 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL3-AixDU2U Seeing the development of Katong through a montage of old photos of Katong area, listening to a classic Singaporean Song of Di Tanjung Katong. Some memories will always remain.…
Commercial property… Geylang Serai Still Going Strong 17 Jul 2014 It began life as a simple wet market under a zinc roof in 1964, a tumultuous year marked by racial riots. But Geylang Serai Market, which celebrated its 50th birthday…
Dining… Dakota Crescent – Where time stands still 17 Jul 201417 Jul 2014 A SWANKY new National Stadium rises in Kallang. Two years ago, the nearby Goodman Arts Centre opened its doors to a hip young crowd. One street away, a new condominium…
Listings… Amber Glades Apartments for Rent 15 Jul 201416 Jul 2014 Amber Glades is a mid-sized development which consists of two 10-storey block. It is situated between the famed Katong area as well as Marine Parade. There are a few units for…
Education… Heritage in Chung Cheng High School Gazetted 11 Jul 2014 http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/chung-cheng-high-school-gazetted-national-monument#sthash.SfGkdaFK.dpuf A rich heritage in the arts and the spirit of "yin shui si yuan" - the Chinese saying for remembering one's roots - are qualities Chung Cheng High School…
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