just about eating
chilli crab?
shopping =
Orchard Road?
simply about sipping the
Singapore Sling?
Do as the locals do
When in Singapore, do what Singaporeans do. And one
of the simplest ways is to
immerse yourself in the different cultural experiences you will find here. From eating to festive
celebrations and traditional customs, come discover the city through the eyes of a local. You might need to
get your hands dirty but you’ll quickly realise it’s part of our Singaporean identity.
At the Banana Leaf Apolo Restaurant, located in the cultural precinct of Little India, you can look forward to the authentic tastes of North and South Indian cuisine with rice served on a large banana leaf. A familiar sight you will see here is of people eating with their hands instead of cutlery — a traditional Indian practice.
“Lo Hei” is an age-old local tradition practised by the Chinese. What it means is to toss some Yu Sheng (raw fish salad) with a mix of shredded vegetables while saying auspicious well-wishes out loud to bring in good luck and prosperity. This usually takes place when the Chinese come together to dine and celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Thaipusam is a highly symbolic Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamil community here. Catch the procession at Little India where devotees will walk, while carrying milk pots or elaborate Kavadis pierced into their bodies, to fulfill their sacred vows. You can expect to see a colourful procession full of chanting and rhythmic Indian drums.
Visit Singapore during a festive period and you are in for a treat. Especially if it’s one of the major festivals such as Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali or Christmas. Not only is this the best way to truly experience Singapore up-close but you can also expect an electrifying atmosphere to soak in the festivities and enjoy the unique cultural flavours.
