Continuing from my short write-up about the protest site in Mong Kok, we move on to Admiralty, which is the main protest site and also where the protests began. The site is situated right outside the central government buildings and thus chosen by the protesters to make their point.
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Occupy Hong Kong Protests Part 1—Mong Kok
The Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong started on 28 Sep 2014 outside the Central Government Complex at Admiralty and soon spread to Mong Kok and Causeway Bay as well. Despite some bouts of clashes between the pro-democracy and anti-occupy protestors (which the mainstream media love to emphasise on), the protest appears to be a… Continue reading Occupy Hong Kong Protests Part 1—Mong Kok
Photo Flashback: Tiong Bahru Market in 2004
Most Singaporeans will know, or even eaten at the Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre. Built in the 1950s as the Seng Poh Market by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT), it was the first to be built in a housing area. It houses many local delights such as Jian Bo Shui Kueh and Tiong Bahru… Continue reading Photo Flashback: Tiong Bahru Market in 2004
“Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse 8 Oct 2014
After having two Supermoons elude me this year, I can’t wait to capture the total lunar eclipse earlier tonight. Also called the “blood moon” due to its reddish colour during totality, the maximum eclipse is set to occur at 6:55pm Singapore Time, shortly after moonrise. Unfortunately, just like last year’s Supermoon, our Indonesian farmers are clearing… Continue reading “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse 8 Oct 2014
Another Two Bit the Dust (Goodbye, Lavender Food Square)
Today marks the last day of operation of the iconic Lavender Food Square – home to the (in)famous Kok Kee Wanton Noodles stall among others. Originally slated to close on 23 Sep 2014, the deadline has been extended to 30 Sep 2014 due to customer demand. Together with the neighbouring Eminent Plaza, they will give… Continue reading Another Two Bit the Dust (Goodbye, Lavender Food Square)
A Fiery and Musical Close to the Night Festival 2014
The 7th installation of Singapore Night Festival came to a close with a performance by Earth Harp musician William Close and the Phoenix Fire Dancers. I was rather busy for the last couple of weeks ending with a long Friday and had originally intended to give it a miss as I was rather tired. However,… Continue reading A Fiery and Musical Close to the Night Festival 2014
Singapore Night Festival 2014 – Bold and Beautiful
The annual Singapore Night Festival is upon us again. This year is the 7th edition of the festival, and the theme is “Bold and Beautiful”. I wasn’t able to attend the media preview of the event this time due to work commitments and thus I have to squeeze with the public. Here are some of… Continue reading Singapore Night Festival 2014 – Bold and Beautiful
Victoria Concert Hall and Theatre Open House
After closing for four years for a major refurbishment costing S$158 million, the grand dame of Singapore’s performing arts venue – the Victoria Concert Hall and Theatre is finally open once again. An open house was held over the weekend of 19-20 July 2014 to let the public to check out the newly refurbished concert… Continue reading Victoria Concert Hall and Theatre Open House
Singapore Sports Hub Open House and One Year Countdown to SEA Games 2015 Fireworks
On 27th June 2014, the Singapore Sports Hub held an open house to its facilities. The same day also marks a year to go to the SEA Games 2015. While I was disappointed that the grand dame of the Sports Hub, the rebuilt National Stadium isn’t open to the public (so much for “Open House”),… Continue reading Singapore Sports Hub Open House and One Year Countdown to SEA Games 2015 Fireworks
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
At 8:15am on 6 August 1945, the world’s first atomic bomb named “Little Boy” was dropped from a B-29 bomber from the United States of America. The bomb missed its target – the T-shaped Aioi Bridge and detonated approximately 600m above the Hiroshima Prefectural Commercial Exhibition Hall (HMI). The force of the blast killed everybody… Continue reading Hiroshima Peace Memorial