Monday 27 February 2012

LITTLE INDIA - SINGAPORE

Little India is an ethnic neighbourhood found in Singapore that has Tamil cultural elements and aspects of other cultures. Little India lies to east of the Singapore River—across from Chinatown, located west of the river—and north of Kampong Glam. Both areas are part of the urban planning area of Rochor. Little India is more commonly known as Tekka in the local Tamil community.


Little India is distinct from the Chulia Kampong area, which, under the Raffles Plan of Singapore, was originally a division of colonial Singapore where Tamil immigrants would reside under the British policy of ethnic segregation. However, as Chulia Kampong became more crowded and competition for land escalated, many ethnic Tamils moved into what is now known as Little India. (The Chulia Kampong district no longer exists as a distinct area).


The Little India area is reported to have developed around a former settlement for Tamil convicts. Its location along the Serangoon River originally made it attractive for raising cattle, and trade in livestock was once prominent in the area. Eventually, other economic activity developed, and by the turn of the 20th century, the area began to look like a Tamil ethnic neighbourhood.


We love visiting Little India every time we are Singapore. It is a vibrant, colourful, busy and colourful place. Some great shopping to be had there also.


This post is part of the Monday Mellow Yellow meme.










10 comments:

  1. Love the photos. I like the colorful windows.

    Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC

    ReplyDelete
  2. Great photos, I can almost smell the city! I just popped over from mellow yellow.

    ReplyDelete
  3. this must be an interesting shopping destination in Singapore. i enjoyed the vibrant colors and architectural details. great shots.

    ReplyDelete
  4. I agree very interesting it does look like you are in India. ^_^ Love these shots!

    MM

    ReplyDelete
  5. Thankyou for a fascinating virtual tour.

    ReplyDelete
  6. What a fascinating post! You captured the sight, sound and smell very vividly!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Podobają mi się niskie, kolorowe domy i sklepiki. Z przyjemnością bym tam pochodziła, ale trochę za daleko. Pozdrawiam. *** I like small, colorful houses and shops. Happy I came there, but a bit too far :-). Yours.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I can understand why you love visiting there!
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful shots;o)

    ***
    Have a fabulous week****

    ReplyDelete
  9. beautiful yellow pictures and views :-) Visiting from MYM, hope that you can return the visit too.

    http://www.adventurousjessy.com/2012/02/chuck-e-cheese-air-walker-three3-feet-balloon.html

    ReplyDelete

I love to hear from you, so please comment. I appreciate constructive criticism as it improves my skills as an amateur photographer.