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Where to go in Singapore? What are the popular destinations? What are the places of interest in Singapore?
We got asked these questions quite frequently.
Singapore is one of the most amazing places in the world to go on a vacation with incredible tourist attractions, great nightlife, awesome cuisines and wonderful spa retreats.
A lot of [...]

List of Public Holidays in Cambodia for year 2010.
Please note that many public holidays in Cambodia are either traditional festivals or Buddhist holidays, which are based on lunar calendars, thus the holiday dates change from year to year.
We do not and cannot guarantee accurate of the calendar. Use it at your own risk. [...]

Friday, 10 September 2010 is a Ministry of Manpower (MoM) public holiday in Singapore Calendar. The holiday is to celebrate the Muslim and Malay Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday. In Hijriah (Islamic Date) calendar, it falls on 1 Syawal 1431.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (also known as Hari Raya Lebaran, Hari Raya Idul Fitri, and Hari Raya Puasa, [...]

Vesak Day Year 2010 falls on Friday, 28 May 2010.
Vesak day is celebrated by Buddhist around the world, and in different manners all over the world. Though some countries occasionally use different date for this festival, most would fall on this same day.
Vesak is an annual public holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists [...]

07 Apr, 2009

Veeramakaliamman Temple

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uilt as early as 1855 by Bengali labourers, this magnificent temple was constructed for the worship of Goddess Kali, the consort of Lord Shiva. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is thought to be the first temple in Singapore to venerate her.

Getting there: Take the MRT to NE7 Little India and head toward Serangoon Road. The temple is a short walk from the station. Click here to view MRT route map.

07 Apr, 2009

Thian Hock Keng Temple

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This Taoist temple, erected in 1821 by seamen grateful for safe passage, stands where Singapore’s waterfront used to be before reclamation.

Getting There: A short walk from Raffles Place (EW14/NS26) or Tanjong Pagar (EW15) MRT Station. Click here to view MRT route map.

07 Apr, 2009

The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

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The oldest Catholic church in Singapore, the Cathedral is also the revered home of the present Archbishop. But when the church’s foundation stone was initially laid in 1843, few people expected that it would give rise to an architectural design showdown between colonial architect-greats, D.L. Sweeney and J.T. Thomson.

Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall MRT Station (EW13/NS25) and walk along Bras Basah Road. Click here to view MRT route map.

07 Apr, 2009

Thekchen Choling

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Founded by Singapore-born Lama Thubten Namdrol Dorje in 2001, Thekchen Choling Singapore is a Tibetan Buddhist Temple that encompasses both the Tibetan & Chinese tradition.

Getting There: Bus Services: 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 61, 63, 80, 107, 133, 145, 197, 21, NR7, 23, 64, 65, 66, 67, 125, 130, 139, 147
10mins walk fom Lavendar MRT. Click here to view MRT route map.

07 Apr, 2009

Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church

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First established in 1889 in a rented shophouse in Boon Tat Street, the Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church has played a significant role in the birth of Methodism in Singapore through English and American missionaries who preached in Chinatown.

Getting There: A short walk from Tanjong Pagar (EW15) MRT Station. Click here to view MRT route map.

07 Apr, 2009

Central Sikh Temple

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The chief place of worship for Singapore’s 15,000 Sikhs, the Central Sikh Temple was built to commemorate the 518th anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru. The temple boasts a skilful blend of modern and traditional architecture.

Getting There: Take MRT from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (NS24) to Boon Keng MRT Station (NE9) and follow the sign boards pointing to the temple. Click here to view MRT route map.


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