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Hawker Culture in Singapore is an integral part of the way of life for Singaporeans, from all walks of life. It brings together people of different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. It reflects the multicultural identity of the society and strengthen social cohesion through community dining. Did you know? Hawker Culture has a history dating back to 19th century when early migrants sold their food on the streets. In the 1960s, hawker centres were built to enable hawkers to work and provide freshly cooked food in a clean and hygienic environment. Today, Hawker Culture has evolved with hawkers inventing creative ways to meet the taste and demand in an ever changing nation. Hawkers spend years to master the techniques to perfect their signature dishes. Hawker Culture is an important part of everyday life in Singapore. 🇸🇬What is your favourite dish?🍜🍵 #hawkerculture #hawkerculturesg #hawkerculturesingapore #heritagesg #generationtogeneration #singapore 🇸🇬 #livingheritage https://www.instagram.com/p/B9oNFF4h8Xb/?igshid=1h88vtidfhexr

Did you know? The first Chinese trader to write about Southeast Asia was Wang Dayuan. Wang's account of Singapore has been translated many times. First is Temasek, second is Longyamen, third is Banzu. The history of Singapore may date back to the 13th century. In the late 1960s through the 1970s, Singapore faces severe unemployment and housing crisis. Singapore embarked on modernization programme that focused on manufacturing industry, large housing estates and public education. If walls can talk, history will unfold. 🕵️‍♀️💜 #historysg #temasek #wangdayuan #heritagesg #singapore 🇸🇬 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9WRSciBQb9/?igshid=1egkzv6uu5ume

Peranakan tiles are a beautiful reminder of Singapore's Past. Shipped in from countries including Belgium, United Kingdom and Japan, these tiles can still be found in some kitchens, facades of traditional shop houses and on tombs of locally based Chinese and others. These tiles are dated from as early as 1898 - 1928. They are considered Art, inspired by Art Nouveau & Art Deco. Peranakan culture is usually described as a hybrid of Chinese, Malay and Western cultures. #singaporeshophouses #singapore 🇸🇬 #shophouses #urasg #heritagesg #peranakantiles #peranakanheritage #arttiles #pioneersg https://www.instagram.com/p/B9B-zEKBx3j/?igshid=znv5pwf78qt9

Mahjong, a game of strategy played by 4 persons. Did you know? It was the second most popular game played by women in 1920s & 1930s after card game bridge. On the right was an antique telephone. Most significantly, the introduction of the telephone in homes connected women to the outside world without the need for chaperones. Singapore 🇸🇬 was the first city in the East to have a telephone system in 1879 & by the 1900s, the telephone has become an important aspect to residential & Business life. What phone are you using now? 4G Smart phone or 5G? 😉☎️📟📲 #singapore🇸🇬 #singapore #heritagesg #singapore_insta #historysg #mahjong #telephone #singaporebiennale2019 #natmuseum_sg https://www.instagram.com/p/B86cYXSBePs/?igshid=cnst6ou32xy

"Singapore' very own" since 1973 and its was the first of its kind. Did you know? It was set up to stabilise the price of rice and other essential goods during the time of global oil crisis. Guess where in Singapore🇸🇬? #singapore #allforgood #heritagesg https://www.instagram.com/p/B8s_AZFhvOt/?igshid=1qaealrgspmpc