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You need to come out of the hotel bed to explore the different cultures and races that form an inseparable part of the Singapore Island state. Little India is one such place
in Singapore that offers much insight into the diverse culture that makes
Singapore unique. Little India is an ethnic neighborhood found in Singapore
that has Indian cultural elements. Singapore Little India is one of the most
popular tourist spots here. 1. Places To Visit Little India spells shopping all the way - you can find everything that is related to India. You name it and you will find it. Be it spices, colorful garlands, brass and silverware, jewelry, wood items, and traditional clothing like saris and Punjabi suits. Little India and the near by area offers a great number of shopping options and plays host to mall-styled shopping venues. The Mustafa Centre, Sim Lim Square, and Tekka Mall are the most visited and popular malls. The Mustafa Centre at Serangoon Road is Singapore's response to Wal-Mart: discount shopping and is open 24 hours a day. In fact, the Mustafa Centre is Singapore's only 24-hour shopping venue. You can find everything where at discounted rates be it a Rolex
watch, an iPod, perfumes or apparels from Benetton, Levi’s and Nike. Run short
of money, well Little India in Singapore has one the best currency in the whole
of the country. 2. Festivals If you ever happen to visit Little India in Singapore during the Hindu festival of Deepavali then you can be in for some extravagance. The whole area is lighted by the traditional deeps or small mud pots filled with oil and then the whole area is light up with these deeps. The festival of Deepavali is also known as the
festival of lights and one can see Little India decorated and dressed up so
beautifully that it is certainly worth visiting during this time of the year. It
is something similar to how Christmas is celebrated around the world. Fire
crackers are the main attraction and the sky is lit up with fascinating colors
creating day light sparkle during the nights. Indians make home made Indian
sweets and visit their relatives and neighbors and exchange greeting. 3. Eateries Restaurants catering to the Indian community thrive in Little India. At many restaurants and road side shops you can come out just paying a bill of two or three dollars and will find the food delicious. Jaggis North Indian Cuisine on Race Course Road, Kasturi Restaurant on Roberts Lane, Komala Vilas on Serangoon Road, and Saravana Bhavan are some examples. Delhi Restaurant on Race Course Road is the more upscale and expensive restaurant in Little India. The Banana
Leaf Apollo is one of the best banquet experiences in the vicinity and
well-liked with the Indians. Try their fish head curry... but be careful that
you do not bite into your own fingers. But there should be a precaution that
Indian food like Thai can be at times a bit spicy - so take care on that point. Conclusion All in all Little India in Singapore offers the visitor a much diverse experience, Little India has a lot to offer in a great package with great shopping, superb food, a chance to explore the temples and cultures of India in Singapore itself. Singapore Little India is a relatively compact area that preserves the essence of Singapore's Indian heritage. Cultural events are common. Hopefully we have helped you get around Little India in Singapore. When you visit Singapore, do visit Little India and is surrounding area - you won't regret it.
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