Changi Village-No Fishing

Back to my earlier post on the No Fishing Sign, I now realised why the sign was there...lol. After sorting the photos and watching the video, I realise this place is not suitable for fishing. Yes, Jim is right that the water is not safe for fishing.

The above photo might looked beautiful of the lone guy fishing in the sea, but.........

on closer look, there are many boats and ship passing in the open sea.

And there is this jetty where boats cross over to another island of Singapore called Pulau Ubin (Hahaha, I was borned and raised in Singapore for more than 40 over years but I never step into this island, maybe one day I will go there and take some photos and share with all). So the authorities are right to put the No Fishing Sign there. :) But seems like some dont care about the sign.

Two short interesting videos showing the coast of changi village.

I was walking along the 1.2 km boardwalk of Changi (i.e. from changi village to the kelong walk). On the way, I saw many things such as the above.

Please return to see more photos of changi village.

Weddings Photography

Changi Village is located at the far end of east Singapore. It is famous for its beach, fishing and food. The latest attraction at Changi Village is the Changi Boardwalk. I will post about it at later post.

I spotted so many wedding couples taking their wedding photos at the boardwalk.

This professional photographer bending and making all sorts of angles to take the best shot of the wedding couple.

Wedding couples of different races having the same idea of having their wedding photos taken at the boardwalk. They are all so beautiful. Now my 20 year old niece is planning to have her future wedding photos taken here too....lol

This is how the wedding car would looked like. Most of the time, mercedes are used for the wedding cars.

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No Fishing?

Last week, I was at Changi Village taking a stroll at changi point. Been a long time since I come here and there's lots of changes in this little village. Will post more photos of changi village in future posts. This is a lovely place where many come here for picnic, fishing, jogging, sailing, swimming, eating and etc. And I saw many wedding couples (chinese, malay, etc) taking photos further down the beach. Very interesting.

It was evening and the tide was low and best time for fishing. (Note the above photo where I circled the couple fishing.)

Take a closer look at this couple, there's a sign (circled) which reads no fishing. Seems like noone like the no fishing sign ....lol. I saw many people fishing in the river which leads to the big sea.

Some came with fishing rods, nets and two guys (circled) came with a styrofoam box. The fishes must be plentiful here. I wondered why the "No Fishing" sign is there.

Pink Saturday - Pink Christmas Tree at Takashimaya

My pink contribution is this huge christmas tree at takashimaya. Love all the pink christmas ornaments. Hehehe...ok no more christmas posting after this....:)

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Skywatch-Lion Dance

This is so beautiful. I was strolling along Singapore River with hubby when I heard the sound of drums. So I hurried to where the sound comes from cause I knew there must be a lion dance somewhere.

The background of shophouses are restaurants and pubs. They used to be warehouses during the earlier days of Singapore. You might like to read an article about the warehouses which were also used by the Japanese as screening centres during WWII. (Source: Loyang Primary School )

The building in the background with colourful windows was once upon a time "Hill Street police station" which was also Singapore first jail during the Japanese Occupation. To know more about the building you could read it at Wikipedia.

A short video of the lion dance. These lion dancers are from Hongkong, they were rehearsing for a lion dance competition. This is the southern lion dance.

Types of Lion Dances

There are two types of lion dances, namely the Northern and Southern lion dance which differs in the appearance of the lion and the performance style.

Northern Lion Dance

The Northern school, practised in Beijing, is more acrobatic with the lion balancing on balls and on see-saws whilst being enticed by a pugilist dressed as a 'warrior'. The pugilist teasing the lion uses a fan or a ball and the interplay between him and the lion is the focus of the dance. The Northern Lion evolved from a Mongolian animal puppet placed on a post and paraded during festivals. The Northern Lion is furry with an orange and yellow, woollen coat.

Southern Lion Dance

The Southern school, which is more popularly performed in Singapore, originated in Guangdong. It involves a less hairy Lion which is taunted by a big-headed clown. They traditionally perform outdoors, the cai qing or literally "plucking the green", referring to the acrobatic act of picking up a sprig of lettuce from as high as three storeys, achieved only by using a pole or forming a human pyramid. The Southern lion has a 'skin' of white/yellow and brown/ black patterns. Whilst the Northern Lion is reputedly fierce, with a serious temperament, the Southern Lion is tame and playful. (Source: infopedia )

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Christmas Trees

Hopefully this would be my last series of christmas postings...hehehe.
At first glance, I thought there was a kid in the snowman's costumes but really, it is just a huge stuffed snowman.

Took these photos of christmas tree at Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.

This christmas tree in front of takashimaya was decorated with teddy bears.

The above two christmas trees dont come cheap, they cost more than S$3,200.

This christmas tree decorated with lots of peacock feathers and ornaments costs about S$2,600+.

Sphere Christmas Tree at Forum The Shopping Mall

The christmas tree at Forum The Shopping Mall were in the form of huge balls. Maybe you can catch my reflection in them...lol

A mini version of the christmas tree.

Ballerina Christmas Tree

I am still posting christmas photos....lol . Hope to be done with it by end of the year. This is my favourite christmas decoration in Singapore. The ballerinas are so beautiful. Which christmas photo do you like so far?

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Night view of christmas decoration at Centrepoint

This is the night view of the christmas decoration at Centrepoint. You can see the earlier posting of it during the day in here. I hope to finish posting all my christmas photo by end of the year before you all get bored....lol

This is my favourite, you could see the changes of clothes of the mannequin compared with the day photo of centrepoint christmas decoration.

Still at Plaza Singapura

I do hope all my previous christmas photos are entertaining to you. Still at Plaza Singapura.

If you find these angels familar, yes, I posted a day photo of them. You can see them here.

And this christmas tree is familar too, I posted a day photo of it too. See the day photo here.

Pink Saturday - Christmas at Plaza Singapura

Over at Plaza Singapura, the christmas decoration is on the christmas village. It was so beautiful just walking around and sitting there listening to the carols.

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Skywatch-Rain

It's end of the year where the raining season begin.

Took these photos of the sky where you could see the rain falling and the rain drops on the windows.

This is the best time to just stay at home and sleep....lol

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Merry Christmas

Last minute shopping for christmas at Takashimaya.

While you celebrate your christmas, please do remember to help donate groceries or presents to the sharity box to help the poor in Singapore. Although the project closed on 19th December 2008, food and household items will still be accepted till the end of this month. You can view the source from here.

Or you could visit the Boys' Brigade's website .

Here wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Christmas 2008 - Fun in Orchard Road (Part 2)

More fun at Orchard Road, everyone trying to soak into the christmas mood. I know I have lots of fun in Orchard Road taking photos and listening to the carols and watching the performance and shop at Takashimaya. :)

Do look at the short video and see the crowds and the beautiful street lights in Orchard Road. I am avoiding Orchard Road tonight (i.e. christmas eve), will be packed with people.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Everyone.

Christmas 2008 in Orchard Road-Performances (Part 1)

My part of the world is celebrating christmas at Orchard Road. Besides Singaporean, we too have other communities from Indonesia, Korea, Japan and Philippines celebrating together too. I only managed to snap photos of the korea, Japan and Philippines cause it was on the Orchard Walkway. For the Indonesia group, they were infront of Tangs (too crowded) but you could see the photo of the Indonesia community from keropok's blog.

Choir from the local church

Korean Community - I was late for the performance, it's over..:(

Japaneses Community - Peformance over too

Philippines Community

Watch this short video of the dancers - very lovely. Wish I could record a longer video but my camera's battery is running out and I still have a lot other photos to take of christmas celebration at Orchard Road...lol

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