It was just one of those lazy afternoons, after a meeting with a client when I came across this little garden by a small street in Tanjong Pagar. There were several statues, and a little fountain, water slowly flowing away making bubbling sounds that adds to the atmosphere. I paused to take a look at the explanations set up jointly by the National Parks, National Heritage Board and Singapore Tourism Board, and decided to take a quick shot using my Nokia N70.
On one of the signs it talks about Chinese Processions, “In 19th century Singapore, Chinese festivals were often marked by elaborate processions. Major festivals such as Lantern Festival, Chingay Festival and religious festivals were heralded in this fashion. Adorned with colourful banners and flags, processions were hugely popular; thousands of spectators would line the streets to greet the parading entourage. Cymbals, gongs and horns, together with palanquins and marching bands, would create a fantastic spectacle to behold. Processions are still a part of Chinese celebrations today.”.
I thought it was a rather nice little discovery on an otherwise boring afternoon.
March 3rd, 2007 at 10:51 am
Oh, that reminds me … I have passed that park one fine day thinking that it is a short cut of some sort (is it the one near to Amoy Street?). It was quite an interesting experience because I didn’t expect seeing that in the middle of a CBD. Just wish that the park is larger. I didn’t see all the details like you do though …