Singapore skyline

"Missing" the Chinese New Year in Singapore

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January 27th 2009
I went to Singapore twice for a couple of days each. Most of that time was spent walking around, soaking up the atmosphere and looking for the Chinese New Year celebrations… I had timed my second visit so that I’d get there for the Chinese New Year. Unfortunately I was so tired after a sleepless last night in Melaka, that when I got to Singapore, I really wasn't up for much. This was the 2 ... read more

Asia » Singapore

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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more