Singapore – Day 03

Little India

Campbell Lane

Campbell Lane is named after a British Administrator from the early days of British Colonialism. Once a meatpacking district, the lane is now lined with shops and stalls selling various Indian wares such as furniture, flower garlands and carved wooden idols.

Campbell lane is also the designated place for traditional Indian festivals, such as Pongal, a southern Indian festival, marking the end of the winter solstice.


Indian Heritage Centre

The Indian Heritage Centre is a four-storey establishment in the heart of Little India, dedicated to the celebration and appreciation of Indian culture. It’s permanent exhibition traces the historical links between Indian sub-continent and Southeast Asia, and the experiences of South Asians in Southeast Asia. The exhibition gives great context on the beginnings of Little India and the Indian community in Singapore.


Tekka Market

The Tekka Market features a vast variety of fresh ingredients. Freshly butchered meat, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables are but a few of the items that can be found here.

The market also has hawker stalls offering a variety of food and drink.


Sim Lim Square

A massive 6-storey department store, with all manner of services and products to suit your electronic needs (there’s even a sexy corner)


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