DJH Mandarin Summer Camp Day 4

The first place that we visited for the day was the landing site of Sir Stanford Raffles. He came to Singapore from Britain in 1819 and found modern Singapore. Richmond was reading Raffle's story at the base of his statue.
The signature pose of Sir Stanford Raffles.
A boat touring along Singapore River.

The economic development of Singapore began along the Singapore river where traders involved in businesses such as tea, spices, rice and other goods from the region. Coolies were employed as labour workers. Many of them came from China. They wore a "pig's tail" which was a form of respect to the emperor in China. They were not here to stay at first as Singapore was not considered home for them.



Next to the Raffle's landing site is the Asian Civilization Museum. Where we can learn about the history and culture of Singapore and around its region.
Living quarters of the the coolies.
Singapore River Duck Race



The idea of after live for the Chinese.



Chinese Opera in Action



Guan Gong from the Three Kingdoms

Confucius




An old-school ice cream stand.

The Merlion

First World War Memoir
Lunch at Shokudou, a Japanese restaurant at Raffles City.


Next, we visited Fo Ya Shi Temple at China Town.


A sleeping buddha.
A street selling souvenirs.
We came across a place where many old men gathered and they were watching a game of chess, the favorite past time for the retirees.

We then visited Tea Chapter near Maxwell Road. It is about 10 minutes walk from Fo Ya Shi Temple.

Different types of teas.
Washing of the tea set.
Tea jelly



A demonstration of Chinese Tea Art by a staff.
Attentively watching the demo.
Tea egg

The tea shop at lower level.

EJ concentrating on a game of Chinese Chess.
Richmond learned a traditional local game called "5 stones".