Chapter 276: Thousand Lights Temple
The food festival does not only attract Singaporeans, tourists from all over the world like to like, which also increases the income of Singapore's catering, catering, tourism income is also considerable, Singapore's tourism industry is very well developed, there are many attractions, the service is relatively mature and perfect, the environment is clean and tidy, so many tourists like to come to Singapore to travel.
Singapore also has a film festival, Xiao Zhao said, Singapore is still very international, very Westernized, influenced by the West Europe and the United States, all the popular elements of Europe and the United States, Singapore will be seen, such as fashion festivals, food festivals, as well as film festivals, music festivals, Singapore retains some of the local culture of the Chinese, and many forgotten festivals in the mainland, the Chinese in Singapore still have, it is more traditional.
Therefore, it is Westernized, there are very fashionable Western musical instruments, there are often little brothers playing saxophones in the bar, it sounds very emotional, Western musical instruments have a foreign culture, in the bar, order some cocktails to drink, listen to the handsome little brother perform bartending, it is very romantic.
Singapore is both fashionable and very traditional, the Chinese in Singapore dress very fashionably, and they are not too exposed, or the pursuit of a traditional beauty, the women on the street, it can be seen that the dress is not as bold as those fashionable women on the streets of Europe and the United States.
There are still some differences, which can be seen if you look closely.
Every April, the film festival attracts a large number of movie-loving audiences, and is a great opportunity to see the best films from around the world, including dramas, documentaries and comedies from the United States, the United Kingdom and China.
In order to compete for the Asian market, many Hollywood blockbusters will be released here, big-name directors, will make some movies that meet the tastes of the locals according to the aesthetic perspective and appreciation angle of Asians, Singapore's theaters are still very lively, mainly popular, Xiao Zhao has just introduced that there are all kinds of people in Singapore, there are Chinese, there are Malays, there are Indians, and other businessmen from surrounding Southeast Asian countries will also bring their families to Singapore to play.
People need to relax and be entertained, it is impossible to work all day, and when there is a holiday, take the family to watch a movie, go to a restaurant to eat, and it is also a good way to entertain and relax.
And you will find that Singapore integrates the culture of many places, and it is also a country that embraces all rivers, although the locals are still a little xenophobic, but it is inevitable, but the degree of openness is very high, and the inclusiveness is very strong, there are still many Malays and Indians who come to live here, and there is also a place called Little India, which is also a more famous landmark in Singapore, and that place is that there are more Indians, most of whom gather there.
Little India is a gathering place for the Indian community in Singapore, as if it is a microcosm of India, so it is called Little India.
Zhou Sen nodded, "I've also heard of this place, and I've seen some information from Dean Zhang before. ”
"Why did the Indians come back to Singapore to develop and settle down?"
With this question, Xiao Zhao took Zhou Sen to Little India to have a look.
Xiao Zhao said: "I'll take you to take a look, experience it on the spot, and you will understand!"
"Okay!" the two of them got in the car and went to Little India.
When the two of them arrived, they found that the popularity of this place was still very prosperous, and if there were many people, a business atmosphere would be formed, which was Zhou Sen's experience in many places before, as long as people lived here, there were business contacts between people and people, which led to the prosperity and prosperity of a place.
Xiao Zhao said that there are many Indians who have come to settle in Singapore in this place of Little India, and they still retain the habits of Indians all year round, especially when some festivals come, the Indian style is more significant, it is like a splendid fairy tale world, colorful lights and decorations are everywhere on the street.
Xiao Zhao told Zhou Sen that Indians still believe in Buddhism, they have a Hindu temple, prayer meetings and Indian classical song and dance performances. There are also events that are often held, and Indian songs and dances are famous all over the world, and in many Indian films, they are shown in musicals.
Indian young men and beautiful girls can sing and dance, the young men are very strong, the girls are more plump than their regions, they wear beautiful saris, with a scarf half-covering their faces, with a sense of mystery, singing and dancing, bringing the celebration of the Nine Festivals to a climax, this joyful atmosphere also attracts a large number of tourists to stop and watch, it is very lively.
On weekends, it will be very lively, many people like to come here to eat and shop, and there is also a Thousand Lights Temple, which was built by a Thai monk and has a large Buddha statue inside.
Qiandeng Temple is located in Paomapu Road, the official name is Shakyamuni Bodh Gaya Temple, and the temple retains many Buddhist ancient relics.
Zhou Sen has been to Thailand, and it seems that the cultures of Southeast Asian countries are influenced by each other, and in Singapore you can see the fusion of many foreign cultures.
Xiao Zhao took Zhou Sen to see the shops on the street, which displayed silverware, bronzeware, jewelry with ethnic characteristics, jasmine garlands and silk saris, all of which were with Indian characteristics, many of which were daily necessities that they were used to, and some of which were clothes and accessories for daily wear.
Little India's most famous shopping mall is the Mustafa Centre, which is known for its 24-hour shopping mall, cheap and varied throughout the island of Singapore, where both Indians who have settled in Singapore and tourists who visit here are mostly out of curiosity and want to experience a different atmosphere, buy some souvenirs to take home with friends and family, or keep them as souvenirs.
Vilamakariya Manhindu Temple, starting from the Tekka Market along Serangoon Road for a few minutes, there is a magnificent gatehouse unique to Indian temples on the left hand, this is the Vilamakarya Manhindu Temple, this temple is still very recognizable, Xiao Zhao took Zhou Sen to go, Zhou Sen also saw a lot of temples when he went to Thailand before, and he still has a certain understanding of the temple Zhou Sen.
Indian temples are different from Thailand and Cambodia's temples, the outer walls of Indian temples like to use bright yellow, which looks very conspicuous and can be quickly identified, and the tops of temples like to be very sharp, which is similar to the temples of Thailand and Cambodia, but if you look closely, they are different, pointy, one after another, and related myths and legends are linked, Xiao Zhao said that there is their culture inside, but Xiao Zhao does not expand in detail, Zhou Sen said that when he goes to India for interviews in the future, he will find out.
The Hindu gods and sacred relics carved on the gatehouse, such as bulls and warriors, sparkle in the light of the sun, and the walls around the temple are painted red and white, giving it a festive atmosphere.
However, due to the age, it has also left traces of time, and many believers come here to worship the Buddha statue and pray for peace, and pilgrims are still in an endless stream.