Chapter 264: Singapore's Chinatown

"Those who are active in Singapore's Chinese culture are all Chinese of a certain age, or new immigrants from China, and the young people who were born and raised, even if they can communicate in Chinese, have become more and more foreign in their bones. ”

"So the Chinese in Singapore are not the same as our Chinese from the mainland, they are influenced by the British colonies, they are already very Westernized, they maintain good quality, rarely see people running red lights on the road, let alone spitting, there is no Chinese running red lights at will, spitting some bad habits, this Singapore still has something worth learning." ”

Zhou Sen listened to Xiao Zhao's introduction, also nodded, he had not been to Singapore before, he did not know much about Singapore, Dean Zhang gave some relevant information, we Chinese all imagine Singapore very well, after listening to Xiao Zhao's introduction, I knew that the most ironclad relationship with China is Russia, Belarus, Pakistan, Cambodia, these countries are really iron buddy relations, deep friendship.

However, the "Belt and Road" initiative still needs to develop more countries along the road and call on more countries to join the "Belt and Road" in order to have greater influence and inherit China's Silk Road.

"Well, every country has a different history and culture, so let's get to know this country first, and then take us to other places tomorrow!"

"Okay, I have booked the hotel for you, the hotel service in Singapore is very good, the hotel is clean and tidy, the waiter can speak English and Chinese, don't worry about the language barrier, after eating, I will take you back!"

"Okay, thank you!"

Zhou Sen returned to the hotel, and sure enough, as Xiao Zhao introduced, the hotel was clean and tidy, the environment was beautiful, and the waiters were also smiling.

Zhou Sen rested very well here, the room was a standard suite, the bed was also very large, the mattress was soft, and he slept very comfortably.

After resting, it is dawn to set off again.

Xiao Zhao said: "If you want to eat the most authentic Chinese food in Singapore, you have to go to the Chinatown area, which has a long history, that is, Singapore's Chinatown, which has snacks from all over China, and is a very popular place for Chinese people in Singapore." ”

"I think as Chinese, we still have a deep affection for Chinatown, although in a foreign country, I heard my father say that when he first came here, he was not familiar with life, at that time he came alone, just wanted to break through, in fact, our family is similar to Xiao Yang's family, I watched your last show." ”

"His uncle also went to Cambodia with the mentality of breaking through, my father also wanted to break through, and the Xiao Yang family is different, my father likes the residence in Singapore, he thinks it is clean and tidy, the roads are clean, and there are many Chinese, my father feels that the living facilities in Cambodia are a bit backward, so he did not go to Cambodia to settle down, but chose to settle in Singapore, which is relatively economically developed. ”

"Although they are all Chinese, but the Chinese people think differently, the Xiao Yang family is also different from our family, everyone can choose the life they want according to their own family conditions, they settled in Cambodia, we settled in Singapore, we all feel very good, find a way of life that suits you, just feel happy and happy. ”

Zhou Sen nodded, Zhou Sen's attitude is still very open-minded, he interviewed many people, well-informed, Zhou Sen also knows that there are many Chinese, all over the world, it is because there are so many Chinese, China's influence is getting bigger and bigger, although the Chinese in Singapore have been Westernized, but they are still Chinese, they all look the same, yellow skin, black eyes, there is always the inheritance of traditional Chinese culture.

Zhou Sen is still very willing to look at them kindly, sincerely communicate with the locals, hope to see some local customs from them, worthy of learning and reference, and also hope to bring back to China through the program, so that more Chinese people can understand Southeast Asian countries, understand their history and culture, communicate with each other, and learn from each other.

If you go in and out of the traditional vegetable market, you will feel that speaking Mandarin is not an authentic pass, and fluent Hokkien or Chaoshan dialect is the secret to customs clearance.

After discovering this secret, Zhou Sen asked Xiao Zhao, "Where are you from?"

Xiao Zhao smiled, "I'm different from Xiao Yang, he is from Chaoshan, I'm from Fujian, although I'm not in the same place, but when I went to China to study, I met him, Dean Zhang taught us, and we can be regarded as classmates, so I know his situation, and he also knows my situation!"

"Oh, it turns out that you two are old classmates!" Zhou Sen nodded.

The night market is a bit like a Chinese temple fair, with the hustle and bustle of hawkers, narrow and crowded tables and chairs, dimly lit alleys and endless queues at night.

This scene makes Zhou Sen feel very familiar, Chinatown really has a reputation, come to Chinatown, as a Chinese always have a sense of intimacy, a kind of blood and bones of identity, intimacy, this feeling makes people in a foreign country feel more cordial.

Chinatown has gradually become a lively entertainment hub, with a variety of shops and many street stalls.

Chinatown's juxtaposition of modern shopping malls, hawkers and century-old shops offers a fresh perspective on Singapore's rich culture and traditions, a form of both traditional culture and business that is familiar to Zhou Sen, who has visited many places and has attracted a lot of popularity thanks to the combination of tradition and modernity, and the constant flow of tourists who come here to visit the city.

Xiao Zhao said that it is more lively to come to Chinatown Food Street in the evening, because many restaurants are at the peak at night, and when business is at its hottest, find the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Chinatown and feast on it, such as this Man Dong Kee.

Xiao Zhao took Zhou Sen in, greeted the boss warmly, because of the language, saved Zhou Sen a lot of trouble if he couldn't understand the local dialect, and asked Xiao Zhao to be the tour guide to find the right person.

The restaurant is neat and clean, there are still a lot of guests, it is very lively, the decoration is also very distinctive, with the traditional culture of Chinese people, festive and elegant, Xiao Zhao waved his hand to call the waiter to ask Zhou Sen's opinion, ordered some dishes, and after a while, he served the dishes, set a table, and looked very appetizing.

The black barbecued pork is fat but not greasy, it melts in your mouth, this is a small dish sent by the store, and the Chinese here are really good at doing business.

The white cut chicken is the treasure of this town, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the chicken skin is very springy, which is really delicious.

The crispy tofu is also a must-order dish, this is a dish that tests the master's skills very much, the skin should be fried crispy, and the tofu inside should be smooth and tender without any dregs, and then dipped in a little salad dressing, and the taste will be rich immediately.