More often than not, tourists who come to Singapore or who are seduced into wanting to travel here often only see our touristy attractions.
I’m talking about how we’ve got the “world’s best airport” as coined by Skytrax for the seventh consecutive year.
Or perhaps you’re used to seeing our beautiful skyline with Marina Bay Sands and the Art Science Museum in the backdrop on postcards.
Or maybe a stunning photo of Gardens By The Bay.
But let’s not forget that there’s way more to Singapore besides being a modern city-state and this photographer reminds us of this through a series of photos:
S’pore Street Photographer Shows A New Side Of S’pore With Beautiful Vibrant Photos
A photographer named Nikko Pascua took to Facebook to share an album of some pictures that shows another side of Singapore which not a lot of tourists get to see.
He describes Singapore as “modern”, “bustling” but also “multicultural”. He goes on to describe Singapore as “a melting pot of cultures.”
Nikko also explains that although Singapore is a “well-designed urban jungle, traditions are not lost.” An example?
Our Hawker Centres
“An extremely modern state city, Singapore often gives its visitors a glimpse of what cities will be like in the future. And yet, amidst this well-designed urban jungle, traditions are not lost.”
“Hawker Centres are a great way to see this phenomena. Uncles and aunties whose life’s work revolved around their beloved stalls with recipes developed and passed from generation to generation work alongside young entrepreneurs with the newest food concepts locals and tourists alike patronise.”
One of his favourite haunts is at Tiong Bahru Market for a spot of kopi and kaya toast dipped in soft-boiled egg. Damn that does sound good.
Singapore Has More To Offer Than Just Marina Bay & Sentosa
He explains that most tourists find that Singapore is “boring” and that “there’s nothing much to do” after they’ve visited usual tourist sites like Marina Bay and Sentosa, but if you know where to look, Singapore has much more to offer.
Even our playgrounds look cool too.
And don’t forget our back alleys.
So if you’re a tourist or even a Singaporean reading this, take another look at our heartlands and the less touristy areas.
You might see something you’ve never noticed before.
