Singapore Chinatown is known to the locals as Niu Che Shui (牛车水) literally translated as “Ox-cart water” because during the 19th century Chinatown had to collect fresh water from the wells in Ann Siang Hill and Spring Street, using bullock-drawn carts.
The year of the Ox is arriving soon and
Chinatown prepares to usher in the Ox.
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The senior citizens (ah-pek) absorbed in Chinese chess.Click on the above photo for high-res imageSenior citizens mainly the old chinese men ( otherwise locally known as ah-pek) spent their morning playing Chinese chess. This is my favourite shot . . . a very typical scene found in Chinatown. I love the different expressions found at each of their faces with regard to the game.
The heart of activity is in the Trengganu/Smith Streets area.Click on the above photo for high-res image
