Date:30th April 2011done by: Alexandria Ho and Sabrina

Mahbubur

Shops at Kampong Glam

These shop houses in kampong glam sell many different things like non alcoholic perfumes ,carpets , compasses and many different toys .I bought many toys like the toy snake , the paper ball , the spring and 2 bottles of perfume . Some of the shop houses are very old ,but some of them are brand new .

The Malay mosqueThe Malay mosque is a very religious

place .Before you go inside, you have to take off your shoes and socks . If you are not properly dressed , they will tell you to wear a “coat” or do not go in .I think that we should respect other people who are praying in the mosque and not make a lot of noise . On the inside , there is a

The history of Kampong Glam In Malay, the word "Kampung" means "village or settlement" and

"Glam" is the name of a particular tree, which grew in abundance in the area in early Singapore. In the beginning, Kampong Glam was a fishing village situated at the mouth of Rochor River.  It became more populated and grew into prominence after the Sultan of Singapore, Hussein Mohammed Shah and the Temenggong signed a treaty with the East India Company in 1819.

In nineteen century, Kampong Glam remains an ethnic district with a strong Malay-Arab influence. It is a place where one will patronise for their Arab-Muslim traditional foodstuff and merchandise. In 1822 "Town Plan", Sir Stamford Raffles allocated Kampong Glam to the Malays, Bugis and Arabs. As trade flourished, Farquhar preferred the business quarter to be centered here at Kampong Glam. Rough justice, robberies, street brawls and stabbings were common.

Tengku Ali built Istana Kampong Glam in 1840 at Sultan Gate. Tengku Ali was only recognised as Sultan of Singapore by the British, in 1855.

What we see today in Kampong Glam is a variety of rich heritage passed down from generation to generation. Some of these long enduring traditions are in the form of monuments, trades, cultures and practices. Conservation of places of worship, old school, old dwellings, some of which are still in their original form while others have been refurbished. These rich remains give a hint of the architecture and life style of the early days. Such diverse rich heritage can only come about through a sense of tolerance, sharing and bonding, all encapsulated in the Kampong Glam spirit.

Traditional Malay foodThere are many types of Malay food like

the Nasi Dagang , the Keropok Lekor / Keping , the Ayam Goreng and the Laksam . These yummy dishes are nice to eat so do not say that you do not want to eat it , you might make the person who cooked the dish unhappy!

There are many different types of Malay clothing . For the women they have the baju kurung . For the men they have the baju melayu and a songkok on their heads . There are still many more you know!

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