Geylang di Singapura....
Went down to have a look at this year's Hari Raya bazaar held at Geylang Serai for the final time. Dad and I decided that we would start by walking up to it from the Eunos MRT Station. Just before we reached the lights that marked the start of the bazaar, we passed a block of flats that had lights and other decorations over 70% of it.
With A Coconut Tree To Add The "Kampong" Atmosphere
Found @ Lampost 83-1
Next Step: Cross The Road
Safe From Traffic
Right acroos the road is one end of the bazaar with nearly anything on sale. From the essential coconut leaves, clothes, colourful money envelopes, to the unnecessary-but-might-be-handy-during-emergencies stuff.
Coconut Leaves For Ketupat Casings
Fresh Casings
Dried Casings
Colourful Giants
Fastest Draw Wins
Carpets, Sheets & Cakes All In One Spot
Fill 'em With Money
Things To Hide The Moolah
More Necessities
Thorn Among The Roses?
Smell The Flowers
The Odd Stuff - Just Look @ That Head
In Singapore, there is one absolute must ~ FOOD. The amount of food at this bazaar could probably end starvation, but then again, we are a huge country (tiny red dot) of hungry buggers. Interesting thing that is weaving it's way into the bazaar is the amount of international dishes making their mark. First it was bak-kwa, predominantly Chinese until someone started making them using beef instead of pork. Now it's Japanese octopus balls, colourful popcorn, Indian vadais and even Turkish ice cream.
Rice Crisps, Pop Corn & Cotton Candy
Putu Piring aka Kueh Tu Tu
Crispy Peanut Wafers
Pitas Filled With Roasted Meats
Frying Vadais
Vadais & Lentil Fritter
My Cup Of Buttered Corn Being Made!
Steamed Peanuts
Octopus Balls
Something Cold?
Bak Kwa?
This new kid on the block got me to stop and have a look. Eventually buying one to try. Too bad they were instructed not to let anyone take a picture of their sign, so no free advert for them then. Actually it's just ice lollies made with regular soda drinks. I chose meself a Root Beer one.
Cool Eh?
Do You Like Popsicles?
Then there's the common goodies that you see while visiting your Muslim friends. Like loads of cookies and sweets, rendang & nasi kuning... ok anyone inviting me over? I'll bring the stomach.
Makcik... How Much For The Whole Shop?
Roti Jala
Yellow Rice & Stuff I Didn't Try
Look At The Chilli Sauce Just Dripping
Ramli Burgers
Otak Otak Waiting To Get On The Grill
Happy Isn't He?
Lemang & Dodol
More Bamboo Glutenous Rice On The Grill
Red Chicken Wings
Ayam Percik
This year, there was one item that I didn't see. Either they've sold out or no one decided to sell them this year. What missing? Look at all the photos and you won't find dates! The one thing that shines when it's the month of Ramadan yet there was none. Well at least the bazaar still had the "must-have"s.
On Overhead Bridges
Lights Lights Everywhere
Ice-Cold Drinks
Put The Lime In The Coconut....
Not forgetting the ones that make it all happen ~ the big crowds that come to buy all the goods. So big they had to bring in the men in blue to assist with crowd and traffic control.
Is That A Bald Spot?
Cute One Who Smiled For The Cam
Same Girl, Better Light
Controlling An Errant Pedestrian
Ooohhh Shiny
Is There A Party In Here?
As always, people are always caring and sharing. Who says charity is dead? It's still alive... although not thriving. And right in the middle of the bazaar you'll find a small area tucked away just for people to rest their legs a little and enjoy some of the food they're serving.
Should I Plug It In?
So Will There Be A Christmas Bazaar?
