SINGAPORE ~ Sultan Mosque ~

... Nice view of the largest mosque in Singapore... one of the country’s most impressive religious buildings.... and one of the most imposing landmarks, located in the Malay-Muslim quarter of town...  a good place to learn about Southeast-Asia Islamic Culture... also called Masjid Sultan... spectacular of it's stunning architecture... dominated by the Sultan Mosque’s huge tri-part golden dome... a finial at the very top... a huge onion dome at the bottom  and a lotus decoration connecting... non-Muslimsen can visit if dressed appropriately... Thank you Jobbo!!【ツ】I like your *addiction*...😉

Photo: Albert Lam
The mosque is named after Sultan Hussein Shah, the first sultan of Singapore.. He started construction of this mosque in 1824.

A hundred years later, the old mosque was in desperate need of repair. The present mosque as you see it today was designed by Denis Santry from Swan and Maclaren, Singapore’s oldest architectural firm, and rebuilt in 1932.

The mosque holds great significance for the Muslim community and is considered the national mosque of Singapore. It was designated a national monument in 1975.

Stamp:

International Year for Disabled Persons
(Issued 24-11-1981)

SINGAPORE ~ Singapore Harbour - Oil on canvas ~

... Probably the oldest view of Singapore on a postcard... nice oil painting from the sea (1850) by an unknown Chinese artist... can be seen in the Asian Civilizations Museum...... the harbour looks busy with many ships anchored there... three European ships dominate the foreground... also with view of Fort Canning Hill and St Andrew’s Church... this small city-state in Southeast Asia with a total land area measuring only 721.5 square kilometers and one of the youngest nations in the world became one of its most successful... Singapore is celebrating its “bicentennial,” the 200-year mark since its “founding” by British Statesman Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles this year... Thank you Jobbo!【ツ】

Sir Stamford Raffles created the framework for Singapore's early success, it was Singapore's former Prime Minister, the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew who shaped the first quarter-century of Singapore's existence as an independent nation and defined the path to its current success.

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first prime minister was in office from 1959 to 1990. The tenure made him the world's longest-serving prime minister in history. Singapore broke away from neighbouring Malaysia and gained independence in 1965.

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of Greening Singapore
(Issued 13-07-2013)

The 50th Anniversary of the National Service
(Issued 13-03-2017)

SINGAPORE ~ Bicycle rickshaw ~

... Singapore today... an Asian icon... coming in all shapes and sizes, cycle rickshaws are not as popular as a mode of transport as they used to be but nonetheless, they are still a common sight in many Asian countries... mostly in use at tourist areas for tourists while exploring the city... historically not as old as you should expecting...  the cycle rickshaw was first developed in Asia in the 1880s but was not used with any regularity until the late 1920s starting in Singapore... when I had a closer look I saw that he is shaving outdoors🙂... resting and waiting for a client... Thanks a lot Jobbo!✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

Photo:© R. Ian Lloyd

The cycle rickshaw is a small-scale local means of transport; it is also known by a variety of other names such as bike taxi, velotaxi, pedicab, bikecab, cyclo, beca, becak, trisikad, tricycle taxi, or trishaw.

Cycle rickshaws are human-powered by pedaling, though some are equipped with an electric motor to assist the drive.  They are a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers on a for-hire basis.

Stamp:

Tourism
(Issued 04-07-1990)

SINGAPORE ~ New Bridge Road ~

... Nice old image... probably a view from around the '60 - '70??... according to Jobbo it  shows how crazy the change to Singapore's city shape has been... with special postmark... SingPost commemorate Singapore’s bicentennial with a series of special slogan dies, one for each month of 2019... in April it was the "Singapore Stone"...Thanks Jobbo!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

From backside postcard:
"New Bridge Road, a very busy street flanked by tall commercial structures."
New Bridge Road is a major one-way road located within the Central Area in Singapore.
The road runs parallel to Eu Tong Sen Street throughout its entire length, but in the opposite
direction.

Stamp:

The 25th Anniversary of Operationally-ready National Servicemen
(Issued 01-07-1994)

SINGAPORE ~ Painting Class - National Gallery ~

 ... Postcard nr2 is showing a lovely oil painting artwork “Painting Class” by Lim Yew Kuan’s... his works includes drawing, oil painting, woodblock prints and sculpture... he was the founding president of the Equator Art Society and the second principal of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore’s first art school...  the National Gallery is the largest visual arts venue and largest museum in Singapore... Thanks Jobbo!!❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

The National Gallery Singapore is an art gallery situated in Singapore’s Civic District.

Opened on 24 November 2015, it oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks.

The Gallery consists of two national monuments, the former Supreme Court Building and City Hall, that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting venue and has a combined floor area of 64,000 square metres.





Image courtesy of National Heritage Board

Stamp:

The 25th Anniversary of Independence
(Issued 16-08-1990)

SINGAPORE ~ The Orchard Road District ~

... Great view of the commercial centre of Singapore and one of the most famous shopping avenues in the world... visitors can spend several days here without shopping in the same mall twice...  according to Jobbo the picture is an outdated one (by close of 20 years)... the park at the right has since then replaced by a big mall named "Ion Orchard" ... cost of living in this district is extremely high because of its prime location... Thanks Jobbo!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

Despite the district's sophisticated buildings and shrines, there are still many remnants from the past that serve as a reminder that this area was, in the 19th century, an orchard teeming with nutmeg and pepper. Just at the southern end of the road is the beautiful Istana that is highlighted with Nibong palms and with the Botanic Gardens on the northern side.

Singapore Orchard Road was named after the many nutmegs plantations, fruit orchards and pepper farms that used to line the street in the 1830’s.

Stamps:

Famous Citizens of Old Singapore
(Issued 28-02-2001)

Tropical Birds
(Issued 27-06-2002)

SINGAPORE ~ Supertrees - Gardens By The Bay ~

.... Amazing view of "The Supertrees"... the Garden's most eye-catching feature... it almost looks like a scene from a sc-fi movie... the trees are illuminated when the sun goes down...  then the light-music show begins, with bright colors that change according to classical music pieces... it must be ✵magical✵... the highlight  is the 128m long aerial walkway which connects two of the Supertrees offering a different view of the Gardens from a height of 22 meters... Big Thanks Jobbo!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ (No postcard thieves here... they are posted on the blog(◕‿-) )

Situated on a huge 101 hectares of reclaimed land right in the heart of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden.

There are a total of 18 Supertrees (vertical gardens) measuring between 25 and 50 metres tall, 11 of them embedded with environmentally sustainable functions like photovoltaic panels to harvest solar energy. Part of the harvested solar energy is used for lighting up the Supertrees while the rest is integrated with the Cooled Conservatories and serve as air exhaust receptacles. They are also designed to collect rainwater.


Stamp:

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SINGAPORE ~ The new Parliament and Central Business District ~

... Beautiful view of Singapore's impressive skyline at night... with the new Parliament House and the skyscrapers of the central business district... Singapore is the most developed, urbanized country in Asia... and on top of the list of the most expensive cities on earth... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

The Parliament House of Singapore is a public building and cultural landmark and houses the Parliament of Singapore. It is located in the Civic District of the Downtown Core within Singapore's central business district (the Central Area). Within its vicinity is Raffles Place, which lies across it from the Singapore River, and the Supreme Court's building across the road.

The Central business District is located between the Singapore River, Chinatown and Marina Bay, it is the centre of all commercial and financial activities. Some of the most prestigious local and international companies have their offices in this densely built area.

Stamp:

National Holidays - Monuments
(09-08-2004)

SINGAPORE ~ Chinatown ~

... Lovely aerial view of the old shop houses in front of towering skyscrapers of the financial district... Singapore’s historic Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new... filled with traditional shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes... one of the most popular places by visitors... an area that’s proud of its heritage...  with many temples dedicated to Singapore’s different religious groups... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!【ツ】And congrats with your achievement but I'm really not interested in your *      *  life!🙃😉

photo: Albert Lam
Singapore's Chinatown is the island's traditional Chinese quarters and, whilst the entire city of Singapore is largely Chinese, the area still retains some of its original charm. The area is also known as Niu Che Shui in Chinese and Kreta Ayer in Malay, both names meaning "bullock cart water", a reference to the carts that used to haul in drinking water.

Stamp:

Vanishing Trades
(24)05-2006)

SINGAPORE ~ Night View - Clarke Quay ~

... Lovely night view with colorful umbrella shaped canopies... at night the place is lit beautiful... there is life music, shops, bars and restaurants for all tastes and ages...  all of this is connected by bridges and pedestrian walkways along the Singapore River....  it is also a main starting point for the popular river cruises... an amazing place and definitely worth a night visit... never heard of "Bee Cheng Hiang" but it looks delicious... maybe I can taste it one day... Thanks a lot Jobbo!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Photo: Jerry Cheong Chow Fatt
Clarke Quay  is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay. At present, five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and nightclubs.

It was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore's second Governor and Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1873 to 1875, who played a key role in positioning Singapore as the main port for the Malay states of Perak, Selangor and Sungei Ujong.

Stamp:

Myths and Legends
(Issued 03-10-2014)

SINGAPORE ~ Pasir Panjang ~

... Nice aerial view of the past... a so totally different postcard of Singapore as the one I posted last week... it transformed from a poor, southeast Asian metropolis in the 60's into one of the most developed and wealthiest places in the world...Thanks a lot Jobbo!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

Pasir Panjang is an area located in the southern part of the Queenstown in Singapore.

The name Pasir Panjang appears as "Passir Panjang" in 1851. The Malay word pasir panjang literally means "long sand", a reference to the long sandy beach that stretched along the coast in this area.

Stamp:

Vanishing Trades
(Issued 26-11-2014)

SINGAPORE ~ Flyer ~

... Spectacular aerial view on Singapore at sunset... from top of the Flyer at a height of 165m above ground level... with incredible panoramic views and you hardly notice you are moving... sights of iconic and historical landmarks such as Singapore River, Merlion Park, Raffles Place and Empress Place... it is a must do in Singapore... Thanks a lot dear Jobbo!!【ツ】I understand how your country must feel during this historic time when they pay a final tribute and farewell to their beloved Late King...(⌣́_⌣̀)

Located in the heart of downtown Marina Bay, the Singapore Flyer is now Asia's largest giant observation wheel. It opened in 2008 after 2½ years of building.

It has 28 air-conditioned capsules, each able to accommodate 28 passengers, and incorporates a three-storey terminal building. The Flyer has an overall height of 165m (541 ft).

Stamp:

National Day - Tourism
(Issued 09-09-2007)

SINGAPORE ~ Fort Canning Centre ~

... Fort Canning Hill, originally known as Bukit Larangan (or "Forbidden Hill” in Malay) has been a local landmark in the city since Singapore's earliest recorded history... I already received a postcard of this site showing The Battle Box museum that explains the military reasons behind "the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British military history"... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!【ツ】

From backside postcard:
In the late 1920's, the British built an Army Headquarters on Fort Canning Hill. They also built a barracks to complement it, and in the 1930's an underground command centre to protects its genaral staff from air raids. Today, the barracks lives on as The Fort Canning Centre, and the underground command centre is a museum called the Battlebox.
This building has been beautifully restored and now stands as Hotel Fort Canning, a boutique hotel. 


 Stamp:

Scenes of Local Markets
(18-04-2012)

SINGAPORE ~ Botanic Gardens - Bandstand - UNESCO ~

...This lovely postcard features the iconic Bandstand... many years it was used for evening performances by military bands... though no longer used for music, the Bandstand continues to be one of the best-known features of the Gardens... today many wedding couples chose it as part of their wedding shots... Singapore Botanical Gardens is a beautiful, tranquil place in the heart of the city... Thanks a lot Jobbo!❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 158-year-old tropical garden located on the edge  of Singapore's main shopping belt.

The Botanic Gardens was established by Sir Stamford Raffles (the founder of modern Singapore and keen naturalist) in 1822, but was closed in 1829. It later opened its door by an Agri-Horticultural Society in 1859, before handled over to the government of Singapore. 60 acres of land were transformed from a disused plantation into the popular recreational garden you see today.

The Gardens is the first and only tropical botanical garden on the UNESCO WHS list. (2015)

Stamp:

The 50th Anniversary of Independence
(Issued 05-08-2015)

SINGAPORE ~ Haw Par Villa ~

... Vintage bit "odd" looking postcard... are you looking for something different in a tourist attraction... then this park is definitely one of the strangest places to visit... huge statues in an enormous park depicting Chinese legends, mythology and folklore all brightly coloured... all of the scenes illustrate states of being, or have a moral to their story... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!【ツ】(I knew it came from you even before I saw your name (>‿♥) )

From backside postcard:
Picture shows the spider spirits in the form of beautiful women, they kidnapped the monks and forced him to make love with them.
Haw Par Villa  is a theme park located on a hill in Pasir Panjang and was built in 1937.
It was originally known as “Tiger Balm Gardens”, as it was founded by the Burma-Chinese  born brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boom Par, who first started selling Tiger Balm.

In 1985, the Singapore Tourism Board acquired the land and gave the park a face lift.

Stamp:

Kent Ridge Park Trail
(Issued 22-09-2010)

SINGAPORE ~Gardens by the Bay ~

...Stunning aerial night view....set in  the heart of the city... this horticultural attraction houses over 250.000 rare plants.... with one of the world’s tallest indoor waterfalls...Thanks a lot Jobbo!!

Photo: Albert Lam Backside postcard:
Singapore's latest tourist attraction comprises of 3 waterfront gardens at the Marina Bay. Amidst the lush greenery, built on reclaimed land, are towering Supertrees, Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and Marine Barrage. The Gardens showcase a great Forest diversity of flora and fauna from around the world.

Stamps:

National Day - Modern Art
(Issued 09-08-2009)

National Day - Festivals. (With Holographic Foil)
(Issued 20-10-2010)

SINGAPORE ~The Penny Black pub- 2015 World stamp Exhibition ~

...Never thought this nice panoramic postcard came from Singapore wen I first saw it...a traditional English pub view...with beautiful colorful large stamp and special cancellation...Big Thanks Ravindra!!

Located in  Boat Quay, this Victorian pub was designed and built in England by master craftsmen and shipped piece by piece to Singapore where it was re-assembled by the same craftsmen.

The name “Penny Black”  comes from the world’s first ever self-adhesive postage stamp, first issued on the 6th May 1840.

Stamp:

Flora and Fauna - Gardens by the Bay
(Issued 28-06-2012)

SINGAPORE 2015 is the 3rd World Stamp Exhibition to be held in Singapore. It is to be held in conjunction with Singapore's 50th Year of Independence, with the full support and patronage of the Federation lnternationale de Philatelie (FIP) and under the auspices of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP).

The logo comprises of the name of the exhibition SINGAPORE 2015 together with the Lion Head symbol of the nation and four wavy lines representing the sea, bracketed by two symmetric edges of a postage stamp, one on the top and another at the bottom. It symbolises the world stamp exhibition in Singapore in the year 2015.

SINGAPORE ~The Battle Box ~

...Nice postcard showings one of Singapore's World War II most historic landmarks. ... Thanks ?????

The Battle Box at Fort Canning is one of the most important World War II sites in Singapore. It is a massive military bunker located some 9 metres below ground in Fort Canning Park, and was where General Percival made the decision to surrender Singapore to the invading Japanese forces on 15 February 1942.

It was sealed off after the war, and refurbished in 1996. This final command conference is portrayed as accurately as possible.Wax figures of Lieutenant General Arthur Ernest Percival, and all the major officials with him at the time are modeled based on historical records and photographs. It is now open to the public.

Stamp:
Vanishing Trades
(Issued 26-11-2014)

SINGAPORE ~Covers~

Thanks Edna for this nice covers and for the great magnets included!!

Singapore-Brunei Joint Issue - Stamp (Issued 27-11-2012) and
Singapore Destination self-adhesive postage label, with machine code S412 from Ang Mo Kio Central Post Office.

Zodiac Series-Snake Stamps (Issued 04-01-2013) and
Commemorative stamp Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic games (Issued 14-08-2009)

SINGAPORE ~Marina Bay Sand~

...What a coincidence...my first two received cards of 2013 are from the same place... this postcard shows a stunning night view of a recently build hotel...looks like a giant ship on top of three towers...it even has a swimming pool on the fifth floor...I would love to stay over there... Just amazing...Thanks a lot Spencer!!

With great and colorful stamps from a set of 4, Fauna and flora (Issued 20-04-2004)

Marina Bay Sands is a landmark hotel and casino complex in the newly reclaimed Marina Bay area of Singapore.The grand opening of Marina Bay Sands was held on 17 February 2011.