SINGAPORE ~ Skyline ~

... Great view of Singapore's impressive skyline at night... Singapore is the most developed, urbanized country in Asia... and also on top of the list of the most expensive cities on earth... an achievement in urban planning... and serves as a model for many developing nations... while it doesn't have natural resources or much land... it does have a competitive advantage, and that's its port, which is strategically located on the world map... Thanks Ravindra!【ツ】 

                                                                      James Song Photography

Singapore is an island country located in South East Asia and is a city state which is connected via a bridge and a freeway to the mainland of Malaysia. Singapore is not only one island. 63 islands belong to the city state and are dotted around the Singapore coastline, most of these islands are inhabited.

It was founded as a British colony by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. During World War II, Singapore was occupied by the Japanese. It became independent in 1965. Much of the country is built on sand on reclaimed land. 

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2X Flowers - The 20th World Orchid Conference

(Issued 12-11-2011)

SINGAPORE ~ Surrender Chambers - Fort Siloso - Sentosa Island ~

... Interesting view of the history of Singapore during World War II...  wax figures made by experts from Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in London showing the scene of the Japanese surrender to the British forces at the Surrender Chambers... the Surrender Chamber exhibit was opened in 1974 at City Hall... Fort Siloso is a place well worth visiting... a truly moving piece of British history off Singapore... detailed models, true artefacts, buildings, tunnels and educational videos and experiences... and another culinair tip from Jobbo😉... the prawn mee at Hoe Nam on Upper Cross street in Potong are delicious😋... Thanks Jobbo!

Fort Siloso is a former military fortress located on Sentosa Island, an island resort off Singapore’s southern coast. The fortress was built in 1874 and was in service until 1965 and is now a museum.

The Japanese announced their surrender on 15 August 1945. The Japanese military in Singapore signed the instrument of surrender on 12 September 1945, officially ending three and a half years of occupation.

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National Day 

(Issued 03-08-2018)

Singapore Sports Hub

(Issued 05-09-2014)

SINGAPORE ~ Raffles Hotel ~

... Pretty nightview of a British colonial-style luxury hotel with a rich history... opened its doors to guests in 1887 and is one of the few remaining 19thC hotels in the world... a significant landmark and architectural icon... and among Southeast Asia’s most distinguished holiday destinations since the 1880s... it houses a tropical garden courtyard, museum and Victorian-style theatre... Raffles Hotel is famous for its Singapore Sling🍹at the Long Bar... this cocktail was developed by a bartender working at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel Singapore before 1915... (for the coctail lovers:😉it is a gin-based semisweet, sparkling fruity punch with a delightfully complex flavor)... Thanks a lot Ravindra!【ツ】

Photo: HANNS
Raffles Hotel was established by Armenian hoteliers, the Sarkies Brothers responsible for other luxury hotels in the region during the colonial era named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles.

 Although Raffles Hotel Singapore opened in 1887, its layout continued to evolve, with hotel wings, suites and other facilities added over the years. However, it was the hotel’s new main building, designed by R. A. J. Bidwell of Swan & MacLaren and completed in 1899, which turned out to be the jewel in the crown.

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2X Flowers - The 20th World Orchid Conference

(Issued 12-11-2011)

SINGAPORE ~ Bugis Street ~

... Nice view of the famous Bugis Street... a remnant of the old Singapore... now the largest street-shopping location in Singapore, with close to 800 shops... popular with both locals and tourists... it is a shopping haven well-known for being one of the most affordable places in Singapore for souvenirs, accessories, clothes, and cosmetics... with fine dining, trendy cafés and bars which stay open long into the night... from the 1950s to the 1980s, Bugis Street was famous as a nightly gathering place for transvestites and transexuals... Thanks Jobbo!【ツ】

Old land records show that the site of the former Bugis Street was first leased to a J. de Almeida by the British East India Company in 1829.

Before the arrival of the British, there used to be a large canal which ran through the area where the Bugis, a seafaring people from South Sulawesi province in Indonesia, could sail up, moor their boats and trade with Singaporean merchants. It was these people after whom the thoroughfare was named.

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The 50th Anniversary of the College of Family Physicians 

(Issued 3006-2021)

SINGAPORE ~ The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple ~

.... Lovely view of a relatively small temple but very well maintained...  also known as the Temple of 1,000 Lights... the temple got this name due to the colourful chain of lamps or "lights" that surround the giant Buddha statue... the height of the main statue of Buddha in the temple is 15 meters and the weight is about 300 tons... the monastery is also home to several other relics and intricacies making its atmosphere serene and peaceful... it is one of the most prominent and widely visited Buddhist temples in Singapore...Thanks Jobbo!ヽ(ヅ)ノ 

Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is a Buddhist monastery situated at Singapore' Little India. 

The temple was founded by the Thai monk Vuttisara in 1927. The temple grew in popularity and, in 1930, Ven Vutthisasara built the present temple building.

Since the temple was built by a Thai Monk, it obviously contains Thai architectural styles but as the temple lies in the beautiful Indian quarter of Singapore and due to its Chinese origins the temple forms an artistic blend of Thai, Chinese and Indian architecture.

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2X Youth Uniforms 

(Issued 19-09-2007)

Police 

(Issued 23-04-2003)

SINGAPORE ~ Public Housing ~

... View of Singapore's colorful HDB residential public housing... an important aspect of Singapore's culture... the majority of the population lives in Housing Development Board (HDB) flats.... given the space constraints on the island, the only way to build was up... for over 50 years, the Housing Development Board (HDB)  have provided quality and affordable public housing for generations of Singaporeans... Public housing grounds in Singapore are clusters of public housing blocks arranged as a single unit... comprising an average of 10 blocks per precinct, they are collectively grouped into up to nine neighbourhoods per new town... Thanks Jobbo!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority.They provide various commercial, recreational, and social amenities in  towns for residents’ convenience. 

Established on 1 February 1960 during the nation’s housing crisis, we were tasked with providing sanitary living conditions to replace the prevalent unhygienic slums and crowded squatter settlements. We delivered, and built 21,000 flats in less than 3 years. By 1965, within a decade of our formation, we had built 54,000 flats. Singapore's public housing has housed an entire nation – today, more than 1 million flats have been completed in 23 towns and 3 estates across the island.

HDB flats are home to over 80% of Singapore's resident population, with about 90% of these resident households proudly owning their home.

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75th Anniversary of the End of World War II 

(Issued 12-09-2020)

SINGAPORE ~ SMRT Train ~

... Nice view of the SMRT (Singapore Mass Rapid Transit)... Singapore’s iconic multi-modal public transport operator... one of Singapore's most used transport on a daily basis... this system is probably the fastest way to travel around the city... most of the popular attractions are just a short walk away from an MRT station, making these trains a great way to get around... great experience, clean efficient, affordable and safe... Thanks Jobbo!ヽ(ヅ)ノ 

The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is a heavy rail rapid transit system that constitutes the bulk of the railway network in Singapore.

The first section opened on 7 November 1987, and the network has since grown rapidly in accordance with Singapore's aim of developing a comprehensive rail network as the backbone of the country's public transportation system.

 As of January 2020, the MRT network encompasses 203km of route on standard gauge, with 122 stations in operation, spread across six lines, with an average daily ridership of 3.4 million in 2019.

 

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The 150th Anniversary of Istana 

(Issued 08-10-2019)

SINGAPORE ~ Central Business District ~

... Once more an impressive view of Skyscrapers on the Bank of Singapore River... the Central Business District (known as the “CBD” to locals) is the beating heart of Singapore's Business and is a sought after place to live for those who can afford it... it is the country’s most densely populated area... home to a high concentration of local and international businesses... Thanks a lot Jobbo!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ... I don't often speak with the postman, so I don't know what he thinks about my postcards!😉

The Central business District is located in the south-eastern part of the Central Region, between the Singapore River, Chinatown and Marina Bay, it is the centre of all commercial and financial activities. 

The 200th Anniversary of the Singapore Police Force 

(Issued 11-01-2020)

SINGAPORE ~ Night View - Clarke Quay ~

... Beautiful riverside view... the place to be if you want to explore nightlife in Singapore... at night the place is lit beautiful... with colorful umbrella shaped canopies... 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... Thanks a lot Jobbo!ヽ(ヅ)ノI hope all is well with you...

Photo: © Leung Cho Pan
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.

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Kampong Glam
(Issued 09-08-2007)

SINGAPORE ~ Hawker Centre ~

... Had to take a good look at the picture before I noticed that it all are food stalls😉... Singapore is one of the best food cities in Asia... the vibrant street food culture of Singapore centers around hawker centers, enormous indoor/outdoor marketplaces lined with stalls serving regional delicacies that range from sweet, saucy chili crab to rich, spicy laksa, a noodle soup... few tips for successful hawker-hunting: sharing a table with strangers is the norm and a great way to meet locals... queues are a fail-safe indication of flavor... the longer the queue, the better the food... if in doubt, ask... there will usually be someone around who can explain what’s in a certain dish is... and mostly, if it smells good, it is good!😄Thank you Jobbo!!【ツ】

Singapore’s street food is no longer sold on the street. Starting in the late 1960s, the government began moving hawkers (the local term for street food vendors) into clean, purpose-built centers.

There are currently 114 government run public hawker centres in tiny Singapore.

You'll usually find a selection of local dishes as well as flavors from across the world, including Chinese, Malay, Indian, and western.

The 50th Anniversary of Television Broadcasting in Singapore
(Issued 22-11-2013)

SINGAPORE ~ Buddha Tooth Relic Temple ~

... Wonderful view of a beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of Chinatown... one of the most famous and recent addition to Singapore’s heritage... a tranquil and peaceful place amidst the bussle of Chinatown... the temple looks really grand and stands out from the rest of the modern buildings that surround this iconic building... it attracts over 3.6 million visitors from all religions annually looking to learn more about the history, art and culture of Buddhism... and due to housing Buddha’s left canine tooth it became one of the most spiritual places for Buddhists ...the temple holds ceremonies daily... with another great bicentennial postmark👍... Thanks Jobbo!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a 5-storey temple and Museum. The temple is based on the Tang dynasty architectural style and built to house the tooth relic of the historical Buddha, which is claimed that was found in 1980 in a collapsed stupa in Myanmar.

The sacred building in the heart of Chinatown was founded in 2002 and opened to the public only in 2007.

The centrepiece of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is on the fourth floor. It is housed within a stupa made from 402 kg of gold, much of which was melted down from items donated by devotees. Only monks are allowed into the relic chamber, where they conduct daily services.

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National Day - Parks
(Issued 09-08-2019)

SINGAPORE ~ Skyline ~

... Nice aerial skyline view... according to Jobbo a long outdated one because the top left corner is now also filled with buildings... Singapore is known as one of the world’s most prosperous countries... a financial center... an achievement in urban planning... and serves as a model for many developing nations... it’s also a popular travel destination... Singapore is among the 20 smallest countries in the world, with a total land area of only 682.7 km2... Thanks Jobbo!【ツ】

Photo:Ⓒ R. Ian LLoyd
Singapore is an island country located in South East Asia and is a city state which is connected via a bridge and a freeway to the mainland of Malaysia.

It was founded as a British colony by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. During World War II, Singapore was occupied by the Japanese. It became independent in 1965. Much of the country is built on sand on reclaimed land.

Singapore is not only one island. 63 islands belong to the city state and are dotted around the Singapore coastline, most of these islands are inhabited.

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Festivals
(Issued 21-11-2018)

SINGAPORE ~ Resorts World Sentosa ~

... Lovely view of the iconic Resorts World Sentosa... this manmade island, accessible via a small bridge from the main Singapore, is jam-packed full of entertaining things to do... a mega-resort that offers a wide range of products and services, from six hotels, a casino, Universal Studios Singapore, conference and exhibition facilities, 1,600-seat Resorts World Theatre, one of the world’s largest aquariums, S.E.A. Aquarium and Southeast Asia’s only aquatic park integrated with marine life , Adventure Cove Waterpark... it also has celebrity chef restaurants, brand-name boutiques and a half-kilometre long shopping and dining strip named FestiveWalk....Sentosa is also home to all of the best beaches in Singapore...one of the greenest and most sustainable developments anywhere in the city... Thanks a lot Jobbo!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Resorts World Sentosa is an integrated resort on the island of Sentosa, off the southern coast of Singapore. spanning 49 hectares.

Construction of Resorts World Sentosa Singapore began on 16 April 2007 on the demolished plot of Imbiah Lookout. It opened in a record time of 34 months of construction on 20 January 2010.

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Vanishing Trades
(24-05-2006)

Vanishing Trades
(Issued 26-11-2016)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.


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