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Geylang Serai |
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Geyland Serai upholds itself as the hub of the Malay community in Singapore. The Geylang Serai lies to the east of the Singapore River and also is situated to the east of the Singapore central area.
History tells us that the Ornag Latus and the Malays settled at this place only after the British in the 19th century decided to break up the floating village situated at the mouth of the Singapore River. In the year 1800, the Malays and the Arabs got settled at this place and the families or the section of people who dominated this place were the Aljunied, Alsahgoff and the Alkaff families.
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| In the year 1930, a few of the Malay districts got established and Kampong Malayu that is the Malay Village is one of them It is this Kampong Melayu that later emerged or came to be known as the Geylang Serai.
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| It was established with the intention of making it represent the age-old culture and the traditions of the early Malay community. If you wish to catch a glimpse of the lifestyle of the Malays that were followed by the Malay people during the 1950's as well as the 1960's, then this is the right place to be and at this place you would get a view of the Malay crafts such as kite making and batik painting. The Geylang Serai also displays artifacts, such as musical instruments, weaving tools and a trip to this place would remain incomplete without a visit to the Geylang Serai Corner and the Hall of Fame.
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If you intend to visit Geylang Serai then do not miss out on the cultural performances that are organized by the Floating Seafood Restaurant The artists who are associated with the cultural performances puts in their blood and sweat to win the hearts of the audience.
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