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Little India |
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The Little India Singapore is full of Indian charm and tradition. This Area of Singapore has a distinct Indian identity to it which is depicted by the scent of the Indian spices, display of rich silk saris in bright colors, shops which display and sell silver ware, brass ware, ethnic jewelery and wood carvings etc.
For locating typical Indian stuff in Singapore, always head to Little India and its nearby areas. The Serangoon Road is famous for its well mixed and ready spices for to be used in preparing fish or meat or vegetable curry.
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For shopping in jewelry stuff, one can shop for silver amulets, bridal jewelry, ankle chain, bangles in assorted colors here as well. The Chellas gallery deals in handicrafts and collectibles from Kashmir especially papier mache boxes. Whilst shopping around here, one can come across lovely Indian bedspreads, huge posters of favorite Indian film stars which can be most tempting to buy.
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The Tekka Centre on Buffalo Road is also called as the KK Market by the locals. This market sells most of its stuff as fresh as possible. So look around and shop for fresh vegetables, fish, flowers, spices and meat. Some of the tiny shops stock small brass ware items which could be given away as souvenirs.
Mustafa Centre in Serangoon Plaza at the end of the Serangoon Road is open 24 hours for shopping purposes. Most economically priced this emporium cum department store cum Aladdin's cave contains all imaginable things under one roof. The exact location of Mustafa Centre is 142 Syed Alwi Road (S) 207701.
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For visiting an electronic or IT related product store, do visit the Sim Lim Square at 1 Rochor Road which is at a walking distance from Little India. Known for stocking the latest and almost all new electronic gadgets and products that too at very competitive prices, the Sim Lim Square should not be given amiss. One can browse, see, bargain and buy from a large variety of TVs, VCRs, laser disc players, cameras, video cams etc
Little India Arcade, located at 48 Serangoon Rd., between Campbell La. and Hastings Rd., Little India, Singapore is a very popular arcade. This arcade is housed in a restored Art Deco styled shophouse which comprises of food stores specializing in such as North Indian cuisines, South Indian cuisines and Bangladeshi cuisines as well. The small souvenir stalls located just outside make brisk business by selling incense sticks, herbal oils, Indian snacks and friend lentils etc.
Shopping in Little India proves to be delightful and an amazing experience. |
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