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Raffles Hotel (Chinese: 莱佛士酒店) is a colonial-style hotel in Singapore, and one of the world's most famous hotels. The hotel was established by the famous Armenian Sarkies Brothers. Opened in 1887, it was named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles. Managed by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, it is known for its luxurious accommodation and superb restaurants. The hotel houses a tropical garden courtyard, museum and Victorian-style theatre.
The hotel was founded by the four Armenian Sarkies Brothers (Martin, Tigran, Aviet, and Arshak Sarkies). They opened the 10-room colonial bungalow at Beach Road and Bras Basah Road owned by an Arab trader and philanthropist Syed Mohamed Alsagoff on 1 December 1887. Alsagoff developed the site of his late father's estate until it became the most modern building in Singapore at the time. Sarkies was a tenant on favourable short-term lease. The original location was by the seaside, although continued reclamation means that the site is presently some 500 metres away from the shore.[1] No Asians were permitted as hotel guests until the 1930s.[1] Designed by architect Regent Alfred John Bidwell of Swan and Maclaren, the current main building of Raffles Hotel was completed in 1899.[2] The hotel continued to expand over the years with the addition of wings, a verandah, a ballroom, a bar and billiards room, and further buildings and rooms. The Great Depression spelled trouble for Raffles Hotel and, in 1931, the hotel went into receivership. In 1933, however, the financial troubles were resolved and a public company called Raffles Hotel Ltd was established.
Upon the start of the Japanese occupation of Singapore on 15 February 1942, it is commonly said that the Japanese soldiers encountered the guests of the Raffles Hotel dancing one final waltz.[3] During World War II, the Raffles was renamed Syonan Ryokan (昭南旅館 shōnan ryokan?), incorporating Syonan ("Light of the South"), the Japanese name for occupied Singapore, and ryokan, the name for a traditional Japanese inn.[4]
The hotel survived World War II despite the hardships Singapore faced and the use of the hotel at the end of the war as a transit camp for prisoners of war. In 1987, the government declared the hotel a National Monument.
In 1989, the hotel closed for an extensive renovation, at a cost of S$160 million.[4] The renovation was carried out by Ssangyong Engineering and Construction, a South Korean construction firm acclaimed for its overseas projects.
It re-opened on 16 September 1991; while the hotel was restored to the grand style of its heyday in 1915, significant changes were made. All rooms were converted to suites with teak-wood floors, handmade carpets, and 14-foot ceilings. The storied Long Bar, where the Singapore Sling cocktail drink was invented, and which was patronized over the decades by a host of literati, including Ernest Hemingway and Somerset Maugham, was relocated from the lobby to a new adjoining shopping arcade.[5][6]
In announcing the 18 July 2005 sale of parent company Raffles Holdings, Colony Capital LLC chief executive Thomas J. Barrack said in part as the purchaser, "We deeply respect the historical significance of the Raffles Hotel Singapore and we consider it our responsibility to protect that legacy".
On 16 September 2007, the hotel celebrated its 120th anniversary with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who turned 84 on the same day.[7]
On 8 April 2010, The Straits Times reported that a Qatar sovereign wealth fund has bought Raffles Hotel for US$275 million (S$384 million). In addition to taking over Raffles Hotel, Qatari Diar will inject US$467 million into Fairmont Raffles in exchange for a 40 per cent stake in the luxury hotel chain.[8]
The hotel also houses the Raffles Hotel Museum, which displays the rich history of the hotel. The museum was created after a well-orchestrated heritage search by a public relations consultant. People from all over the world returned items and memorabilia of their stay at the 'grand lady of the far East'; photographs, silver and china items, postcards and menus as well as old and rare editions of the works of the famous writers who stayed there. These items are displayed in the museum along with photographs of its famous guests and visitors.
Raffles Hotel is reputedly where the sole surviving wild tiger in Singapore was shot and made extinct. Some stories place this event in the Long Bar. Raffles itself claims the tiger had escaped from enclosure at a nearby "native show" and chased underneath the hotel's Bar & Billiard Room (a raised structure) and shot to death there on August 13, 1902.
Raffles is where the Singapore Sling was invented. The cocktail was invented by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon between 1910 and 1915.
Raffles is the setting for Murakami Ryu's novel and film titled Raffles Hotel. The film was shot on location.
The site of the hotel was originally the location of the oldest girls' school in Singapore (1842), now called St. Margaret's. It was founded by Maria (Tarn) Dyer, the missionary wife of Samuel Dyer.
The hotel was featured as a Japanese stronghold in Medal of Honor: Rising Sun.
Raffles Hotel was the subject of Paul O'Grady's Orient for Carlton Television.
The hotel featured in episodes of the BBC/ABC co-production Tenko.
Long Bar is featured in Peace Arch Entertainment's "UberGuide" television travel series as one of the top ten bars in the world.
The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉) is listed by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world.[1] It is located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City.
During certain periods of the day, the fountain is turned off and visitors are invited to walk around a mini fountain at the centre of the fountain's base for good luck. At night, the fountain is the setting for laser performances, as well as live song and laser message dedications between 8pm to 9pm daily.[2] It is situated in such a way the fountain is the hub of the shopping mall.
The Fountain of Wealth was constructed in 1995, together with the main Suntec City development. A symbol of wealth and life, the Fountain Of Wealth is recognized since 1998 by the Guinness Book Of World Records as the World's Largest Fountain. The bronze ring of the fountain is designed based on the Hindu Mandala, meaning universe and is a symbolic representation of the oneness in spirit and unity and further symbolizes the equality and harmony of all races and religions in Singapore.
The fountain is made of silicon bronze, and consists of a circular ring with a circumference of 66 metres supported on four large slanted columns. It occupies an area of 1683.07 square metres,[3] with a height of 13.8m.[4] The sand cast silicon bronze, including all formwork and patternmaking was designed,manufactured and installed by DCG Design and Meridian Projects (from Melbourne Australia) in 1995. The base area of the fountain is 1,683 square metres. In the design plan of Suntec City, where the five tower blocks represent the fingers and thumb of a left hand emerging from the ground, the fountain forms the palm of the hand.
The inward flowing water of the fountain was used for two reasons. Water is known as the symbol of life and wealth in Chinese culture, and the inward motion of the water symbolises the retention of wealth for Suntec City.[5] According to feng shui experts (Chinese geomancers), the water flowing inwards represents riches pouring in,[6] thus the name Fountain of Wealth.
It is claimed that visitors to Suntec City, who walk around the central base of the Fountain three times and touching the water at all times, would gain some good luck of their own.[5]
When The Amazing Race 3, a reality television show, came to Singapore in 2002, contestants collected a clue at the fountain.[7]
Similarly, contestants of The Amazing Race Asia 1 also went to the fountain for a clue.
It was featured in the Indian hit movie, Krrish, when Krrish played by Hrithik Roshan used it as an observation point to locate the position of his Nemesis's helicopter that he is chasing.
World famous magician, Cyril Takayama, performed some tricks on the fountain on the first episode of "Cyril : Simply Magic", which was broadcasted on AXN Asia, and MediaCorp Channel 5.
A view across Padang towards Marina Bay office and hotel area
The Padang (simplified Chinese: 政府大厦大草场; traditional Chinese: 政府大廈大草場) is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of Singapore's central business district. It was formerly known as the Padang Cricket Ground. The Padang is surrounded by several important landmarks, which include Saint Andrew's Cathedral, City Hall, the Old Supreme Court Building and the City Hall MRT Station.
Due to its prime location and historical significance, it has been used as a venue for a variety of events, including the National Day Parade in 2005 and National Day Parade in 2010, due to The Float@Marina Bay hosting the opening ceremony for the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.
Tea time at the Conrad Centennial Executive Lounge in Singapore 2:30-5:00 pm daily what a treat, but I settled for coffee
Afternoon Tea
“High Tea” or “Afternoon Tea” (Low Tea) refers to teatime, but a lot of people misunderstood these terms and use them incorrectly. “High Tea” means the tea served with main meals. At that time, the British had two main meals, breakfast and dinner. Normally, dinner is made up of meats, butter, bread, potatoes, pickles, cheese and the item that can never be missed is tea, of course. All the dishes for dinner were prepared on a table which is high. That is where the word “High Tea” derived from, but many people misunderstood that “High Tea” is the tea for the royal family or aristocrats.
“Afternoon Tea” means the tea served with snacks such as sandwiches, scones or baked items in the afternoon on a small and low table. “Afternoon Tea” tea is a period of social gathering where friends exchange views, which is quite friendly and relaxing, full of joy and leisure of tea drinking. The preparation of tea on a small and low table gave it the name “Low Tea”. Now, it is known as “Afternoon Tea” the time of the day when the tea is served.
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Little India is an ethnic neighbourhood found in Singapore that has Tamil cultural elements. Little India lies to east of the Singapore River—across from Chinatown, located west of the river—and north of Kampong Glam. Both areas are part of the urban planning area of Rochor. Little India is more commonly known as Tekka in the local Tamil community.
Little India is distinct from the Chulia Kampong area, which, under the Raffles Plan of Singapore, was originally a division of colonial Singapore where Tamil immigrants would reside under the British policy of ethnic segregation. However, as Chulia Kampong became more crowded and competition for land escalated, many ethnic Tamils moved into what is now known as Little India. (The Chulia Kampong district no longer exists as a distinct area.)
The Little India area is reported to have developed around a former settlement for Tamil convicts. Its location along the Serangoon River originally made it attractive for raising cattle, and trade in livestock was once prominent in the area. Eventually, other economic activity developed, and by the turn of the 20th century, the area began to look like a Tamil ethnic neighbourhood.
Although ethnic Tamils no longer tend to stay solely segregated in one place as previously arranged under the modern People's Action Party (PAP) policy of racial harmony, for the sake of cultural heritage, many of the ethnically Tamils commercial or cottage industry usages are concentrated in Little India, although Tamil-dominant commercial zones are also found in HDB estates. This neighbourhood has the patronage of people of all races who wish to eat or buy something specific to Tamils culture, such as curry or Tamil clothing. One of the more prominent examples of cross-cultural patronage besides those regarding food is that many Chinese parents go to shops in Little India to grind rice to make congee for infants. In such cases, the shops have machinery primarily meant to grind spices into powder for use in Tamil cuisine. Little India resembles India in many respects, including road construction and sanitation, differing sharply from the rest of Singapore's pristine districts.
Serangoon Road is the main commercial thoroughfare in Little India. It intersects Rochor Canal Road and Bukit Timah Sungei Road. Along Serangoon Road is the Tekka Centre, the Tekka Mall, the Little India Arcade, Serangoon Plaza, and the Mustafa Centre (on a side-road). Farrer Park Fields is located in the district. Several Hindu temples, mosques, and other place of worship include Foochow Methodist Church, Kampong Kapor Methodist Church, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Angullia Mosque, Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple, Jalan Mosque, and the Central Sikh Gurdwara. The Abdul Gafoor Mosque, built in 1859 and named after a Tamil lawyer's clerk, features Arabian- and Renaissance-style architecture. Its prayer hall, decorated with Moorish arch-work, displays a tableau featuring the history of the Islamic religion. The Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, along Serangoon Road, features a high gopuram (tower), and was built in 1855. The Buddhist Sakyamuni Buddha Gaya Temple, also along Serangoon Road, originally established by Thai monk Vuthisasara in 1927. Leong San See Temple is dedicated to Guanyin, the Chinese Boddhisattva of Mercy.
Little India's Petain Road, named after French Marshal Philippe Pétain (who was later convicted of collaboration with Nazi Germany), was built in 1916 on a drained swamp, and features examples of Singaporean Chinese architecture.
Wheelock Place (Chinese: 伟乐坊; pinyin: Wěilèfāng), (Tamil வீல்லாக் ப்லேஸ்) is a 21-floor office tower and shopping mall on Singapore's Orchard Road. The building was completed in 1994 as Lane Crawford Place (Chinese: 达卡佛坊), but closed down in the late 1990s due to the Asian financial crisis. The building was then renamed Wheelock Place, which its owner, Wheelock Properties is a division of Hong Kong's The Wharf (Holdings) Limited. Its retail outlets include Borders, Marks and Spencer, Sakae Sushi, n.y.d.c., epiCenter@Orchard and Sun With Moon. The mall has an underpass to Shaw House and ION Orchard.
Pool JUMP Remix #edit #orlando #pool #rocktheretweet #gf_daily #gang_family #jj
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irishblu: Woot!
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rocktheretweet: @irishblue_gf
eric_wheeler: Why app did you use for this?
rocktheretweet: @eric_wheeler Hi Eric Dynamic Light then PhotoStudio then iDarkroom
eric_wheeler: Thank you. It's a pretty cool edit. Looks like a mixed media painting.
akki3: Cool sexy.
Pool JUMP #orlando #pool #rocktheretweet #gf_daily_jumpwednesday_002 #gang_family #jj
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mfatima2011: Cool
This was shot from the Conrad Centennial Singapore Executive Lounge on the 31st Floor
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Pools Edge Marina Bay Sands #singapore #sgig #sg #iphonesia #mbs #jj #pool #hotel #gang_family
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ashdan1390: Thanks for posting.
rocktheretweet: @ashdan1390 when your in the water you don't get that safe view though lol
angelawakened: Wow.
gidmojung: Good manage in Singapore.
adhhara: Cool
rocktheretweet: @ev2324 lol yes even got in the water, some years travel 200k miles a year and 140 days
thephotographer4you: ☺
jorjieporjie: I really enjoy your pics!!
Good morning world - this pic is from a McCafe in Singapore a few great pics in 20 minutes #gang_family #coffee #rocktheretweet #food #dining #sg #sgig #singapore
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lb2dbay: Our McDonalds isn't even in the same ball park as them. We def need to get on their level
ubergeek316: Great shot.
yarandpour: Mmmmm looks so jummy!
not_mum: One of these days you are gonna have to let me buy you a cup.
leetessa16: perfect for a coffee date; delicious and cute just like u
cruztownguy: Wow. Wow
cruztownguy: Not in theUSA. Too bad
pakllena: Wow love it
#colorsplash #miamibeach #miami #sobe #gf_daily #gang_family #eavig #beach
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rocktheretweet: #shadow #shadows #bwstyles_gf
tubelighton: Superb.
toddndc: Great edit
tony_bennett: Cool
#sentosa #sunset #singapore #gf_singapore #sgig #gf_daily #gang_family #eavig
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nittox: #beach
gracefulness: I miss Singapore! Great pic of Sentosa, @rocktheretweet ☀
A pic I took of @justinbieber in Salt Lake City #jb #justinbieber #rocktheretweet
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rocktheretweet: @elisamariano thanks Elisa
greeneyedbby09: Thanks for following :D
boojenn311: I was in salt lake last night!!!
Sentosa Cable Car #singapore #gf_singapore #eavig #gf_daily #gang_family #sentosa #cablecar
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kerrygorgone: Looks like the Wonkavator! "An elevator can only go up and down, but the Wonkavator can go sideways, and slantways..."
rocktheretweet: @kerrygorgone good one Kerry
buzzer99: Cool ride!
rocktheretweet: Than you @buzzer99
msachie: Haha just upload this kinda pic 4 days ago
Asian Civilizations Museum #singapore #sgig #sg #museum #orton #earlybird #iphoneography #gf_daily #jj #gang_family
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addictetwo: Very nice one!!
rocktheretweet: @addictetwo thank you
jldinnt125: Great
Walking on Water - Marina Bay Sands #singapore #sgig #gf_daily #gf_daily_risewednesday_002 #gang_family #rise #sunset #pool #lux
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misterswag4: Fucking sick picture
chandrarekso: @rocktheretweet awesomee so lucky to have this kind of sceneryy
k_vegaaa: Stunning
jeyrdgz: vimeo.com/m/37119711 watch thissssss #STOPKONY2012
troynick: Cool.
lucas_kingston: Add me no friends
juliejus: wow
joshmorgan: I'm new to Instagram, very impressive pics!
The Gateway is a 37-storey, 150 m (490 ft), twin tower skyscraper complex completed in April 1990 on Beach Road in the Downtown Core of Singapore.[5] The two buildings are named The Gateway East and The Gateway West.
Architecture
The architecture of The Gateway has been described as "world class" by the National Library Board. The buildings were designed by the U.S. based architect, I. M. Pei.[6] The local Singaporean architectural firm that worked on this project was Chua Ka Seng and Partners Chartered Architects (CKSP).[7] T.Y. Lin Structural Engineers from San Francisco also collaborated on the project.
The shape of the buildings is trapezoidal, which is similar to the form used by I. M. Pei in the critically acclaimed National Gallery of Art East Building in Washington, D.C. Locals refer to the buildings as "two towering cardboard boxes".
#1 Fav yep #coffee - shot at #McCafe Scotts Rd #singapore #rocktheretweet #gang_family
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rocktheretweet: @mbrayos_gf Thank you
er_gf: Really nice and i'm a coffee addict!
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irishblu: Wow now that's a coffee!
infusedgeek: Thanks for all the Like's!
tx4urexkarlene: Real cups ????
kirana30: Wow!!! At McD???
mariannekarkki: Oho!
MRT #singapore #sgig #sg #rocktheretweet #gf_daily_streetphotothurs_002 #gang_family #jj
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miles_texas: u should do a series of this theme
rocktheretweet: @count_demcmullin good idea
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rocktheretweet: Love this picture? Check out my gallery at instacanv.as/rocktheretweet
#cruiseship #miamibeach #miami #sobe #gf_daily #gang_family #eavig #beach
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liraz_levi_: #epic
cruiselegend: @rocktheretweet nice shot! Pearl?
Maserati #cars #singapore #gf_singapore #sgig #gf_daily #gang_family #eavig
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kerrygorgone: @rocktheretweet #incredible #Want
rocktheretweet: @kerrygorgone me too
king6od: yessir...
robertoufo: Uau
tony_bennett: Is this your ride? I'm in love with Maserati's... I'm gonna pick one up when I turn 40
Hooters at Clark Quay #singapore #sgig #sg #orton #gang_family #jj #gf_daily #iphoneography
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echiebudiman_gf: Hahahaha, with the hottest waitress ever..
rocktheretweet: @echiebudiman_oh
thephotographer4you: Love love their chicken and I think the guys that are my guest love their "HOOTERS!" giggles....
magrelacanela: Believe it or not, a great place to go w kids!
donnazvl: @rocktheretweet
Good Morning and a Happy New Years Eve my friends! #gang_family #jj #iphonesia #rocktheretweet #mccafe #mcdonalds #coffee #drinks
Bringing in the #singapore #flag #gf_daily_kelvinmonday_002 #gf_daily #gang_family #eavig #gf_singapore #sgig #sg_p #sgparadise
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Another McCafe pic #sgig #jj #pictureoftheday #picoftheday #iphonesia #gang_family #singapore #coffee #drinks #mccafe #mcdonalds
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sicilylady: Tasteful art
rocktheretweet: @sicilylady sad in the us you won't get it at a #mccafe or #starbucks that way
syed_syphotography: Wow that's in McDonald's ?? So not the way in us
sicilylady: True. Everything is hurry hurry hurry. American's don't always slow down to enjoy the beauty and sensation of food and drink. Salute & mangier
sicilylady: .*autocorrect respelled my mangiare
rocktheretweet: @syed_syphotography so true first time I had one I was like this can't be happening
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rocktheretweet: #ebstyles_gf
marimunizaga: omb i wanna be there
rocktheretweet: @marimunizaga was cool almost could touch them
marimunizaga: awww u have so much lucky !
atljustin: Justin Bieber:)
cray_hay: ❤❤❤ him and his shoes...:)
kasiaheick: He was in Denmark April 1st❤
Lifeguard Station #miami #sobe #gf_daily_sundoors_002 #gf_daily #gang_family #rocktheretweet
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ordinary_mom: How cool is that?
kikimstq: Cool
mandamartam: Wow that's cool
kimng66: Cool!
Marina Bay Sands Infiniti Pool #singapore #sgig #sg #hotel #jj #iphonesia #gang_family #pool
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ashdan1390: What captures the water going over the edge?
rocktheretweet: @ashdan1390 will post a view that shows the catch basin
ashdan1390: I'm interested in seeing that
merimyers: We're headed back to Singapore in april... Last time we were there this was still being built... Expensive to stay there (I should just google it, but I'm lazy and that would take me away from instagram).
merimyers: Oh and that was a question, without a question mark - obviously
rocktheretweet: @merimyers about 350+ top floors marina view more
dareeoh: What if you dived in the wrong direction? Daaaaaamn thats a high fall haha
mcarmenk: I hope to be able to go there one day.......
#singaporeflyer #marinabaysands #gf_singapore #singapore #gf_daily #gang_family #eavig #sgig #mbs
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rocktheretweet: #ebstyles_gf
miguelnyny: Very nice!
Maddie at Infiniti Pool Marina Bay Sands #pool #hotel #view #sg #sgig #singapore #gang_family
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xshagrathx: Awesome D:
rocktheretweet: @deryakydmn lol taking the pics
vivalaglow: This is a great shot..I'd b scared as hell to go to the edge tho.. Lol!!
mgysler: amazing location!
naruto520tw: The pool is so cool
kawtharq8: R u n Singapore right now if u were, how about shooting for us the ice cream guy on Orchard st I really miss him and by the way, he sells the BEST n town
rocktheretweet: @kawtharq8 lol I know who you are talking about I may do that someday
kawtharq8: Ooh, Thank u. Really appreciate it. (((u can shoot for us the TAKASHIMAYA also))), LOL