Corner Kopi tiam exterior at The quay.
Birds eye view
Johore road was a hub of activity, market in the daytime, and a haunt for transvestites at night with eating stalls, bars and at least three Taoist temples.
Funeral Lorry from The Tay Teck Society parked on Ord bridge
These funereal transports were much more common in the 1960s/70s
gorgeously decorated, a dragon or phoenix placed on the top beam to signify the gender of the deceased. And paper money strewn from the back on the route to the cemetery, as dictated by tradtion to gain the cooperation of any malignant spirits.
Celebration for the 9 Sovereigns by The Liang Hiang Tua temple celebrating the vegetarian festival along the bank of the river, NB the 9 suspended lanterns hoisted for the occasion .
Ronni, can share more from your memories of the 9 Sovereigns (9 Emperor Gods)? The festival will be coming soon. :)
ReplyDeleteCan but my stuff is mostly from Penang. As usual if I'm asked will always be happy to contribute.
DeleteCan but my stuff is mostly from Penang. As usual if I'm asked will always be happy to contribute.
DeleteI'm searching high n Low on the pictures of the "Singapore" crane that park near the river bank to hoist cargo from the bump boat, you have any to share?
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