Singapore, May 2007

Singapore (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Xinjiapo; Malay: Singapura; Tamil: ???????????, Cingkappur), (Republic of Singapore), is an island city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, lying 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia's Riau Islands. At 710.2 km2 (274.2 sq mi), Singapore, a microstate and the smallest nation in Southeast Asia, is by orders of magnitude larger than Monaco, San Marino, Andorra and Vatican City, the only other surviving sovereign city-states. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.86 million. Since independence, Singapore's standard of living has risen dramatically. Foreign direct investment and a state-led drive to industrialization have created a modern economy focused on industry, education and urban planning. edit Edit gallery description: Visit to Singapore in May 2007. Went to The PC Show 2007 and also a Book Exhibition. Also went to the Singapore Zoo and got to see the celebrations of Vesak Festival (Buddhist) happening around that time. Singapore (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Xinjiapo; Malay: Singapura; Tamil: ???????????, Cingkappur), (Republic of Singapore), is an island city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, lying 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia's Riau Islands. At 710.2 km2 (274.2 sq mi), Singapore, a microstate and the smallest nation in Southeast Asia, is by orders of magnitude larger than Monaco, San Marino, Andorra and Vatican City, the only other surviving sovereign city-states. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.86 million. Since independence, Singapore's standard of living has risen dramatically. Foreign direct investment and a state-led drive to industrialization have created a modern economy focused on industry, education and urban planning. Evening view of The Esplanade with the CBD area at the back. The Esplanade is a waterfront lo

On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Sri Mariamman Temple, Chinatown. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Lord Buddha riding on a float on Vesak Festival, Chinatown. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Vesak Festival, Chinatown. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Floats on Vesak Festival, Chinatown. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Floats on Vesak Festival, Chinatown. Smith Street (Food Street), China Town. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Police escort floats on Vesak Festival, Chinatown. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Vesak Festival, Chinatown. Near Smith Street (Food Street), China Town. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Vesak Festival, Chinatown. Smith Street (Food Street), China Town. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Vesak Festival, Chinatown. Smith Street (Food Street), China Town. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

Smith Street (Food Street), China Town. On 30th May, 2007, The Buddha Tooth Relic temple which is the biggest Buddhist temple in Singapore was re-opened after renovation. The temple is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha, and it houses the Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic. Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population although it also houses many other religious places such as the Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque.

DBS. The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

Streets of Singapore - time for an afternoon siesta. The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

Streets of Singapore. The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

Streets of Singapore. The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

Street scenes. The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

Texting (Sending SMS messages). Street scenes. The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

HIPPOtours. The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉), Singapore. The Guinness Book of Records in 1998 listed this as the largest fountain in the world. Located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City, at regular intervals, 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.

City Sightseing Bus including the frog and amphibious vehicles. Singapore, South East Asia.

Singapore Ducktours - land and sea adventures. City Sightseing Bus including the frog and amphibious vehicles. Singapore, South East Asia.

City Sightseing Bus - Hippotours - including the frog, dug and amphibious vehicles. Singapore, South East Asia.

Hippotours and Singapore Ducktours - land and sea adventures. City Sightseing Bus including the frog and amphibious vehicles. Singapore, South East Asia.

Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Chinese: 新達城新加坡國際會議展覽中心) Suntec Singapore, at Marina Centre in Singapore with over 1 million square feet is located in the central business district of Singapore and has Asia's largest column-free space in the form of a multi-purpose convention hall with 12,000 square metres of space. The exhibition hall offers another 12,000 square metres of space, which can be subdivided into three smaller halls.

Long Q for the cabs at Suntec. Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Chinese: 新達城新加坡國際會議展覽中心) Suntec Singapore, at Marina Centre in Singapore with over 1 million square feet is located in the central business district of Singapore and has Asia's largest column-free space in the form of a multi-purpose convention hall with 12,000 square metres of space. The exhibition hall offers another 12,000 square metres of space, which can be subdivided into three smaller halls.

Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Chinese: 新達城新加坡國際會議展覽中心) Suntec Singapore, at Marina Centre in Singapore with over 1 million square feet is located in the central business district of Singapore and has Asia's largest column-free space in the form of a multi-purpose convention hall with 12,000 square metres of space. The exhibition hall offers another 12,000 square metres of space, which can be subdivided into three smaller halls.

Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Chinese: 新達城新加坡國際會議展覽中心) Suntec Singapore, at Marina Centre in Singapore with over 1 million square feet is located in the central business district of Singapore and has Asia's largest column-free space in the form of a multi-purpose convention hall with 12,000 square metres of space. The exhibition hall offers another 12,000 square metres of space, which can be subdivided into three smaller halls.

Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Chinese: 新達城新加坡國際會議展覽中心) Suntec Singapore, at Marina Centre in Singapore with over 1 million square feet is located in the central business district of Singapore and has Asia's largest column-free space in the form of a multi-purpose convention hall with 12,000 square metres of space. The exhibition hall offers another 12,000 square metres of space, which can be subdivided into three smaller halls.