Leong San See Temple; Singapore

If there is a temple called Hong San See/Temple on Phoenix Hill/Phoenix Hill Temple there is a temple that is called Leong San See (Chinese: 龍山寺 Lóng Shān Sì; "Dragon Hill Temple" or "Temple on Dragon Hill").

Hong San See Temple; Singapore

Built between 1903 and 1913, for the Hokkien people settling in Singapore from Nan'an City Fujian Province, China. The temple is dedicated to the God of Fortune, Guang Ze Zun (廣澤尊王 or 郭聖王 or 聖王公). The Hong San See Temple (鳳山寺 Fèng Shān Sì; "Temple on Phoenix Hill") once had a view of the sea, but with high rise buildings now surrounding the temple, it no longer sees the sea. But the grandure of the temple still remains. The temple received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2010.

Punggol Waterway; Singapore

The Punggol Waterway was the product of an idea to connet the 2 water reservoirs in Singapore. The waterway has been recognized, not only by countries in South East Asia, but all over the world, for its, not only innovative design but for it's green eco-friendly design as well.

Thian Hock Keng Temple; Singapore

The Thian Hock Keng Temple (天福宫 Tiānfú Gōng; Temple of Heavenly Happiness) is the oldest Hokkien style temple in Singapore. It's a mix of Taoist and Buddhist. Its main temple is for the Goddess Ma Zu (媽祖), the Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen and seafarers. The second temple, at the back, is dedicated to Kuan Yin (觀音菩薩), the Goddess/Bodhisattva of Mercy. The temple was built in 1839, for the Hokkien immigrants settling in Singapore from Fujian, China. Tan Tock Seng and Si Hoo Keh both contributed money for the construction of the temple.

Homemade Iced (Honey Lemon) Tea

Living in Singapore and eating at the hawker centres has given me a taste for the local homemade iced lemon tea. It's good, light and refreshing, sometimes it can bea little bit too sweet, but still it's good. So good that I decided to try to make my own little homemade version (I took some inspiration from the Hong Kongese version); not to compete with the aunties, but just to have it when I want it here at the house (with less sugar and a bit more natural).

The Graves @ Tiong Bahru; Singapore

There is a burial plot in Tiong Bahru, which used to be a cemetery, amongst the pre-war art deco flats, food centres/shops and its busy streets. Cemetries, especially the older ones, are some of the best places to see the traditions and culture of a country (in my opinion) and with me being an adventurous person with a love for culture, art and history, I decided to go and see it for myself.