SINGAPORE 2010
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Streets of a district called “Little India” inhabited mainly by seasonal workers from South India.
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The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. The construction of the building is typical from South Indian style from Tamil Nadu.
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The main sanctum of the Hindu temple Sri Veeramakaliamman built in 1885.
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Brahmin setting wicks on an oil lamp holder.
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Abdul Gaffoor mosque from 1906r.
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The interior of Abdul Gaffoor mosque in the district of Little India
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In the Indian estate one can purchase almost everything from India including Tamil magazines.
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CCTV cameras mean not just quality but also quantity.
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Culturally and ethnically Singapore is very diverse. The largest population is the group of Chinese descendents around 75%.
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Jamae mosque (1826) is situated in Chinatown. One of the oldest in Singapore.
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In the heart of Chinatown lies a Buddhist temple containing a tooth of Buddha. It is a holy relic for Buddhist followers. By the entrance there is a huge bronze incense holder.
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Between block estates Singapore preserved a few remnants of rainforest. Unfortunately very small patches of rainforest.
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Thanks to ports and its location on the marine way between China and west the city owes its financial foundations.
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