Tag: heritage-activation-node

  • The Fruit Streets of Joo Chiat – A slice of Singapore’s Past

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    Welcome to Joo Chiat, one of Singapore’s most vibrant heritage districts. Known for its colourful Peranakan shophouses and rich cultural tapestry, this area also hides a quirky secret: a cluster of streets named after tropical fruits. Today, we’ll uncover the story behind these names and the man who shaped this neighbourhood. The Legacy of Chew…

  • Katong Culture: A brief History

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    Introduction Step into Katong–Joo Chiat, and you’ll find more than pastel-hued shophouses and aromatic laksa. This precinct is a living archive of Singapore’s multicultural journey—a tapestry of Peranakan elegance, Eurasian traditions, and Malay roots. At the heart of this vibrant enclave stands Katong Culture, a community initiative born in 2022 to preserve, promote, and rejuvenate…