A very interesting product that you will find in Singapore's Little India are the flowers and garlands sold in the flower shops.
To get there you have to travel to Campbell Lane,just off Serangoon Road ,and turn right. The shops are vividly colourful,usually painted pink,which symbolises good fortune,or green,symbolic of spring.
Flowers play an important role in the way of life of the Indian community-they are a symbol of prosperity. It is great fun to see the garland makers briskly weave their red,yellow and white flower creations from such as roses,marigolds and jasmine,the flower of happinesss.On Tuesdays and fridays,the Hindu holy days,gods are honoured with simple strands of jasmine. However,on religiously important days more elabourate strands are prepared and you can watch devotees placing garlands on the dieties in the temple. If you do visit Little India it is quite common to see Indian ladies wearing garlands in their hair.
Nearby is P. Govindasamy and Sons store which is a veritable treasure trove of things Indian. Here you can buy sandelwood incense,saris, spices, and utensils to remind you of your visit to Little India.
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Advantages: Traditional Indian Ingredients, Clothing Stores,Allows you to experience a piece of India Disadvantages: Pushy sellers, pressurised environment,
Jun 29th, 2000
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