Clients in Singapore enjoy a ‘Sultans of Spice’ walking tour in Kampong Glam

Clients in Singapore enjoy a ‘Sultans of Spice’ walking tour in Kampong Glam 

18 Jul 2016 

Date     2 Jun 2016 

Time    9.30 AM – 12.30 PM 

Venue  Kampong Glam, Singapore 

On 2 June 2016, Asian Tigers Singapore’s clientele went on an informative walking tour in Kampong Glam with Ms Carol Joy of Journeys. 

Kampong Glam is the traditional heart of Muslim life in Singapore. Since early colonial days, the area has attracted Muslims from diverse ethnic backgrounds, creating a vibrant community united by their common faith and lifestyle. 

Our guests were first brought to Arab Street, where historic shophouses selling textiles, basketry, perfumes, pashmina scarves, and sarongs can be found together with traditional Muslim food offerings. Mediterranean, Malay and Western cuisines could also be found in Arab Street. It provided a great insight on the wonderful blend of cultures and diversity present in the Kampong Glam area. 

Their next stop was the island’s largest mosque, the Sultan Mosque, a landmark in Kampong Glam. This majestic building was built in honour of Sultan Hussein of Singapore. The group was invited into the Mosque and saw the huge prayer room which could hold 5000 people at one time. As it was the Ramadan month on the Islamic lunar calendar, the tour guide explained the significance and ritual of fasting – one of the Five Pillars of Islam