" Singapura is the Malay name for Singapore, meaning "The Lion City." The Merlion statue, with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, watches over the city from Marina Bay at One Fullerton Place. It's surrounded by Marina Park, the Esplanade, the Fullerton Hotel and the new Marina Sands Resort, three tall structures connected with a green roof deck designed in the shape of a Chinese character. Lazily winding it's way through the heart of this metropolis is the
Singapore River. " by Rick Macomber

"After fasting for the month of Ramadhan, Muslims in Singapore celebrate Hari Raya by savoring spicy foods like beef rendang, ketupat, nasi padang and curry puffs, donning brand new colorful clothing and paying respect to their elders.
On the eve of Hari Raya I checked out an area in Singapore known as Geylang, a festive neighborhood where Malay people were crowded into sweaty tents to browse bazaars and pick out a last minute baju melayu, the traditional cotton outfit worn during the holiday. "  by Rick Macomber

views from the Singapore Flyer in 2008