MUNITY East 2019 Pre-Conference Issue: Two Sides of The Same Coin

A Local’s Guide to
The Best of Singapore
Written by: Matías Camacho
Edited by: Aastha Gokani
Layout by: Angel Yang
Photograph by: Matías Camacho
If you’re looking for places to go and
things to do after a long day at the
conference, this article is specifically
made to help you stray away from a
frantic google search on your way back
to your hotel and to give you a few options
you might want to look into. Singapore
is indeed a perfect amalgamation
of heritage and innovation, which
can be seen through its state of the art
infrastructure, delightful culinary experiences
and burgeoning nightlife.
From humble street food carts to Michelin-starred
fine dining, Singaporean food
is gastronomically gratifying. In Singapore,
it’s essential that you drop your inhibitions,
and ‘die die must try’ the local
specialties such as durian, chicken rice,
or laksa. Hawker centres have a strong
presence in the local population’s everyday
life, as they are cheap and easily accessible.
If you’re hungry right after the
conference, go to the Bukit Timah Food
Court which is often frequented by the
Hwa Chong Institution students. Or head
on to the Lau Pa Sat food court, which
was gazetted as a national monument
in Singapore. For a special treat, visit after
7:00 pm for the nightly event where
they close off the surrounding streets,
set up picnic tables, and serve grilled
satay and fried rice. Whichever food
court you visit, be sure to explore all options
before you settle for one, though!
People joke that Singapore’s national
sport is shopping, and it’s true. Go test out
your shopping stamina on Orchard Road
for a more high-end, intense shopping
experience right in the center of the city.
Or for a more intimate discovery of Singapore’s
shopping scene, hop to Kampong
Glam where there’s a multitude of vibrant
relics, beautiful instagramable murals,
and an eclectic collection of stores.
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