District 1 to 8 Updates
Dorsett Residences @ Outram
Calling all investors, take note! Dorsett Residences
close door sales is set on 1 Sep 2010. If you have not given your
documents, do call us as soon as possible so that we can process it.
More details please call 6100 8090.
New Project in Robinson Road
A new project is set to launch very soon in
Robinson Road, right in the heart of our CBD area just opposite Lau Pa
Sat festive market. This project is definitely a good investment item
with high tenancy rate. Register now by clicking on the title to get
upcoming updates on this project.
Lumiere at Shenton way just TOP
Looking for a TOP project with good
investment returns? Look no more, check out Lumiere at Shenton Way by BS
Capital. Iconic 45 storey development that is build for DUAL Usage: as
office or home. Great potential for investment and rental. Call us now
for viewing.
District 9 Updates
Twin Peaks @ Leonie Hill Road
For all customers looking for District 9 projects, here comes Twin Peaks
@ Leonie Hill Road. Iconic 36 storeys twin tower is going to be the
marvel in the area. Private Invitational preview now on for all those
who are keen to take a look. Call us now to know more.
Grange Infinite on sale
Premium high quality, high end project just
behind Takashimaya Shopping Mall. Outstanding district 9 location that
is great for luxurious own stay or investment. Superior quality finishes
that is uncomparable. TOP in 2011. Call us for appointment today.
The VERV Previewing Soon
The VERV at River Valley, an exclusive 26 units development is previewing
very soon. Get ready to see high end finishes and fittings in rare spacious
2 bedroom and 2+Study sizes. All units even comes with Private Lift access.
To catch the preview, call us @ 6100 8090 to arrange
District 10 Updates
Stevens Suites Preview Now
A rare location with very few new launches. Stevens Suites is located in
Prime District 10 along Stevens Road. Consist of only exclusive 32 units
from 1+study to 3 bedrooms and penthouses. Excellent project that calls
for high rental yield and capital returns. Units moving fast. Call us for appointment now.
LOFT @ Nathan, good investment
All Investors, Check out Loft @ Nathan in River Valley Road,. Excellent
development with 121 units of residential and 26 units of commercial.
Its is definitely a good project to invest in with prices only form
$8xxk up. Call us now for a special preview of this project.
EstriVillas @ Jalan Lim Tai See
District 10 Cluster Semi-D, 39 luxurious spacious units off Sixth Avenue.
Excellent quiet and cosy environment for the family. High Quality Finishes and
Fittings, Booking starts now. Don't miss this project...
Copthorne Orchird redevelopment
Another quality development set to release at Dunearn area. CDL set to
redeveloped the existing Copthorn Orchird Hotel into a 150 units
residential site. Concept will be resort style development definitely a
good project or investment to embark on. Register Now to receive updates
on this project.
District 11 Updates
368 Thomson by CDL
All Customers, fantastic sales result in 368 Thomson, in just 3 day, 130
units of the 157 units are sold. Definitely the project of the year. For
those who haven't get a unit. Act Fast by calling us now for
appointment. Left with 3 and 4 bedrooms only.
L'VIV @ Newton - Booking Now
L'VIV @ Newton consist of 147 units of 1+study and 2+Study with
superb quality finishes. Excellent for all investors with just 20% capital
outlay. Call now for appointments.
District 14 Updates
Vacanza @ East Coming
All Kembagan Lovers, Vacanza @ East will be previewing tentatively on
the mid of Sep. This 463 units freehold full condominium development
consist of 1 - 4 bedrooms and penthouse. Prices starts from only $5xxk.
If keen please call us for a Pre Launch Presentation today.
District 15 Updates
MelroseVille @ Rose Lane
Any buyers looking at the East, check out Melrose Ville. This is definitely a
value buy for investment or own stay. Marble quality finishes and spacious
layout make this development perfect. Most importantly, it is very attractive in
pricing. Left with the last few units. Call now to know more.
Tivoli Grande @ Koon Seng Road
Call us now, hot project Tivoli Grande on preview now. Tivoli Grande a
82 units condo development is the gem to be in Koon Seng area. A good
development with excellent quality finishes and well planned layouts.
Definitely a good buy. Call us now to enquire and Booking!
District 18 to 21 Updates
The Scala @ Serangoon Avenue 3
Great response and thank you for the support for Scala. The project
launch is a great success and currently we are only left with a few
units of 3 bedroom and 1 penthouse. If you are keen to grab a unit, do
call us for a appointment fast before its fully sold.
NV Residences @ Pasir Ris by CDL
Another of CDL hugh development. NV Residences consist of 642 units on a
328,000 sqft of land. Consist of 1-4 bedroom and penthouses. Tentative
date of preview is 8 Sep 2010. Prices for 2 bedroom starts only from
$6xxk. Documents submission is progress now. Call us early to get the
most attractive price.
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Culture of Singapore
Singapore has several distinct ethnic neighborhoods, including Little India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam, formed by the Raffles Plan of Singapore in the early 19th century to segregate the new immigrants into specific areas. Although the population are no longer segregated in distribution, mainly due to the policies of the Housing Development Board and the ruling People's Action Party, these ethnic neighborhoods retain unique elements of their specific culture. The usage of such neighborhoods is mostly commercial or for cottage industry specific to the culture of its ethnic neighborhood, and no longer plays a large part in housing the population, although it was once used for that purpose. Hence, these neighborhoods have patronage of all races who wish to either eat or buy something specific to that culture. For example, Little India is known and patronized by all races within the population for its thalis-- South Indian "buffets" that are vegetarian and served on the traditional banana leaves. These neighborhoods are accessible by public transport, especially by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). In other parts of the country, such segregation is discouraged by government policy. The policies of the Housing Development Board are designed to encourage a mix of all races within each housing district, with a quota system in place to achieve a minimum of minorities in each block. This effect can be observed in all parts of the country; for example a store devoted to selling Malay food might be right next to stores selling Chinese or Indian goods. The aim is to foster social cohesion and national loyalty, which Lee Kuan Yew felt was crucial for sustaining Singapore after independence when he was Prime Minister. There is a weighty emphasis on racial harmony and subsequent case study of historical events, such as the 1964 Race Riots Religion
As a result of this diversity, there are a large number of religious buildings including Hindu temples, churches and mosques, some of which have great historical significance. There are also some Sikh temples and Jewish synagogues. These interesting buildings often became prominent architectural landmarks in cosmopolitan Singapore. Racial Harmony Racial harmony is an important concept in Singaporean society. Briefly shaken by the racial riots in Singapore's history during the 1960s, it emerged stronger after independence and is seen as a cornerstone of Singapore's culture today. Religious tolerance has been strongly encouraged since the British colonised Singapore; the Sri Mariamman Temple (a south Indian Hindu temple that was declared a national heritage site in the 1980s), as well as the Masjid Jamae Mosque that served Chulia Muslims from India's Coromandel Coast is situated along South Bridge Road, which is a major, and old road that runs through Chinatown. Among other religious landmarks is the Church of Gregory the Illuminator, that was built in 1836, making it one of the oldest religious buildings in Singapore. It has been preserved to the present day, and Orthodox services continue to be held in it. Although orthodox religions are tolerated, some groups are banned, including Jehovah's Witness, which opposes Singapore's policy of national service. Language There are four official languages in Singapore: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
The English used is primarily British English, with some American English influences. The local colloquial dialect of English is known formally as Singapore Colloquial English (though it is more commonly called "Singlish"), and has many creole-like characteristics, having incorporated much vocabulary and grammar from various Chinese dialects, Malay, and Indian languages. Singlish is basically identical to Manglish (the English dialect of Malaysia), and is the usual language on the streets, but is frowned upon in official contexts, and this matter has been brought up in recent years in the Parliament and the ruling party. English used among the population generally became more widespread after the implementation of English as a first language medium in the Singapore education system in 1980. Mandarin Chinese is the second most commonly-spoken language among the Singaporean Chinese population. It became widespread after the start of the Speak Mandarin campaign during 1980, which aims to make Mandarin the common speech tongue among the Chinese in Singapore. In 1990s, effort was taken to target the English-educated Chinese. Colloquially (on street), the Mandarin in Singapore is spoken in a mixed way similar to Singlish, in which Mandarin is often mixed with other Chinese dialects, English or Malay words. The accent of Mandarin Chinese language spoken in Singapore is largely influenced by Chinese dialects such as Hokkien, Cantonese, Teochew etc and in comparison to the standard Beijing accent, it has no curl-up tone, exhibiting a Chinese accent unique only in Singapore. Culture Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of an indigenous Malay population with a third generation Chinese majority, as well as Indian and Arab immigrants with some intermarriages. There also exist Eurasian and Peranakan (known also as 'Straits Chinese') communities. Singapore has also achieved a significant degree of cultural diffusion with its unique combination of these ethnic groups, and this has given Singapore a rich mixture of diversity for its young age. One of the prime examples is in Singaporean cuisine, often a cultural attraction for tourists. The English used is primarily British English, with some American English influences. The local colloquial dialect of English is Singlish, which has many creole-like characteristics, having incorporated vocabulary and grammar from various Chinese dialects, Malay, and Indian languages. Singlish is spoken commonly on the streets, but the government frowns upon its use in official contexts. English became widespread in Singapore after it was implemented as a first language medium in the education system, and English is the most common language in Singaporean literature. Singapore has several ethnic neighbourhoods, including Little India and Chinatown. These were formed under the Raffles Plan to originally segregate the immigrants, but now have a diverse patronage whose main intentions are to either eat or buy something specific to that culture. Many places of worship were also constructed during the colonial era, a practice encouraged by the British to promote religious tolerance. Sri Mariamman Temple, the Masjid Jamae Mosque and the Church of Gregory the Illuminator are among those that were built during the colonial period. Work is now underway to preserve these religious sites as National Monuments of Singapore. The policy for the primarily commercial ethnic neighbourhoods stands in contrast to the housing policies of the Housing and Development Board. |
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