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May 14, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Singapore Packing Round 1. Singapore is an island nation situated off Southeast Asia's MALAYAN Peninsula. 2. These are all official languages of Singapore except JAVANESE . 3. The nation's capital city of Singapore is situated on the banks of the SINGAPORE River. 4. Plan on leaving this common snack at home if you are visiting Singapore. CHEWING GUM 5. Singapore has one of the highest LIVING STANDARDS in Asia. 6. This is an economical, fast and comfortable way to get around the city of Singapore. SUBWAY Picture of statue on the end of a dock Departure Round 1. Singapore is noted for hawker stalls from which you might buy these stuffed noodles. CHEE CHONG FUN 2. The "Esplanade," a highly touted project that opened in October, 2002 is a THEATER COMPLEX . 3. This 1999 movie is about a Singapore clerk who is determined to win a disco contest. THAT'S WHY I LIKE IT (The actual title is "That's The Way I Like It." Juan and I watched it about five months ago. Good movie, especially if you like spoofs of disco.) 4. This is the highest point on Singapore Island. BUKIT TIMAH 5. There is a dress code for spectators at the recently built facility for this sport. HORSE RACING Picture of large colonial style building On Tour Round 1. He was the driving force behind the British East India Company's purchase of Singapore in 1819. THOMAS S. RAFFLES 2. This district of the city contains Empress Place, the Singapore Art Museum and Fort Canning. COLONIAL DISTRICT 3. The large island of Singapore is ringed by swamps filled with MANGROVE trees. 4. The national passion is celebrated with the month-long food festival celebrated every JULY . 5. Known locally as "Kera," these are one of the most common wild animals in Singapore. MONKEYS 6. Jurong Town, just west of the city center, is home to both a reptile park and a/an BIRD park. 7. Shoppers know that Arab Street is considered the best place to buy TEXTILES . Picture of giant Buddha in a temple 8. This Hokkien word that means "afraid to lose," is the name of a popular Singapore cartoon hero. KIASU 9. The botanic gardens are especially noted for these flowers for which Singapore is famous. ORCHIDS 10. Every weekend locals flock to this other island that is famous for its fun parks. SENTOSA 11. The CHANGI Prison Museum is a poignant reminder of Japan's occupation of Singapore during World War II. 12. Upper Bukit Timah Road, including Singapore's highest point, is home to a NATURE Reserve. Bonus question 1 The SULTAN Mosque, first built in 1825, was later replaced by an imposing golden-dome structure. Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Singapore is the Arabic District found? Section 3 Picture of gold dome Slide Show 1. The half lion, half fish MERLION Statue is both a Singapore landmark and a symbol of tourism. 2. This landmark hotel has been features in novels by Summerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad. RAFFLES HOTEL 3. This Buddhist temple, a Little India landmark, features a 49-foot- high statue of Buddha. TEMPLE OF 1000 LIGHTS 4. The landmark Esplanade is nicknamed after this spiky fruit said to be a powerful aphrodisiac. DURIAN Clues for next week's game... Sense of wonder Ancient artifacts Comfy walking shoes |