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A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
This corridor will always be full of colors.

A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
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A calligrapher and souvenir shopkeeper at ChinaTown, Singapore

A calligrapher and souvenir shopkeeper at ChinaTown, Singapore
Calligraphy is widely practiced as an art form and a popular craftwork.

A calligrapher and souvenir shopkeeper at ChinaTown, Singapore
People · Still Life

Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore

Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore
Posture of the saint that became popular from one of his images.

Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore
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Lion dancers having a mini break, at Hougang, Singapore

Lion dancers having a mini break, at Hougang, Singapore
It’s good to see youths take up such cultural events.

Lion dancers having a mini break, at Hougang, Singapore
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A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore

A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
Kavadis are getting more colorful and decorative over the years.

A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore

A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore
It’s always wonderful to see a father carrying his kid on his shoulders, the girl had an unobstructed view.

A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore
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An elderly man resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore

An elderly man  resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore
He seems to be well prepared that he could have been regularly resting in this shade.

An elderly man resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore
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Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Two men fulfill the four legs and would need to sync up so well through out the dance performance.

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
People · Still Life

Along the corridor at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

Along the corridor at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
I liked the afternoon sun, and the statue seems to be that of a boy buddha.

Along the corridor at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
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An elderly cleaner taking away plates for cleaning at Tekka Market hawker center, Little India, Singapore

An elderly cleaner taking away plates for cleaning at Tekka Market hawker center, Little India, Singapore
It’s one of a busy hawker centre.

An elderly cleaner taking away plates for cleaning at Tekka Market hawker center, Little India, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A pair of black-cheeked lovebirds at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

A pair of black-cheeked lovebirds at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Always good to see those birds in pair. They’re very lovely.

A pair of black-cheeked lovebirds at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

An Ashy Tailorbird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore

An Ashy Tailorbird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
Apparently they love mangroves and they generally found amidst those trees.

An Ashy Tailorbird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A black-naped Oriole bird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore

A black-naped Oriole bird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
It was very hard to catch it amidst the branches.

A black-naped Oriole bird at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
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Tailors busy at work in their shop, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore

Tailors busy at work in their shop, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore
Always nice to see tailoring skills still sought in the marketplace.

Tailors busy at work in their shop, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore
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A massage therapist attending a old couple in his street-side workplace, Bugis, Singapore

A massage therapist attending a old couple in his street-side workplace, Bugis, Singapore
A massage therapist attending a old couple in his street-side workplace, Bugis, Singapore
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Dancer Shantha Rati in Nataraj posture in a workshop at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore

Dancer Shantha Rati in Nataraj posture ina workshop at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore
Nataraja is the king of all dance postures, as the name implies.

Dancer Shantha Rati in Nataraj posture in a workshop at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore
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A Taoist woman priest counseling a woman, Hougang, Singapore

A Taoist woman priest counseling a woman, Hougang, Singapore
The woman is all ears and very attentive to the counsel she’s receiving.

A Taoist woman priest counseling a woman, Hougang, Singapore
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Kathakali lead performer, Kalamandalam Biju dancing in a play, Cherita Singapura at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore

Kathakali lead performer, Kalamandalam Biju dancing in a play, Cherita Singapura at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore
Kathakali make up is very distinct and brings out facial expressions in prominence. Fascinating to the watch the live performance up close and delight to photograph.

Kathakali lead performer, Kalamandalam Biju dancing in a play, Cherita Singapura at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore