There's a heritage role for preserving flea markets
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Jan 10, 2012 - ST Forum
WHILE Singapore has flea markets like many other countries, there is, among other differences, a trending contrast: ours are disappearing swiftly.
More than half a century ago, there were street and food vendors from Eu Tong Sen Street near Majestic Theatre to the old Thong Chai Medical Institution near Merchant Road and along Pagoda Street beside the Sri Mariamman Temple.
They are gone now.
Only the ubiquitous Thieves' Market along Sungei Road remains, but even this street institution is about to pack it in.
I understand that it will be the last open-air 'flea market' to go.
Our flea market vendors now are also different in profile. They are usually seniors, unemployed or the low-income who depend on the market for extra cash.
An old alley beside Mohamed Ali Lane was once a popular flea market during the 1970s to 1990s. It was a treasure trove of artefacts that were sought after by collectors and local museums.
We need a unique area to showcase our multicultural heritage, a place to let Singaporeans and tourists appreciate the natural feel of a local flea market.
Yeo Choon Seng
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ehhhhh, nearby simlim tower tat one is which flea market ah???
nowadays the defination of flea market also change le... dunno but to me, flea market is sell alot alot alot of different old old stuff, some complete useless, some might be junk, some might be treasure... After all, one man's junk might be another's treasure...
nowadays the flea market at scape all only sell new stuff, as in those trendy stuff... clothes, accessories which ppl usually order in from the internet -____-
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Originally posted by ^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~:
ehhhhh, nearby simlim tower tat one is which flea market ah???
nowadays the defination of flea market also change le... dunno but to me, flea market is sell alot alot alot of different old old stuff, some complete useless, some might be junk, some might be treasure... After all, one man's junk might be another's treasure...
nowadays the flea market at scape all only sell new stuff, as in those trendy stuff... clothes, accessories which ppl usually order in from the internet -____-
that one is Sungei Road lor.
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china sq tt one still have?
tt one got alotta toys and vintage stuff oso
zook tt one is for "atas" stuff
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The elites buay tahan karang goonie lang.