Chapter 1
From swamp to global metropolis
Chapter 2
The green blueprint of a garden city
Chapter 3
The delicious melting pot of cultures
Chapter 4
Quirky laws and high-tech living
YOUR GOAL
Master of Discovering Singapore
Ch 3 · The delicious melting pot of cultures
marcus Singapore's Hawker Culture
Wok-hei on the fire, laksa in the bowl, UNESCO's got our soul!
Fun Fact
Michelin star hawker: In 2016, a Singapore hawker stall selling soya sauce chicken became the world's first to win a Michelin star.
Glossary
hawker centre (noun)
An open-air food complex containing multiple stalls that sell a variety of inexpensive dishes. In December 2020, UNESCO added Singapore's communal dining hubs to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
An open-air food complex containing multiple stalls that sell a variety of inexpensive dishes. In December 2020, UNESCO added Singapore's communal dining hubs to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Quiz
What is the unique colloquial English-based creole spoken informally by Singaporeans?
Quiz
Which traditional Singaporean breakfast consists of toasted bread with coconut jam, soft-boiled eggs, and coffee?
Quiz
In which year was Singapore's hawker culture officially added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
Quiz
Which neighborhood in Singapore is famous for its colorful shophouses, temples, and Indian restaurants?
Quiz
What is the name of Singapore's policy introduced in 1989 to prevent ethnic enclaves in public housing?