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Here are some more pictures on the above...

In many of the pictures you will see that the flags are placed according to North, South, East and West. You can also see the romanised character of each of the Mandarin word for: North - Bei (or a good example is Beijing, the capital of China. Where `Bei' refers to North and thus one can now understand that Beijing is located in the `north'. South - is known as `nan'. East - as `dong' West - is `xi'. Apologies if the graphics is between 110k to 170k each. This is because, the finer details can be view extremely clear. Rather than less clear.

1. Imagine the pain they have to go through to bind their feet. 2. And the agony of walking ...like walking on stilts.... 3. It was thought in the past that girls / women would look graceful with `small feet'. But really.. what an agony... I cannot imagine! Source and Credit: Some of the photos have `credits' on them. For those pictures - from unknown source. I will be pleased to add the credit to these pictures / illustration if highlighted to me...

Dear Anon, Many thanks for pointing out the poll on the Fullerton Building. In my opinion: 1. Although the sloping roofs `accumulates' to a central point; if the frontage is not properly `protected' i.e. the frontage (is where it faces the sea); wealth in such a situation looks like it will drain off into the water. 2. For the tenants (housed under) on each side of the sloping roof; in Feng Shui, these shops would ultimately open and close. And most likely tenants would change. 3. Perhaps, the rent may then be reduced such that it becomes more or less office space at some of this premises. 4. However, I believe it would make a better choice for it to have a larger percent…

Various scenes of shop house frontages...

A typical shop with their name panel. Notice the two lions `holding up' the name panel at both sides of the bottom of the name panel.

Dear Kaushal, 1. Firstly, as a clarification when u mentioned `nice feng shui object' usually all Chinese objects are not called feng shui object but rather.. should instead be called general Chinese objects or symbols:) 2. For the benefit of members in this forum, I have attached three pictures: 2.1 A picture similar to what you had mentioned - a boy with a large fish and coins. This picture signifies: Good Luck where the large fish is `spitting' out coins for good wealth. 2.2 Another picture of a boy. This time holding a large fish. This time the fish represents wealth i.e. Wealth and prosperity. The common Chinese saying " NIAN NIAN YOU YU " or translated as Every Yea…

This road side stall, sells Chinese calligraphy written on `papers'. In the past, it was very popular for houses to paste such calligraphy writings especially during the Lunar New Year. Depending on the size and amount of words, these `good luck calligraphy' sell for between US$2 to US$20 depending on the size and number of characters. This is indeed a dying occupation as nowadays it is much cheaper to buy it off the printers.

This picture was taken in Smith Street, Singapore, Chinatown. This display, shows various specimens of: 1. Seahorses 2. Sharks fin 3. Crocodile And many more medicinal / herbs...

Two more pictures: 1. A really close-up picture showing clearly the candle-holders on each side and the joss-stick holder. 2. Please note that candles used are also red in colour. Chinese do not use white candle sticks on these altars. White signify `death'. (Although it does signify purity... but has such a meaning in this situation.

1. Development known as: The Abode at Devonshire, Singapore 2. In my opinion, this development reminds me of the glass frontage of the Fortredale, another Singapore high rise building with glass surrounding the building. 3. The Abode at Devonshire, is 15 storey high a small development comprising of 26 units. Based on the developer's description it is based on interescting planes of glass, concrete and aluminium. 4. Although it does not have as much as the `revealing' glass surrounding half of each unit, nevertheless, in my opinion, the frontage with `enclosed' glass is not appropriate for Singapore, a hot and humid country. 5. In my opinion, for a house, Qi cannot flow f…

Attached please find a layout plan where the toilet (toilet bowl) is next to the main entrance. This layout is considered inauspicious under Shapes and Form Feng Shui. Best to avoid... purchasing such a unit.

Hi Everyone, This message is a follow-up, part II of the exhibit in the Fuk Tak Chi Museum. It has some interesting exhibits about Chinese culture. If you have the time, do "drop-by" this URL:- http://my.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagefolio.cgi?direct=Chinese_Arts_and_Crafts/Singapore_in_1800s_to_1950s

The Fuk Tak Chi Temple, which has been turned into a museum is said to be the oldest temple in Singapore. There are over 61 pictures in Part One of this series. The URL link is:- http://my.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagefolio.cgi?direct=Temples/Singapore/Fuk_Tak_Chi_Temple_Museum A further 80 pictures will be added to this resource. The new pictures will include items of that era (period). Warmest Regards, Cecil

This location used artificial plants to neutralise a poison arrow:- http://my.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagefolio.cgi?direct=Feng_Shui_Cures/Artificial_plants

Please visit this URL: http://my.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagefolio.cgi?direct=Buildings/Commercial_Buildings 1. The Hyatt Hotel This famous 5 star hotel in Singapore, uses Feng Shui. Its main entrance is tilted to an auspicious angle. The main staircase uses semi-circular steps radiating outwards. 2. Ngee Ann City There are more pictures of this building. Which includes a paranomic view of the back of the water position and more pictures of the lions etc.. 3. The Hereen and Centrepoint Another shopping centre (The Hereen) with the traditional lions at its entrance. 4. Tangs Shopping Centre and Marriot Hotel This Marriot Hotel (Formerly Tangs Hotel) has water pos…

Ngee Ann City, is another mega development that has twin towers. It has a magnificant frontage which is guarded by two huge lions. It also has a Ming Tang (semi-circular water position radiating outwards of this entire building).

1. The Furama Hotel is in the shape of fingers raising upwards to the sky. 2. It looks wavy and is considered the water element. 3. A picture of a typical restuarant front is also shown.

1. This is an old temple, in the heart of the central business district. 2. One unique feature is the burning of a `longevity' or spiral incense. There are lots of it strung across the court yard.

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These are pictures of common Chinese style terrace houses of the 1930s. This row of terrace houses has been turned into a row of (commercial) shophouses. These terrace houses are in the heart of the Central Business District in Singapore. Location: Steven Street Warmest Regards, Cecil

This office which is directly `hit' by a `T-junction' where vehicles, move towards it has been in bad shape. Please wait loading picture (100k)... The building to the right is not affected as usually cars are parked on that side of the road. Both buildings to the left and right of this building looks lovely but not for this one. Where the roof is also in disrepair. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee