Around Singapore

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

1. The Meyer Place has two "blocks": The tower block and the conservation bungalow. 2. Formerly, behind the conservation bungalow used to be an open space of the previous hotel. 3. Today, this becomes not only a car park but also a swimming pool on the top deck of the car park. 4. Thus, today, you can say that there is a large water position, behind the conservation bungalow of The Meyer Place. The Feng Shui of the tower block has not changed. But the Feng Shui of the conservation bungalow, has changed with the newly TOP The View @ Meyer. 4. From the site plan; from the top view one can see the swimming pool and the conservation bungalow clearly marked. With some…

This picture was taken today (6 June 2000) of the Fortredale. On this side of the building (there are two sides), at the higher floors it shows only one unit being occupied. In a city like Singapore, where apartments are snapped up the moment they are `sold', there seems to be few take up (actually staying) in these apartments. Earlier, I mentioned that the windows of this apartment are not conducive for a humid and hot city like Singapore. In fact, most Singaporeans have also, I believe found it not `practical' to stay in. In my opinion, the curtains in the apartment shown, looks `make-shift', and (unfortunately) reminds one of a refugee camp. This recent picture (Plea…

Dear Users, 1. An interesting jade piece carved to look like a Chinese cabbage. 2. A tea-pot that has a fishing net (mesh) 3. Bone carving, with a male and female on each side. Often the bone used are e.g. elephant, buffalo and other animals. Click on this link: http://www.geomancy.net/pics/amoy/index.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Users, Shot on Location: Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore For the first time, you will see paranomic view of shots: 1. The first shot is a paranomic view of the Nine dragons on both side of the entrance wall of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. If you notice carefully, the wavy patterns below the dragons symbolises the dragon floating on clouds. 2. A bird's eye view of the frontage of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The building has eight floors plus a single ninth floor at the top. My Pictures site is forever growing and now already has a substantial amount of resource and higher quality photos. Follow this link and Enjoy!:- http://www.geomancy.net/p…

1. Snuff bottles Chinese snuff bottles are unique because they are not only hand painted but painted from within the bottle. Imagine using a brush and inserting it into the small hole on the top of the bottle and painting a `mirror' image of landscapes etc.. inside the bottle. Truly amazing! 2. Stone paintings Usually, happy children faces are painted on stones. In one of the stone paintings, can you spot a child eating a water melon? 3. Golden Roosters This is a 24K gold plated Golden Rooster from RISIS Pte Ltd at www.risis.com.sg The owner certainly has `No taboos' displaying it in the house. Oops.. am I referring to myself:) *JOKE* Click here: http://www.geomancy.net/…

This is a collection of interesting Chinese tea cups and animal bone carvings: 1. One interesting object is the lotus root design tea cup. 2. There are two animal bone intricate carvings. Click here to find out more: http://www.geomancy.net/pics/teacups1/index.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. Find out what the `God of Wealth' looks like. 2. Unique bamboo clay tea cup designs. 3. A pair of rare light-purple jade lion figurines and more... http://www.geomancy.net/pics/teacups/index.htm

Please click this link to view a collection of Chinese jade, ivory and pottery:- http://www.geomancy.net/pics/jade1/index.htm

Attached please find pictures of three jade items: Pictures 1 & 4: Antique Jade sculpture of Buddha's hand. This piece of jade feels exceptionally cold. Pictures 2 & 5: A quality jade piece of fish carving. Pictures 3 & 6: A circular jade piece (of a horse), I understand is used for daily hand exercises.

There are 10 pictures of phoneix designs that are commonly found on Chinese potterys, paintings and pictures.

Book Title: The Encyclopedia of the Chinese Overseas Editor: Lynn Pang The first book oif its kind to chroinicle the story of the overseas Chinese with factual information on Chinese communites, their business and political leaders and the success stories. Source & Credit: UOB Mail Boutique, Credit Card Marketing Brochure Picture 1: Picture 2: Picture 3:

Follow this link to learn the Chinese characters (in Mandarin) of the Five Elements:- http://www.geomancy.net/pics/5elements/index.htm The same Chinese characters are currently used by Geomancy.net as navigation icons on the Main page of the various sites e.g. geomancy.net, geomancy-online.com, geomancy-forum.com