Description of toilet steps of Level 5 in Ngee Ann City

During our orchard road trail, we interviewed Ms Poon, who works in Ngee Ann City. From our interview, we had found out that one of the major changes of Ngee Ann City was that the 5^th floor, which used to be a car-parking floor, had been converted into a floor that houses shops, eateries, and services. As a result, many things on that floor had to be rebuilt, and that caused some major changes to the floor’s aesthetic design.

One of the most obvious changes was the toilets on the 5^th floor. The 5^th floor’s toilets are very different from the rest of the toilets throughout Ngee Ann City.

Because the level was used for parking cars at that time, no drainage or sewage system was previously installed for that level. Therefore, every single one of the toilet cubicles had to have raised platforms for the drainage and sewage.

We found this fact very interesting as to us this was the most interesting change in a building we had seen on our Orchard Road Trail.

Source of Information: Ms Poon (our interviewee)

Killiney Kopitiam Research

History
A Hainanese coffee shop located at 67 Killiney Road, Killiney Kopitiam was established in late 1919 by a Hainanese family surnamed Foo and formerly known as Kheng Hoe Heng Coffeeshop . Back then, it was famous for its traditional charcoal-grilled white bread toast and well-brewed coffee and tea.
Description
Killiney Kopitiam is a traditional Hainanese coffee shop franchise in Singapore. It is popular for its bread toast and fresh kaya, produced daily in the shop as an assurance of quality and freshness to customers. Kaya toast and French toast are its signature offerings. The menu was extended in 1998 to include an all-day menu of local dishes like laksa, chicken curry, mee siam and mee rebus, in addition to its breakfast favourites of bread, coffee, tea and soft-boiled eggs.
Killiney Kopitiam offers a selection of food pastes to enable customers to enjoy their favourite Killiney dishes at home, such as laksa, curry, mee rebus, mee siam and lontong. The shop also sells Killiney Kaya. Only natural ingredients are used to make this coconut jam– eggs with larger yolks, freshly squeezed coconut milk, fresh pandan leaves and white sugar.
Preserving heritage, re-branding a traditional trade
One regular customer of Killiney Kopitiam for over 15 years was Woon Tek Seng, vice-chairman of Ong Tradition Singapore, a firm of international money brokers. A Hainanese himself, Ong wanted to preserve the Hainanese culture and bought over the shop from its retiring owners for $600,000 in late 1992 when he was 43 years old, giving up his broking company as a consequence. In 1993, he renamed the coffee shop and spent $60,000 on its renovation.
Three key Hainanese staff from the original shop stayed on and assisted him, passing on their skills in producing quality kaya (a jam made from eggs, coconut milk, sugar and pandan leaves), bread toast, coffee and tea. While Killiney Kopitiam no longer roasts its own coffee beans or makes its own bread, it continues to produce kaya and offers thick, charcoal-grilled white bread toast.
In 1998, Woon opened a second branch in Siglap, mainly to create jobs for his friends and ex-staff who were unemployed. The first Killiney franchise was opened in March 2001 in Serangoon Gardens. That same year, Woon opened Killiney’s first overseas branch in Kuala Lumpur.
On June 27 2004, Killiney Kopitiam collaborated with a non-profit volunteer welfare organisation, Teen Challenge, to open a Killiney Kopitiam franchise run entirely by ex-offenders at Tampines Changkat Community Centre. Woon waived the $30,000 franchise fee and offered a month of training in cooking and customer service to eight former drug offenders. The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports also lent support to the franchise by injecting $100,000 of capital from the ComCare Enterprise Fund. After three years, it closed with a loss of more than $100,000.
Over the past few years, Killiney Kopitiam has clinched several national distinctions. It was one of 16 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be awarded with the Heritage Brand Award by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) in November 2006. This accolade recognises local enterprises that have preserved heritage and tradition through their branding and evolved with the times. In addition, the 67 Killiney Road branch was listed in the Singapore Book of Records 2008 as being the “Oldest Existing Hainanese Coffeeshop”.
In recognition of his entrepreneurial spirit, Woon, the managing director of Killiney Kopitiam, was a recipient of the Spirit of Enterprise (SOE) Awards held on 23rd October 2006. In 2001, Killiney Kopitiam ventured overseas, and now has outlets in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Coping with crisis
During the bird flu outbreak in 2004, business at Killiney Kopitiam dropped by 40 percent. Singapore imposed a six-week ban on Malaysian poultry imports on 18 August, prompting Killiney Kopitiam’s 14 branches to take soft-boiled eggs off the menu during this period, and reserve its egg supply for producing kaya. However, it continued to offer French toast as liquefied eggs from Australia were used instead. For its curry chicken dish, it had to make use of frozen chickens, which cost ten percent more than fresh ones.
While Killiney Kopitiam typically used up to 4,000 fresh eggs daily, they received less than half their supply during the bird flu outbreak when egg prices spiked from 12 to 45 cents. After the ban was lifted, Killiney Kopitiam absorbed the price hike.

Timeline
Late 1919 : Killiney Kopitiam, formerly known as Kheng Hoe Heng Coffeeshop, opened on 67 Killiney Road.
Late 1992 : Woon Tek Seng, bought over, renamed and renovated the coffee shop.
1998 : Killiney Kopitiam opens its second branch in Siglap.
March 2001 : Killiney Kopitiam opens its first franchise in Serangoon Gardens.
2001 : The Killiney Kopitiam brand goes overseas with its first outlet in Kuala Lumpur.
27 June 2004 : Killiney Kopitiam partners Teen Challenge, a non-profit organisation, to open a franchise at  Tampines Changkat Community Centre run entirely by former drug addicts.
18 August 2004 : The six-week ban on Malaysian poultry imports prompts Killiney Kopitiam to drop soft-boiled eggs from the menu temporarily.
23 October 2006 : Woon Tek Seng was a winner in the Spirit of Enterprise (SOE) Awards for his entrepreneurial spirit in building up Killiney Kopitiam.
November 2006 : Killiney Kopitiam receives the Heritage Brand Award from the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME).
2007 : Killiney Kopitiam franchise at Tampines Changkat Community Centre closes with a loss of over $100,000.
2008 : 67 Killiney Road branch is listed in the Singapore Book of Records 2008 as being the oldest existing “Hainaniese coffeeshop”

http://wikitravel.org/en/Singapore/Orchard http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_1620_2009-12-23.html http://www.killiney-kopitiam.com/coprofile.html

TANGS Research

History

Tangs, founded in 1932 by Tang Choon Keng, is one of Singapore's oldest surviving departmental stores. It is also one of the earliest retail occupants in Orchard Road, Singapore's premier shopping district. Its flagship store with its distinctive green-tiled Chinese roof is a familiar landmark to shoppers and tourists.

House of Tang at Orchard Road

After the war, Tang saw that the time was ripe for expansion. The chance came when the Manasseh family decided to sell their land at No. 2 and 4 Scotts Road. During that time, many Jewish families were returning to the newly formed Israeli state and were disposing their properties at low prices. So in 1958, Tang bought a 1,351 square metres piece of land at a cost of $3.45 per square foot, at 310 Orchard Road which he built the third House of Tang at a cost of $200,000. When Tang first acquired the land, many decried the inauspicious location because the site faced the Tai San Ting cemetery. Orchard Road was also an isolated and quiet neighbourhood then. However Tang recognised the potential of the location. Residents living in Tanglin and Holland Road, and Malaysians from Johor Baru, had to drive pass his store in order to get to the city centre. The new House of Tang had a distinctive architecture. Its green-tiled roof with upturned corners and red columnades were modeled after the Chinese pavilions and palaces which Tang saw during his visit to Beijing.

Renamed to C. K. Tang

In 1960-61, the House of Tang closed briefly due to a disagreement with the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union. The dismissal of an employee had triggered a series of events which led to the staging of two strikes. The matter finally came to a close when the House of Tang went into voluntary liquidation. The store reopened the next year as C.K. Tang.

Tangs and Dynasty Hotel

In 1975, Tang decided to pull down the old building and to construct a 33-storey hotel and a shopping complex in its place. The new building retained the store's signature green-tiled Chinese roof. The Dynasty Hotel (later sold to Marriott and renamed to Marriott Hotel in 1995) and the new shopping complex opened in June 1982. The new store, with its name now shortened to Tangs, was well-received by shoppers.

Timeline:

1932: CK Tang founded Tangs

1958: House of Tang was constructed at 310 orchard road

1960-1961: House of Tangs closed briefly and reopened as C.K. Tangs

1975: C.K. Tangs was pulled down and reconstructed as a hotel and shopping complex now commonly known as Dynasty hotel and Tangs respectively.

 www.dev.timeoutsingapore.com

http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_1170_2009-03-11.html

Ngee Ann City Research

Ngee Ann City is presently known as “Taka” to locals, after its more well-known anchor tenant, Takashimaya. Therefore, some people may have heard of Takashimaya but have no idea what in the world is Ngee Ann City.

History

Ngee Ann City is built on burial ground, part of a parcel of land which used to be Tai Shan Ting which was managed and owned by the Ngee Ann Kongsi in the 1950s. Ngee Ann Kongsi is an organisation that protects the interests of the Teo Chews in Singapore. Ngee Ann City’s building design is inspired by the Great Wall of China, however there are rumours that Ngee Ann City was built to resemble a tombstone to appease the “spirits of the dead” since it was built on burial ground.

Development of Ngee Ann City

The piece of land Ngee Ann City is built on a pice of land which was much sought-after in the past. It was sought after by Far East Organisation and even Hilton International Hotel. Ngee  Ann City was one of the many projects to revamp orchard road which once used to be a plantation of nutmeg, pepper and fruit orchards from the 1800s. The construction of the complex cost S$520 million and took four years to complete. It was officially opened by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on 21^st September 1993.

Building Design

Ngee Ann City’s building design is inspired by the Great Wall of China, however there are rumours that Ngee Ann City was built to resemble a tombstone to appease the “spirits of the dead” since it was built on burial ground. The two towers of Ngee Ann City were intended to represent Chinese door Gods to

Represent strength, generousity and unity. The building is also now connected to underpasses of other buildings and malls in the area to provide convenience to shoppers.

 Orchard Road Timeline

1830s – Known for its Nutmeg, pepper and fruit plantations.

1840s- Houses started to appear around Orchard Road

End of the 1840s- Graveyards started to appear.

1860s- Many private houses were at Orchard Road.

1900s- Commercial development of Orchard Road started when the first Cold Storage was established there.

1950s- Tangs was opened.

1970s- The first multi-story mall was opened following more and more development projects.

2005- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that there would be even more development at Orchard Road to create more fun in the district and to keep up with the vibrant cities in the region.

2009- Government spent S$40 million to upgrade infrastructure at Orchard Road.

Credits:

http://www.orchardroad.sg/about/past.php

http://www.ngeeann.com.sg/webtop/

The Cathay Research

-          Originally opened in 1939 as Cathay Building.

-          In 2000, it closed for redevelopment and reopened as The Cathay in March 2006.

-         Located at the foot of Mount Sophia

-         Once the tallest building in Singapore.

-         Used to house the popular Cathay Cinema as well as the famous Cathay Hotel and Cathay Restaurant.

-          The cinema was opened in 1939 while the main tower was completed in 1941.

-          16-storey building

-           Was the tallest building in Singapore until the Asia Insurance Building was completed in 1954.

History of land:

-          Land once stood a Victorian-style building which the family of prominent businessman Teo Hoo Lye lived.

-          Louis Molteni's bakery and confectionary occupied the ground floor.

-          This building stood for more than 40 years before it was demolished in 1934. The property was purchased by the family of the late Loke Yew in 1937 and the land cleared for the construction of Cathay Building.

Timeline:

1934: Victorian style building was demolished

1937: purchased by family of Loke Yew, land cleared for construction of Cathay Building

1939: Cathay Building opened (however only the cinema was fully completed)

1941: main tower completed

2000: Cathay Building closed for redevelopment

2006: reopened as The Cathay in March

MacDonald House Research

-          Located a short distance from the Istana

-          Located at Orchard Road in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area, Singapore's central business district

-          Before it was vacated in the early 2000s, the building housed HSBC on the first few floors of the building.

-          Last remaining office building in facing brick in the central area.

-          Completed in 1949 and designed by Reginal Eyre of the architectural firm Palmer and Turner.

-          One of the first high-rise buildings in Orchard Road.

-          First large office building of the post-war era.

-          Was officially opened on 2 July 1949 by Malcolm MacDonald, British Commissioner-General for Southeast Asia from 1948 to 1955.

-          The bomb explosion occurred during the period of Indonesian Confrontation on 20 January 1963, eight days after Singapore's incorporation into the new Federation of Malaysia.

Timeline:

Before early 2000s: building housed HSBC

1949: MacDonald House was completed

        : Officially opened on 2 July by Malcolm MacDonald

1963: bomb explosion occurred

Shaw House Research

1958 – Lido Cinema was built as a 10-storey building

·        Officially opened by Lin Yew Hock on 22 November

1980s – Old Lido Cinema torn down, and turn into a 21-storey building

·        Shaw Organisation’s latest project to date

Goodwood Park Hotel Research

1900 – Tower Block was built to house the Teutonia Club for German residents in Singapore

·        Teutonia Club already existed a long time ago, but they needed a bigger clubhouse because business was so busy with many bookings.

·        It was a venue of high society in the late nineteenth century.

1919 – Auctioned off to Manassah brothers and renamed Club Goodwood Hall. Manages by Ezeikel Manassah

·        Most Germans had to leave Singapore and shipped to Australia and therefore the use of the Teutonia Club could not be practised anymore.

1922 – Club Goodwood Hall was officially opened

1929 – Converted to a hotel called Goodwood Park Hotel

1942-1945 – Hotel ceased operations for a short while because of Japanese Occupation

Ezeikel’s stepson, Vivian Bath took charge of the hotel in 1947 after his stepfather died. Over the next 20 years, he lead the hotel to be one of the finest in Asia. $2.5 million was spent revamping the hotel. The Tower Wing was again extensively renovated in 1978.

22 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228221, Singapore

Far East Plaza Research

In 1965, Metro became one of the first retailers to open a department store in Orchard Road. The store located in Liat Towers was named Metrotex. It was later renamed Metro Orchard when the store moved to the Holiday Inn Shopping Complex at Scotts Road in 1973. In the same year, Metro listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. By this time, the Metro had built a distinctive image with its red "M" logo and uniformed sales staff.

At its peak, Metro had five stores along Orchard Road in shopping centres such as Far East Plaza and Lucky Plaza. It was in Lucky Plaza that Singapore's first "high-end" department store Metro Grand Store opened in 1978. During the 1970s, Metro established itself as a leading distributor and agent of several European luxury brands such as Cartier, Charles Jourdan and Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent and Monet. In 1979, the company co-founded The Hour Glass, a luxury watch retailer which carried brands such as Rolex and Piaget. The Hour Glass was later sold off in 1987. The group was also responsible for bringing in American retailers such as toy store Toys 'R' Us in 1986, Esprit, and discount chain K-mart in 1994, which closed two years later.

Source: http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_1506_2009-04-22.html

1983

Apr 1983 - Then in April 1983, somebody took the scene a bold step forward by opening a fulltime gay disco Niche, located in Far East Plaza. With Niche operating on the Orchard Road belt on a nightly basis, would such a stepped up profile invite police action? Evidently the police did not do anything for Niche went on to become a fixture on the gay scene, packing them in on most nights. The question many gay Singaporeans today may ask would be did Niche get a permit.  From guw-101 Where queens ruled! - Related web pages www.yawningbread.org/guest_2005/guw-101.htm

1987

Dec 12, 1987 - The Orchard MRT Station began operations on 12 December 1987. The station has five exits namely A (to Shaw House, Shaw Centre, Tangs, Singapore Marriott, Paragon, Lucky Plaza, Grand Hyatt Singapore) Palais Renaissance, Scotts Square, Far East Plaza and Goodwood Park Hotel), B (to Four Seasons Hotel, Orchard Parksuites, Orchard Boulevard), C (to ION Orchard, Wisma Atria), D (Ngee Ann City, ION Orchard, Wisma Atria), and E (Wheelock Place, Liat ...  Show less From Orchard MRT Station (NS22) | Singapore Travel Tips - Related web pages www.singapore-traveltips.com/orchard-mrt .. Far East Plaza is a shopping centre in Singapore, located in the heart of the Orchard Road shopping belt. Opened in 1982 together with a metro that has since closed down, the mall had cheap fashion and food outlets. Over the past few years, Far East Plaza has been a center for youth culture in Singapore, containing many clothing outlets within the shopping center. As well, numerous tattoo parlors are present, mostly located on the upper floors. Though, with the emergence of the youth *scape centers, and other youth oriented shopping malls springing up, such as Cathay Cineleisure, the number of youth that frequent Far East Plaza has slowly declined. Far East Plaza also houses 'Far East Plaza Residences' Serviced Apartments.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_East_Plaza

1983
Far East Plaza
Considered "The Biggest Tourist Shopping Centre in South-East Asia" then
First on Singapore mainland to have a musical fountain
First residential development offering services

2002
LevelOne at Far East Plaza
Launched street level retail concept

Source: http://www.fareast.com.sg/feocorp.web/index.aspx?page=history-and-milestones

Far East Shopping Centre was the first shopping centre in Singapore to feature an atrium and external escalators, while Far East Plaza became one of the first shopping centres to gain a strong following among youths. To date, Far East Organization has developed nine sites on Orchard Road into major shopping malls, with the latest being Orchard Central. 

1983 
Far East Plaza 
“The Biggest Tourist Shopping Centre in Southeast Asia”. First to have a musical fountain and to offer the option of services as part of the residential leasing package in its Deluxe Apartments. 

Source: http://www.fareast.com.sg/feocorp.upload/landmark/1q2010/index.htm

Mixed Landuse #5

This picture shows that the Goodwood Park hotel is a place of mixed land use. The Goodwood Park hotel houses many different services as it is a hotel. Some of the places this hotel has are eateries, a carpark, a spa, rooms, shops and a swimming pool. This shows that the Goodwood Park hotel has many different services provided in one place. Therefore, we can conclude that the Goodwood Park hotel has a mixed land use.

Mixed Landuse #4

This image shows the mixed land use at Shaw House.  Here, the land is being used effectively as there are many levels within the area given. Also, there are a variety of shops at Shaw House, ranging from furniture to apparel and even food. At that, there are still plants being planted around the area and still, people are able to travel freely about the place. The windows and glass panels of the shops are also used to put up banners and advertisements. Along the pathway outside of Shaw House there are also seats for people to sit on. An Isetan outlet is also found here. Therefore, the land use at Shaw House is really very effective.

Mixed Landuse #3

This picture shows that Ngee Ann City has mixed land use. This is shown by the 1^st storey directory of both Tower A and Tower B of Takashimaya also known as Ngee Ann City. From the names of the stores given on the directory, it shows that Ngee Ann City serves a number of purposes. For example, Kinokuniya is there for retail purposes, Raffles Medical is there for medical purposes along with many other clinics and learning centres such as Berlitz Language Centre. Therefore, this shows how land use has been maximised by putting many purposes into one entire spot. 

Mixed Landuse #2

This picture shows that this place is being used for many different purposes. This is shown by the entrance to Tangs on one side, and the entrance to Orchard MRT station on the other side. This means that this area has both shops, eateries, services as well as an MRT station, which shows that the land in the picture above is being used for many different things. Therefore, this area has mixed land use.

Mixed Landuse #1

This picture shows that the building is being used for many different purposes. This is shown by then sign, as it depicts that many different eateries, shops and services can be found here. This means that the building houses many different types of services, shops and eateries. Therefore, this building has mixed land use.

High Density Landuse #5

This picture shows that Ngee Ann City has a high density land use. This is shown by this information board, which states all the services found on the 1^st floor. There are at least 50 shops on the first floor, and over the 5 floors of retail, there should be at least 250 shops and services. Furthermore, as Ngee Ann City consists of 26 floors and 3 basement levels. Ngee Ann City has many services spread over their 26 floors and 3 basement levels. Therefore, we can conclude that Ngee Ann City has a high density land use.

High Density Landuse #4

This picture shows that the Cathay Cineplex is a place of high density land use. The Cathay Cineplex is a 17-storey Cinema, shopping mall and serviced apartment. This means that the Cathay Cineplex has many services provided, while it covers a very small space. The photograph here shows the overwhelming number of escalators we see from just one angle from where we took this picture. This means that there is a large number of escalators needed because of the high density of the Cathay Cineplex. Therefore, we can conclude that the Cathay Cineplex is a very dense area of land use.

High Density Landuse #3

This pictures shows that Far East plaza is a place of high density land use. This is shown by the many escalators going up and down the inside of Far East plaza, meaning there is actually many floors to this plaza. Far East Plaza also houses many services, and they are contained in such a small area over many floors. Therefore, we can conclude that Far East plaza has a high density land use.

High Density Landuse #2

This picture shows that Ngee Ann city has a high density land use. This is shown by Tower A and Tower B of Takashimaya. Ngee Ann city is a building both used for office purposes and also retail purposes. Tower A is a very high building, therefore making it quite obvious that the building serves office purposes. Its other building, Tower B, is also the same height as Tower A. This building is has a high density building because it maximizes land use as more people can fit in this building compared to a shorter one.

High Density Landuse #1

This picture shows that this area has a high density land use. This is shown by Tangs on one side, and the MRT station on the other side. Inside tangs, there are many shops, eateries, and services over their 5 floors. There is also an adjoining car park, which adds to the high density of the land use. Furthermore, the Orchard MRT station and underpass is directly underneath it, making the density of this area even higher. Therefore, we can conclude that this area’s usage of land is very high.

Different Nationalities #5

This image shows how different people of different races are able to come together. It can be seen in this photograph that three people of different races are talking to each other outside Far East plaza. The lady who is asking for directions is not only of a different race from the two other Chinese school girls, but is a tourist in Singapore. She was asking the two girls for directions. The school girls had helped this lady of a different race, which shows that they are racially harmonious are able to get along with people of different races. They conversed in English, which is one of the most commonly spoken languages around the world, and could understand each other as there was no language barrier between them. Therefore, we can see that people of different races are able to get along with each other.

Different Nationalities #4

This image shows how Tangs is able to allow different people of different races to come together at the same place. It can be seen in this photograph that three people of different races are conversing with each other outside of Tangs and discussing on where to go. At Tangs, the signs are not only in English but also in other languages, making it easier for other races to find their way around the place. Therefore, Tangs is a free and easy place for tourists and locals alike to visit and shop.

Different Nationalities #3

This picture shows how different races are able to converse with each other. Two women, possibly of different nationalities, converse with each other with no difficulty in between. There is no sign of awkwardness between the two which clearly signifies how different nationalities are able to communicate in such a way which is comfortable for both parties. Despite the age gaps, language and racial differences, these do not pose a problem to the communication between two or more different generations for these do not determine the capability of how they’re able to get along or converse well with one another. Therefore, we can conclude that although people are of different races, they are able to get along and hold a conversation just fine.

Different Nationalities #2

This photograph shows two women of different nationalities eating together at a table in an eatery in a shopping centre. One of them is a Chinese while the other is an Indian. It can be seen from the photograph that people of different races and nationalities can get along well with one another, to the extent that they actually choose to eat together. This implies that despite their differences, people of different nationalities are able to enjoy one another’s company, and are able to converse without any sense of difficulty.

Different Nationalities #1

This photograph shows two women of different nationalities talking to each other in a shopping mall. It can be seen in the photograph that different races and nationalities can actually converse with each other, without any sense of awkwardness or discrimination. This implies that though people are of different nationalities, they are able to communicate well with one another. It also shows that Singapore is a multi-racial country.   

Different Generations #5

This picture shows different generations and how they converse together. This picture shows a father and son talking while what it seems like waiting for the ‘green man’ to light up. This pair of father-and-son comes from different generations each. From here, we can see how easily different generations can get along, especially when they are related somehow like this pair in the picture. Therefore, we can see that Even though they are of different generations, they are still able to understand each other, similar to other family members all across Singapore.

Different Generations #4

This picture shows a father and son talking while what it seems like waiting for the ‘green man’ to light up. This pair of father-and-son comes from different generations each. From here, we can see how easily different generations can get along, especially when they are related somehow like this pair in the picture. Even though they are of different generations, they are still able to understand each other, similar to other family members all across Singapore.

Different Generations #3

This picture shows a pair of father-and-son at Ngee Ann City. Ngee Ann City does not only attract adults but also children. This picture shows a Meet and Greet session with Kung Fu Panda in Takashimaya, Ngee Ann City. At the same time, they sell Kung Fu Panda related merchandise and promote Dreamworks’ newest movie, Kung Fu Panda 2. As Ngee Ann City organises such events, more Parents bring the children to the meet and greet session. This shows how events like these help to bring the different generations together. Therefore, we can conclude that different generations are able to come together.

A video of another Singaporean who was there at the Meet and Greet session who took a video and uploaded it on youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLFgul5sZ6I

Different Generations #2

This picture shows that different generations can get along well and help one another when in need. This is shown by a tourist, who is much older than the 2 school girls seen in this picture, asking for directions to a certain place. These 2 girls willingly extended a helping hand to this lady although they were not familiar with each other. They did not brush her aside despite their age and nationality differences. They answered her questions when she was in doubt and helped her out although she was of a different generation. Therefore, we can conclude that different generations are able to get along well with each other despite differences and age gaps.

Different Generations #1

This picture shows that different generations are inter-connected in one whole community. This is shown by an old man who sells ice cream by a roadside, encounters customers of different ages; most of which are younger than him. The younger generations purchase from him, helping to contribute to his income which will help to feed his family and pay for his bills. Meanwhile, these youngsters may also help to spread the news of this ice-cream sidewalk stall which is similar to giving the old man free publicity which will help his business’s popularity grows among the younger generations. Therefore, we can see that many different generations interact here on a daily basis.