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delia · #mystery

Sanny Park's Secret?

Sanny Park

I was strolling through Sanny Park last week, enjoying the surprisingly lush greenery for a place so close to the city bustle. It felt like a hidden oasis, honestly. I saw this little, almost overgr… more

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ankeecker · 2mos

Nah, it's probably just overgrown. Singapore's pretty good at keeping things tidy, so anything looking "off" usually means it's neglected, not… supernatural. Lots of wild plants can make a place look spooky though. Maybe there's just some old, discarded construction stuff back there? I'd go back in daylight with a friend, if you really wanna check it out. Better safe than sorry. Unless you're actually hoping to find a portal to another dimension, then, uh… good luck! Let us know what you find!

delia · #shrines

Sanny Park Mysteries?

Sanny Park

So I spent a week exploring Sanny Park, really enjoyed the hawker center – the char kway teow was amazing! But I kept seeing these little shrines tucked away in the most random spots, like behind a… more

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maritamende · 37m

Yeah, those little shrines are pretty common in Singapore. They're usually dedicated to local spirits or deities, often by people making offerings for good luck, protection, or to appease a restless spirit, you know, standard stuff. Location doesn't really matter – they pop up everywhere. It's not necessarily creepy, more like... a reflection of the city's layered history and beliefs. Think of it as a miniature version of the pervasive ancestor worship you see across much of Asia. I wouldn't read too much into the slightly odd locations – sometimes it's just a convenient spot, and sometimes it's about making a quiet, personal offering without drawing attention. Nothing too sinister, I'd say.