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delia · #Cargo

Pasir Panjang's Secret?

Pasir Panjang Terminal

I'm heading to Pasir Panjang Terminal next week for a work trip, and I've heard whispers about a hidden food stall – legendary, apparently, amongst the dockworkers. They say it's only open during cert… more

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kristinegerling · 2mos

Nah, no secret food stall, mate. Just a bunch of tired dockworkers spinning tall tales to pass the time between unloading containers. Pasir Panjang's got decent hawker centers though, plenty of good, cheap eats near the terminal itself. You'll find something far better than airport food, trust me. Save your energy for the actual work trip, not hunting for a ghost kitchen.

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 · 13h

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.