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Explore Katong/Joo Chiat - Singapore
Strolling around Peranakan heritage shops, savoring local cuisine, and immersing yourself in Kampung culture are must-dos when you visit Katong/Joo Chiat Street.
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It has also gained traction over the years thanks to its mix of attention-grabbing shops, diverse dining options and indie retail outlets."},{"type":"text","content":"Katong/Joo Chiat neighborhood has colorful streets combined with classical architecture. Walking through the Katong/Joo Chiat area, people seem to be immersed in an extremely interesting cultural space with the spirit of \"Kampung\" (approximate translation: the spirit of solidarity, helping each other in the village). In the Katong/Joo Chiat area there are a number of commercial buildings painted in bright, eye-catching colors.\n\nThese are all 20th century Peranakan houses along Koon Seng Street, whose father was a wealthy Chinese merchant and mother was a Malay woman, a significant contributor to the culture. unique to Singapore... With its beauty, decorum and decor influenced by Chinese culture. 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A family-run green organic farm, On Kind House also offers cooking and food lessons and hosts many eco-related workshops.\n\nActivities at One Kind House are led by Mummy Soh, a 76-year-old woman who loves building, connecting community members and creating a future based on history and respecting mother nature. mine."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/onekindhouse"},{"type":"link","content":"onekindhouse.com"},{"type":"text","content":"Address: 136B Lorong J Telok Kurau, Singapore.\n\nOpen: 9am - 9pm."}]}]
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It has also gained traction over the years thanks to its mix of attention-grabbing shops, diverse dining options and indie retail outlets."},{"type":"text","content":"Katong/Joo Chiat neighborhood has colorful streets combined with classical architecture. Walking through the Katong/Joo Chiat area, people seem to be immersed in an extremely interesting cultural space with the spirit of \"Kampung\" (approximate translation: the spirit of solidarity, helping each other in the village). In the Katong/Joo Chiat area there are a number of commercial buildings painted in bright, eye-catching colors.\n\nThese are all 20th century Peranakan houses along Koon Seng Street, whose father was a wealthy Chinese merchant and mother was a Malay woman, a significant contributor to the culture. unique to Singapore... With its beauty, decorum and decor influenced by Chinese culture. This chain of stores is also a virtual live background of thousands of likes that backpackers cannot ignore."},{"type":"text","content":"# Peranakan Rumah Bebe"},{"metadata":{"width":563,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FqfHZTGUh0yoKCJ1CYKvI%2F4a67828463ad42f696299ecb59785a4f.jpg?alt=media&token=5b0324e7-7b1c-4e6d-a0ff-b30f6f905aa3"},{"type":"text","content":"The Peranakan Heritage Store Rumah Bebe has been around since 1928. 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A family-run green organic farm, On Kind House also offers cooking and food lessons and hosts many eco-related workshops.\n\nActivities at One Kind House are led by Mummy Soh, a 76-year-old woman who loves building, connecting community members and creating a future based on history and respecting mother nature. mine."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/onekindhouse"},{"type":"link","content":"onekindhouse.com"},{"type":"text","content":"Address: 136B Lorong J Telok Kurau, Singapore.\n\nOpen: 9am - 9pm."}]}]
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