Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Ever wondered how the different parts of Singapore gets their name? For example, Hougang, Sengkang, Simei, Serangoon? So many parts, they can think of so many names mehz? I know some roadnames are named after famous ppl. Some are obvious of coz, like East Coast. Orchard gets it's name cause it used to be an plantation before it's developed. But how about others? Like the famous Geylang? Or maybe Tew Yee, Khabti? Great great mystery huh. Maybe it's not a mystery. Juz tat I din bothered abt knowin the history of Singapore. Was it explained? Never mind, anyway, I still remembered my dad used to tell a story about the name of Tampines, to my Malaysian relatives.

Here goes: Once upon a time, a minister was thinkin of a name, WAIT! This is how Fairytales start. But this is not a fairytale, we use the Singaporean way. Lim Bei Ka Li Gong, Ta Bai [ok, i sucked in Hokkien] there was one minister, he was appointed to come up with a name for the little area in the east. So, with this great responsibility, he wanted it to have a special name. After few days of thinkin, he still does not have an idea of the name that they can call it home. Lookin for inspirations, he wandered along the streets, and came to a park. Feelin tired, he sat down to rest. He then saw a lady walkin along the park, suddenly, there are ten men appeared, and stands in her way. These ten men then flashed right at the lady. Of coz, the lady screamed. Shoutin: "Ten Penis, Ten Penis". Bingo! And the minister got a name for the little east side area.....

Now, What about the rest of Singapore?

beautiful memories on. 11:58:00 pm x ........................................