Time it tells living in my hometown
Some time ago, I came across Katie’s visit to Kampong Buangkok. It is Singapore’s remaining kampong (or village) and one of those things I’d wanted to do since forever. Initially, I thought it was gonna be a bit of a trek to get there (think Pulau Ubin) but who knew, it’s just across the road from a petrol kiosk! I included directions on how to get there at the end of the post too.
As with most things associated with the olden days, once you step into the kampong, time really stands still.
Can’t help but adore the colours these homeowners picked out
This is the original road sign from the heydays!
See how there are modern apartment buildings in the background? This was like a vortex to the future and I’m standing in the past. Imagination much?
TV trivia: The new show “Mata Mata” on Ch5 filmed some of their scenes here. I recognized this blue door!
Imagination still rolling… mmm rainbow, gay pride? That ode would be really cool if it were true.
This lone chair-swing is right outside the entrance to the kampong. It looked morbid and gave off suicidal vibes, at first. Partly induced because we didn’t see a single soul inside the kampong. But we could hear the tv on in some houses, so people were probably indoors because it was afternoon and hot.
The kampong is also pretty near our future home (in Sengkang) so hopefully it will still be around then. I’d love to re-visit again and see if anything changes or if time really stands still there. If you’re thinking of going and you’re driving, get to Gerald Drive off Yio Chu Kang Rd. Turn left and you’ll see the first house with the address 8 Lorong Buangkok on your right. Go forth another 100m and on your left, you’ll see a makeshift sign that says Surau Kampong Lorong Buangkok. Park and begin!!
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