Visitors to Kampong Gelam can expect more cultural activities, improved accessibility over the next five years
SINGAPORE: Visitors to Kampong Glam can expect more cultural activities, green spaces and improved accessibility over the next five years.
Other plans visitors can look forward to include an online calendar of key events at Kampong Gelam, as well as neighbourhood get-togethers twice a year. Kampong Glam was famous for its textiles in the seventies. Today, it is still home to businesses selling fabrics and traditional patterns. It is also known for selling products used for religious activities like non-alcoholic perfumes. Locals and tourists also visit to get a taste of traditional food.The shops in the precinct today are a mix of three-generation businesses and start-ups and pop-ups which offer services, food and drinks and shopping, said Mr Zaki Ma’arof, a member of the alliance.
“I would like to see more batik shops, I would like to see more Kebaya shops, I want to see more Kurung shops or more food and beverage in restaurants, the local food, local delights,” said Ms Ratianah, owner of a kebaya shop in her name.MAKING KAMPONG GLAM MORE ACCESSIBLE The alliance is also looking into making Kampong Glam more accessible, through the addition of cycling lanes and sharing information on available parking for vehicles.
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