36) All the Essentially Essential by Tan Wee Lit in 2013
Is this about the work-life balance that Singaporeans work for? What are the essential items to be included? There is an empty slot in the lower corner of the kit, for the audience to decide what to include.
All the Essentially Essential by Tan Wee Lit in 2013.
Cross the road and walk back across the Cavenagh Bridge and turn right to observe A Great Emporium statues and From Chettairs to Financiers statues on your right.
37) A Great Emporium statues by Malcolm Koh in 2002
In 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore wrote: "Our objective is not territory but trade; A great commercial emporium." The statues showed what he wrote. Singapore River was at the heart of the settlement's trade, crowded with boats loaded with goods and chinese and indian coolies unloading, weighting and moving the goods to nearby godowns while the merchants do deals.
A Great Emporium statues by Malcolm Koh in 2002
38) From Chettairs to Financiers statues by Taiwanese artist Chern Lian Shan in 2002
Created by Taiwanese artist Chern Lian Shan in 2002, the sculpture represents the changes and modernisation of the financial institutions in the area. The chettiar is a moneylending merchant from South India, while the Chinese clerk is doing math using a suanpan (abacus). Beside them stands a businesswoman in a distinctly modern suit.
From Chettairs to Financiers statues by Taiwanese artist Chern Lian Shan in 2002.
39) Wild Roosters
Please do not feed wild roosters, wild chickens, birds and other wild animals as it is an offense punishable by a huge fine. By feeding them you are making them become pests as they become dependent on humans feeding them instead of hunting their natural prey for food.
Wild Roosters.
Anderson Bridge and Fullerton Hotel are also on your right.
40) Anderson Bridge
Anderson Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Singapore River. The bridge was completed in 1910 and a National Monument of Singapore.
