How Singapore Chinatown went from slum to diverse tourist hub that puts heritage first
The area southwest of Singapore River has evolved through the decades into a multi-faith destination where old and new coexist
Chinatowns are often portrayed as gritty underworlds riddled with prostitution, gambling and drug trafficking. Some of this is rooted in truth, but that unfair depiction is largely the result of rampant xenophobia and cultural ignorance, especially in the West.
“I have eaten the traditional handmade mooncakes and nice Cantonese pastries from Tai-Thong since my childhood days … Feeling sad about this piece of news,” wrote one customer on the bakery’s Facebook page.
“Gonna miss your dowry cake – have been eating them since I was young,” wrote another. “This is so sad, my family and I grew up eating your mooncakes. We love the quality and the rich heritage,” lamented another.