Geylang Serai

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One of the popular places in Singapore is Geylang Serai. A famous place to buy clothes and other stuff. It is one of the oldest Malay settlements in Singapore. The significance of early Gelang Serai lies not in its architectural features but in its reputation as Malay market place in Singapore, You can buy many products as well as souvenirs of Malay heritage.


History Of Geylang Serai:

In the 1840's some sea nomads settled on the bank of Geylang River. The settlement expanded to Geylang Serai area in the latter half of the 19th century. At that time this state was owned by the rich Arab family of Alsagoffs. They used this land for the cultivation of lemon grass plants known as Geylang Serai (Serai mean lemon grass) .As this settlement was near Geylang river it is known as Geylang Serai

 Reference : National Library Board Singapore

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