Deepavali Bazaar

Hello, hello . . . another festival to celebrate in Singapore. It's the Hindu's 'Festival of Lights'. A bazaar called the Deepavali Festival Village in between Hasting Road and Campbell Lane, opposite of Mustafa Centre is the place to go in Little India. I almost given this a miss but a change of heart made me want to go there to see their colourful apparels and wares. Every bazaar is different because of the traditions inherent in every culture. Being on the eve of Deepavali, I thought my visit would be mired by the crowds. It was not that bad after all, armed with my phone, here's is what I saw.

   

Clearance Sale

Kurta

 

Kurtis (women clothing)

Intricate Embellished Bodice

 

Costume Jewelry

Bangles

The Henna Store was very interesting look at. Young women had their hands adorn with elaborate pretty henna tattoo designs for this Deepavali celebration. It cost $10 to have it done on the hand and $15 extended to the arm.

Henna Stall

Henna Artist

Close Up Of The Henna Application

 

Shoes

 Garland Stall

Roses & Jasmine For their Garlands

Decorative Oil Lamps

Glazed Oil Lamps

Decorative Lights

Snacks & Cookies

Spices & Seasoning Paste

Carpets

Serangoon Road

Old Gates of the defunct New World Amusement Park

When I was done with the picture taking, I crossed the road and made my way to the nearby subway station. This gateway is reminiscent of a amusement park back in the 1930's. Glad I went, I could see the cute tiny oil lamps and floral candles on sale. Diwali involves lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. Below is the a rangoli done by a teacher at one of the childcare centres I go to. Here's wishing all Hindu readers a Happy Deepavali.

Hari Raya Bazaar

It's going to be the end of the Ramada in a week time. A month long of fasting for the

Muslims will be over to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa next Sunday. Sims Avenve and the

road along Geylang Serai are decorated with lights. Every year a bazaar will be here

in preparation for this festival. Stalls selling household wares, clothes and food for

 those who wants a snack or refreshment. This bazaar is huge. Here are some highlights

 of the bazaar that shine. It is one-stop shopping haven from dressing up the home to

dressing up for this special occasion. 

New curtains for a New Year

Middle Eastern Carpets

   

Lovely Lamps & Pottery Wares

 Beautiful Floral Centerpieces

Sparkling lights for decorating the home

Next there is a wonderful array of stalls selling ladies' and men's clothes.

Lovely Kebayas

Traditional Menswear Assembles

Presenting the colourful and pretty Baju Kurung with Acessories

Brilliant idea of maximising every square inch of shop space

 Food Galore : Famous Ramly Burgers are sold at this bazaar along with other foods.

  

Otah : Spicy Fish Paste wrap in banana leaves grilled over a charcoal fire.

Indian Snacks :  Deep Fried ( Savoury Donuts )

Cookies For Sale

Coconut leaves sold to make 'ketupat'. Weave into casing to make rice cakes.

I hope you enjoy looking at the pictures as much as I suss out the right stalls for a snapshot.

Like to thank stall holders for so graciously acceding to my request. I would have given this bazaar a miss if not for this blog. As the years roll by, it has gotten bigger and better. Still got a week left to make a trip down here. 

* Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri *