We Love Chinatown

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<p>Established by the colonial government, southwest of the Singapore River, to cater to Singapore&rsquo;s Chinese-majority immigrant population, Chinatown is today a bustling destination, much like its counterparts around the world. Designated a conservation area by the Urban Redevelopment Authority in 1989, the neighbourhood is still referred to as &ldquo;Niu Che Shui&rdquo;&mdash;literally &ldquo;ox-cart water&rdquo;, a reference to how the area received its water supply&mdash;by some. The pre-war shophouses that once housed coolies, opium dens and letter-writers are now occupied by a mix of old and new: restaurants, souvenir shops, spas, bars and boutiques. The food stalls on Smith Street pay homage to hawkers of the past, and early malls like People&rsquo;s Park Complex have gone new age with rooftop gardens. Reflecting Singapore&rsquo;s multi-ethnic nature, Chinatown also interestingly houses the country&rsquo;s oldest Hindu temple, and the prominent Jamae Mosque. We Love Chinatown offers a glimpse into this vibrant neighbourhood, as seen through the eyes of the talented artists from Urban Sketchers Singapore.</p>