Why is Bras Basah called Bras Basah?

A colourful past. One of Singapore’s oldest districts, Bras Basah derived its name from the Malay term ‘wet rice’ which were once laid out on the banks of Bras Basah River (known as the Stamford Canal today).

Which popular bookstore is largest Singapore?

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The mega-bookstore Kinokuniya at Ngee Ann City is the biggest bookstore in Singapore and one of the largest bookstores in Southeast Asia, providing the widest selection of valuable books and magazines uneasy to find elsewhere.

Does NEX have popular?

Popular Agency | 23 Serangoon Central #04-59/60 NEX Mall S, Singapore.

What popular bookstore sells?

POPULAR is a household name synonymous with educational and lifestyle essentials, which offers a wide range of English, Chinese and assessment books, multimedia, stationery and gifts, across its established retail network of more than 50 bookstores island wide.

Where to eat in Bugis and Bras Basah?

Xiang Cao Yunnan Original Ecology Hotpot is located at 26 Liang Seah St, Singapore 189047, p. +65 6635 8243. Open Sun-Thurs 12pm–1am, Fri-Sat 12pm–2am. A longtime Italian landmark along Purvis Street, Garibaldi does white-tablecloth fine dining with flair and no fuss.

What is the history of Bras Basah Bugis precinct?

The Precinct plays home to museums including the National Museum of Singapore, the Singapore Art Museum, the Peranakan Museum and the Singapore Philatelic Museum as well as national monuments such as the Armenian Church of St Gregory the Illuminator, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and the Central Fire Station on Hill Street, to name a few.

What to do in Bras Basah shopping centre?

Bras Basah Complex is an older shopping centre where most people head to for cheaper and quick printing options. Among its more popular tenants are Art Friend for all your DIY art supplies, the largest Popular Bookstore outlet for all your stationery needs, as well as Basheer Graphic Books which carries design and visual arts publications.