When I arrived in Singapore, someone told me the two national pastimes are eating and shopping. I remember thinking to myself, “of course, both indoor activities away from the heat”.
I’m consistently amazed at number of shopping malls here… it seems there’s one on nearly every corner. Just by my apartment, there are three shopping centers: United Square, Novena Square and Novena Square 2. And each houses more than 100 stores. Busy stores.
To help attract customers, they often sponsor ‘events’ on the weekends. I’ve seen everything from 8-ball tournaments to remote-controlled car racing to beauty pageants. This weekend, the nearby malls hosted an ice skating performance, break-dancing competition and a princess photo opportunity for kids.
The break-dancing competition featured Last for One, a South Korean crew who won the World break-dancing tournament in 2005. Not something you see everyday.
"Last for One" Break-Dancing Video
Shopping malls are an experience in Singapore. Not just a destination.
Break-Dancing @ Novena Square 2
Ice Skating @ Novena Square
Photos with the Faries @ United Square
