The Malay village while it is the chief attraction point in Geylang Serai is not the only one to be visited. A curious traveller would do well to walk up Joo Chiat Street and you wouldn’t be able to resist stepping into the Geylang Serai market that holds some very intriguing items including turtle eggs and snakes.

Be prepared to be taken away to the 50s and 60s era as you stroll into the Malay village and its clusters of buildings and shops especially those serving mouth watering dishes. It is known as a round the clock food hub and those of you who want to try something different will not be disappointed with items like frog’s brain soup and so on. There are different crafts practiced by this community such as kite making and Batik painting that a visitor can get a view of and buy as one’s inclinations suggest. If you are lucky, you may get to see the cultural shows performed on different days that further reveal the performing arts and enjoyment of this community.

5 minutes away from the MRT Paya Lebar, the two storey Malay market is easy to reach and it is just as easy to get lost in the wide collection of items like Batiks, scarves and Oriental items like spices. Also available are vegetables, fruits and Halal meat, not forgetting the food court where irresistible Malay cuisine is offered at very nominal prices.

Katong on the other hand is an area in this locale that demonstrates the Perankan homes and their lifestyles and the antique house has costumes as well as furniture that depict this lifestyle.

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