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How Ang Mo Kio got its name?
History of Ang Mo Kio Ang Mo Kio in Hokkien literally means the ‘red-haired man’s bridge’, where ang mo is a colloquial term for a Caucasian person. The name makes reference to the bridge over Kallang River in the area, built by Johnson Turnball Thomson, Government Surveyor of the Straits Settlement from 1841 to 1853.
Why is Toa Payoh call Toa Payoh?
Toa Payoh, in Hokkien, translates as “big swamp” (with toa meaning “big” and payoh meaning “swamp”). The Malay word for swamp is paya. It is the Chinese equivalent of Paya Lebar, which translates to “big swamp land”.
Who created Ang Mo Kio?
They were built by the British military, and therefore being termed “ang mo kio“, which means “Caucasian’s bridge” in Hokkien. The final explanation was that there were actually two major bridges in the old swampy Ang Mo Kio. One was a wooden bridge and the other was made of concrete.
What is special about Ang Mo Kio?
Perched on the foot of Ang Mo Kio Town Garden and Block 159, the most popular and largest songbird display area (pictured above) in Singapore is quite a delight to the eyes and ears. Witness a bevy of songbirds in uniquely crafted cages hoisted 20ft up on poles showcasing their tunes.
What was the first satellite town when was it built?
Queenstown
Developed by the Singapore Improvement Trust in the 1950s and subsequently by the Housing and Development Board in the 1960s, Queenstown was the first satellite town to be built in the country….Queenstown, Singapore.
| Queenstown | |
|---|---|
| • Tamil | குவீன்ஸ்டவுன் |
What is so special about Toa Payoh?
1. Toa Payoh’s very own Jurassic park. Often overshadowed by its popular counterpart, the Dinosaur Playground is a hidden heritage gem that calls Block 27, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh its home. The two dinosaur structures may seem out of place, but there’s nothing we like more about a quirky neighbourhood find.
How do you write Ang Mo Kio in Chinese?
| Ang Mo Kio | |
|---|---|
| Planning Area and HDB Town | |
| Others transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 宏茂桥 |
| • Malay | Ang Mo Kio |
What percentage of Singapore is white?
Among all the ethnic minorities in Singapore, Caucasians from Europe and North America account for only 3.2 percent of the total population, but they have remained at the top of the social pyramid of the city state and have been highly influential in the country’s economy over the years.
How many schools are there in Ang Mo Kio?
Education. The area has a total of 7 MOE primary schools, 7 MOE secondary schools, Anderson Serangoon Junior College, ITE College Central and Nanyang Polytechnic.
What does Ang Mo Kio mean?
Ang Mo Kio in Hokkien literally means the ‘red-haired man’s bridge’, where ang mo is a colloquial term for a Caucasian person. The name makes reference to the bridge over Kallang River in the area, built by Johnson Turnball Thomson, Government Surveyor of the Straits Settlement from 1841 to 1853.
Is Toa Payoh Singapore’s quintessential modern town?
Providing a proving ground for the budding culture and social architecture of public housing from the 1960s, as well as the community institutions that have since become ubiquitous, Toa Payoh may well be the quintessential modern Singapore town.
Is Ang Mo Kio Singapore’s first walking and cycling town?
In addition, Ang Mo Kio is being transformed into Singapore’s first walking and cycling town as part of the government’s plan for a car-lite Singapore. A distinctive landmark in Ang Mo Kio is the circular point block at the entrance of the town from Upper Thomson Road.
Why is Bukit Timah called Toah Pyoh?
The area to the west, present-day Bukit Timah, is labelled Toah Pyoh Lye for its proximity to Toa Payoh, lyebeing the Hokkien word for ‘come’. Another map, from 1846 names the district Toah Pyoh Chui Kow, and shows large tracts of forest where Toa Payoh Town Park and the northern part of Balestier now are.