Rediscovering Journey Part 1.2 at Kampong Buangkok

January 12, 2009 | Her Viewfinder, Rediscover Singapore | abstract, Black and white, Kampong Buangkok, Nikon D40, Photos, Rediscover Singapore

The Black & White series for my first trip to Kampong Buangkok…

On this road, ~~never~~ little traveled by locals, leads to a place that is worth preserving. A place worth discovering. The kind of place that you will never find at another corner of this small island. It’s almost like a hidden treasure for this modern city.

There is no concrete roof. Just the trusty old zinc to keep the villagers sheltered, be it rain or shine. But its a place they call home, for too many years.

There is no metal gates that you see so commonly at HDB flats. Just the decaying but steady wooden gates that welcome family, friends and guests. But with the strong bond and trust between neighbours and villagers, who needs the strong gates nor lock?

Can you see the aging of this decorative divider? Reflecting the effect of the countless storm and blazing sunlight it had survived.

In this road little traveled, also lived the simplest nature that has been living and surviving on their own. Why kill them?

Without the advancement of technology, I wonder how many letters these people get.

These are just some of the photos I took from today. Next series ~~will~~ should be in color. The Kampong is not as groomy as it reflects in these photos! Hope you like what you see so far.

More to come soon.

Time to sleep now. Good night!

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Looking at your pictures of your photo excursion caused me to go up there and take a look.

It seemed really empty. Some of the houses seemed well taken care of and others seemed to be little hovels.

I walked down by the waterway and found another little group of shacks, but there were lots of dogs barking among other animals and I didn’t really want to accidentally walk into someone’s house.

I had hoped to find a little shop that served kopi or something, but I didn’t even see that. It was just old houses and dogs as far as I cold tell.

Maybe I should go before 7:30 or 8 at night.

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Yeo Hong Eng

Most of the young people have already moved out as they find this place very inconvenient and run down. Now only a few adults stay there – that’s why you find the place rather empty.
On rainy days when they coincide with the high tides, the place is liable to flooding.
When you visit that place, bring along your insecticides. Put on long sleeves and long pants. Mosquitoes can be a problem to you.
There was once a kedai where you can purchase your cold drinks, but closed down two years ago.

The remaining residents there are very nice. They welcome you into their houses and answer your queries.
Hougang Primary School Primary 5 pupils used to visit the kampong to do their project on “Homes”.

On weekends, painters used to go there to paint.
I used to go there for its nostalic feelings as I was born in a kampong.
To those who wish to visit Kampong Buangkok – Enjoy it where time freezes.
jy

can i ask a question? are all the houses occupied? thanks!
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Hi jy,

Not all the houses were occupied when we were there for the shoot. There were a few empty houses that seems to be under constructions and the house painting looks new still.
hY

hi. nice pic u hav there. ^.^
Kim

hi, im doing a project on Kampong Buangkok, i would like to ask is there something very special about this kampong that makes it worth conserving? for instance, the traditions and cultures there.

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