Singapore’s original “theme park” in the truest sense, Haw Par Villa played a part in many morality tales told by parents to young kids (me included). But when was the last time you visited Haw Par Villa? Marina spent a Saturday there with a few of her friends to relive some old memories – and make new ones.

In the 1930’s there were two very flamboyant and very rich brothers, famous from their tiger balm products, decided to build a park where everyone could enjoy and at the same time learn about Asian values.

As a child, my family would bring me out there and we’d spend time together picnicking and just having a lovely time together. At the time, entry to the Haw Par Villa was free. It was bustling with people strolling about. I’d always have a blast in my imaginary world, believing that I was interacting with the statues there.

Catch the colours of Haw Par Villa in Marina’s Bloggariffic.

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