Buses, Trishaws, Mobile Hawkers: History Of Singapore's Vibrant Streets | Let Me Tell You A Story S2

Описание: Before MRTs and air-conditioned buses, Singapore was a different world back in the 1950s. People had less. They stayed home more. And when they did go out, just hopping on a trishaw or catching a bus could be a whole experience.

Life then was harder, messier, but wildly unforgettable. Food arrived in different forms, from pushcarts to bicycle vendors, served with none of today’s convenience. Seniors recall a time when travelling around Singapore was a different world. Even a simple trip out could turn into a wild adventure.

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00:00 Introduction
01:10 Early floods and transport
04:24 History of Singapore's public buses
10:45 Riding rickshaws and trishaws
13:43 Mobile hawkers and fresh authentic food
18:52 Streets come alive with performances
21:18 Amusement parks for children and adult men
22:59 Where we used to shop and hang out
25:57 Cars made in Singapore
28:48 The "kampong spirit"
31:13 Car racing arrives
36:30 First generation of bus drivers
39:30 "Pirate taxis" vs licensed cabbies
42:42 Evolving transport and people

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About the show: These are the stories of the last surviving historians among us. Hear the vivid memories of a time gone by, told by a generation who grew up in a completely different Singapore nearly 100 years ago.
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