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Keong Saik Road at dawn . . #singapore #keongsaik

Keong Saik Road at dawn
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#singapore #keongsaik #tanjongpagar #morning #city #asia #architecture

Tanjong Pagar after rain 🌦

Tanjong Pagar after rain 🌦

The Old Temple The Sri Thendayuthapani started as

The Old Temple

The Sri Thendayuthapani started as a small shrine in the 19's century Singapore. Today, it's one of the most magnificent temples in the city and an important monument to its long cultural heritage.

In the mid-1800s, a fairly large number of newcomers to Singapore arrived from the region of India called Chettinad. A lot of them were merchants and bankers by trade who fit very well into the commercial scene of the cosmopolitan melting pot. The Chettiars, as they were called, built a small temple to observe Hindu holidays, which over time grew into the splendid piece of architecture we know.

Just like back then, today the Sri Thendayuthapani temple often attracts massive processions of people who come to celebrate together. The place is at its most active during the holiday of Thaipusam, an important occasion in Southeast Asia. The tradition is observed by devotees of other religions as well, who come to fulfil their wows together - one of the most heart-warming sights in modern Singapore, that is definitely something to look forward to seeing again once the world goes through the current health crisis.
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Written by @koshelyev for @2footsteps
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#sri #thendayuthapani #chettiar #temple #singapore #history #tradition #2footsteps

Today marks my 8th year in this beautiful country.

Today marks my 8th year in this beautiful country. It's unbelievable how fast time flies.
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#singapore #skyline #marinabay

Source of Light . . . . #light #bulb

Source of Light
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#light #bulb

Flashback, Fall 2018: Revisiting Kyiv - The Star O

Flashback, Fall 2018: Revisiting Kyiv - The Star Of the European Urban Art
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In recent years, the city of Kyiv has become a magnet for European street artists and is now an essential destination for the hipster crowd. With over a millennium of history, the Ukrainian capital saw countless cultural swings, so when a few years ago it became dotted with mural art, it simply absorbed the new trend into its already eclectic architectural mosaic.
This didn't happen without some dialog between the artists and the residents, who at first were not amused when several historic buildings got painted in graffiti, and called the police. Eventually, the city authorities found a way to channel the youthful creative energy into their urban redesign efforts.

During its soviet past, Kyiv streets got pierced with ugly residential blocks that contrast badly with gothic churches and baroque mansions. Since its tricky to get rid of these buildings, the city has partnered with the artists to transform their look. The once colorless edifices got a complete makeover and became a canvas for vast avant-garde paintings. Many have turned into actual photo spots for the tourists.

The past decade has changed Kyiv from a sleepy, almost provincial town, into an actual European capital with vibrant street life and an explosive art scene. If you follow the tourists who flock to the city all year round, make sure to hunt for the new street art while you tour this open-sky museum.
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#street #art #artist #urban #kyiv #europe #ukraine #capital #city #cities #museum #graffiti #history #modern #present #tourist #building #paint #painter #canvas #makeover

Flashback: Meeting new friends in Kyiv . Fall 2018

Flashback: Meeting new friends in Kyiv
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Fall 2018
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#flashback #trip #kyiv

Blast from the past: A grainy photo taken with an

Blast from the past: A grainy photo taken with an old camera - but Tokyo never looks less than magnificent.

#retrogram #japan #tokyo #ginza

December 2016: Exploring Tokyo's skyscraper distri

December 2016: Exploring Tokyo's skyscraper district Shinjuku. The famous Cocoon building is right behind us.

#flashback #japan #tokyo #shinjuku

Gym #home #gym #exercise

Gym

#home #gym #exercise

December 8, 2019. Flashback - The Lights of New Yo

December 8, 2019. Flashback - The Lights of New York.
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#flashback #nyc #newyork #lights #skyline

December 8, 2019. Remembering New York and the sky

December 8, 2019. Remembering New York and the skyline views from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
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#retrogram #nyc #newyork #brooklyn #skyline

This week I've celebrated 6 years at Facebook. Re

This week I've celebrated 6 years at Facebook.
Recently, we've swapped the usual helium balloons for wooden keepsakes and custom pins, one for every year with the company. This way, we can celebrate our Faceversaries in an environmentally sustainable way. I also love that I can actually keep something that will remind me of the unforgettable time with one of the most incredible organizations in the world. It's one hell of a ride on a real rocketship!

Happy year of the Rat!

Happy year of the Rat!

Family Hot Pot! The New Lunar Year is almost here!

Family Hot Pot! The New Lunar Year is almost here!

Once in 20 years . #solar #eclipse #singapore

Once in 20 years
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#solar #eclipse #singapore

Childhood dream comes true - Watching U2 live toni

Childhood dream comes true - Watching U2 live tonight!

One more photo with Nas from @nasdaily I'm obviou

One more photo with Nas from @nasdaily
I'm obviously a fan!
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#nas #nasdaily #aroundtheworldin60seconds

Family . . #flashback #memories #oneyearago

Family
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#flashback #memories #oneyearago

Subway . . . #subway #trains #newyork #nyc #usa #c

Subway
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#subway #trains #newyork #nyc #usa #chambers

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