[LeiNaj] Prolly the last Kampung in Sgp - 20 Lorong Buangkok

[Leinaj]

Had the opportunity to visit this Kampung located at Lorong Buangkok. Didnt noe that this small clusters of Kampung houses are still standing up till today and much of its Kampung flavour remains.

A mix of ethnic groups living side by side with the real feel and touch, less a few signs of modern influences. I was told that this place is prone to flooding up to about knee high during the wet seasons and the reason why this Kampung survived modernisation is because the land is privately owned (Cant officially confirm that info though).

Here's some captures to share ...

1. The signage that hints the start of the trail to the Kampung at Buangkok


2. Inherent for Kampungs that I remember, overgrown vegetation often frames a house in the distant that proudly stand out under the sun rays ...


3. At the "junction" within the Kampung


4. The recycling trade takes its root here ...


5. Copper wires worth its weight in gold

[Leinaj]

6. Beautiful blue skies framed by coconut trees


7. Of course the infamous banana tree ghost stories originating from our local Kampungs back then ...


8. They dun make urns with such 3 dimension details anymore ... goodness I so want it


9. Leftover hints of 7th month superstitions ...


10. Abandon, left for modern Rumah Pangsa living condition I think ...

[Leinaj]

11. Keeping it safe ...


12. This house is famous for the scribbling of the numbers on its wall, wonder if anyone tried calling them to see whom do they lead to


13. Another abandon item - guitar


14. Adding a touch of greens


15. Take a peep ...

[Leinaj]

16. Getting the feel of how conversations took place into the night at this veranda accompanied by crickets calls


17. No stones left unturn ... Selamat datang


18. A lost hobby ...


19. Room for one


20. Green represents "Kind Heart" and it is widely used in this Kampung

[patktl]

well done. very nostalgic. more please. and bring me along lah!

[Leinaj]

Originally Posted by patktl well done. very nostalgic. more please. and bring me along lah!

Thanks pat, join the newbee thread outing la

[Buggy]

love the wides. brings about a different perspective.

[Leinaj]

Originally Posted by Buggy love the wides. brings about a different perspective.

Thanks Buggy for your comment

[velasco]

these are gorgeous. i need to go there. NEED

[luffs]

Hey TS, I was just there yesterday. When did you take these pics?

Nice pictures you have there

[velasco]

Originally Posted by luffs Hey TS, I was just there yesterday. When did you take these pics? Nice pictures you have there

haha she/he took it April last year. i revived the thread outta interest. Luffs, you hafta PM me how you get there quick.

[RayTravis]

Thanks for sharing .. !
This is another MUST GO places !!

Mind sharing with us the address of this place?
and the different how's to get there...

Best Regards,
Ray

[luffs]

Actually, I hope the TS dun mind me sharing.

But actually when I spoke with the residents of this last kampong of S'pore, they mentioned that they've seen quite a number of photographers at their kampong. Though they were friendly, I could sense that they the residents might not like the idea of an influx of pple visiting their kampong like this.

Nonetheless, the kampong is located somewhere in hougang.

If you guys were to actually visit this place, its best that you ask 1st before going in to snap pics, and remember to greet the residents. At least wave at them and say a "Hello" or apologize for intruding.

Be as quiet as you can while in there and do not, i mean do not climb over or walk into people's living premises. The kampong has seen its changes recently. Now, there are newer kampong houses within the kampong. All with a concrete foundations. Why so? Due to flood hazard. So please, refrain from asking them about floods or mention anything like that because pple in there are rather supertitious.

[blee5325]

oh my god... nostalgic memories of the past... i used to run around my kampong and catch guppies from the drains, birds chirping in the morning and mist filled paths out to the main streets.

thanks for bringing back those fond memories... fantastic set of pictures

[mrleech]

I also went there last week. Quite easy to reach there.
Didnt really take much pictures. Cos I was alone with my camera.