Singapore Tour and Culture Review

Vocabulary and key terms based on a video tour of Singapore covering currency, food, local desserts, and major architectural landmarks.

Singapore Dollar to US Dollar Conversion

The exchange rate where $1$ Singapore dollar is equal to $75$ US cents, or $1.25$ Singapore dollars equals $1$ US dollar.

Sambell

A little spicy condiment served with dishes like black pepper pork chop.

Ice Ketchup / Ice Kajang

A Singaporean dessert featuring ice, red beans, jelly, grass jelly, and cream corn, where the red bean is considered the star of the dish.

Chendo

A dessert that usually features green jelly and syrups; the Singapore version described is white and involves mixing it with coconut jelly.

Gka

The Tagalog name for a chunky white syrupy ingredient used in desserts that can have a neutral or sweet taste.

Pandan

A type of syrup used in Singaporean desserts.

Park View Square

An iconic Art Deco building completed in $2002$ that was inspired by a building in New York.

Arab Street

A street in Singapore known for shopping, drinking, and eating, featuring an atmosphere compared to Aladdin.

Boogies / Buggies Street

A street known for various food selections, including deep-fried items and herbal tea eggs.

Kaya Ball

A snack described as being like a pancake that is gooey on the inside.

Fletton Hotel

A building that functioned as a post office for a longer period than it has been a hotel.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

A landmark building completed in $2010$ with $57$ stories and a $150\,m$ swimming pool along the top.

Singapore Lion

The city's most iconic lion-shaped water fountain located in the marina area.

Chinatown

A district in Singapore where prices for gifts like Chinese lanterns, money coins, and fridge magnets are considered more reasonable.