Chinese people have trotted the globe far and wide. So it’s no surprise that just about every country in the Asian hemisphere has a Chinatown (except for China of course).
The last stop of our tour before going to Jumbo Seafood for chili crab was Singapore’s Chinatown. Considering how expensive products are in Singapore’s shopping centers, it was a welcome sight to see trinkets on sale for a mere 5-10 Singapore dollars.
I had an hour to shop and managed to procure an iPhone case, three shirts, and an assortment of lucky cat charms for friends. I originally wanted to buy watches and ties as well, but sadly the stand was unmanned. I couldn’t find the owner to pay him. And of course, stealing in Singapore was out of the question. We’ve already established how strict law enforcement is in this country.
I realized that no matter where you go, every Chinatown adheres to the same three absolutes:
1. Overcrowded walkways
2. Inexpensive souvenirs
3. Loud people shouting
Although I wish I had another hour to shop in Chinatown, I did manage to procure enough souvenirs for my friends back home. And that, my friends, is the purpose of traveling abroad — to buy useless items for friends back home.
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