🍃 Historical Glimpses - Singapore River 🌊🏞️

From its earliest days as a small fishing village known as "Temasek," to its development into a vital trade port under the British Empire, 🌊🏞️this island city-state's historical journey has been inextricably linked with the Singapore River. 🌉🚢 It was also at the mouth of the Singapore River that Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore, set foot on this island, and a Sumatran prince encountered the legendary lion, 🌊🏞️ henceforth earning the city its renowned name, the "Lion City." During the British colonial era, the Singapore River became a bustling commercial hub. 🌆🎡 Today, the Singapore River is bustling and vibrant, with Robertson Quay, Boat Quay, and Clarke Quay teeming with various attractions, recreational activities, and a diverse array of restaurants. 🍴🎢 #Singapore 🌟🌈