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The Singapore River: One River, Witness to the Rise of a City šŸ‡øšŸ‡¬ Today, the Singapore River is peaceful and beautiful, lined with colorful shophouses, restaurants, bridges, and sightseeing boats. But more than 100 years ago, this was one of the busiest places in Singapore. Hundreds of boats crowded the river, while merchants, workers, and people from across Asia gathered here. Goods flowed through the river and out to the world. The Singapore River witnessed Singapore’s transformation from a small trading port into the global city it is today. It also went through pollution, a massive cleanup, and an incredible revival. A river connects more than just two banks. It connects Singapore’s past, present, and future. #SingaporeRiver #Singapore #SingaporeHistory #SingaporeLife #SingaporeTravel

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