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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Kelong as a tourist destination

Last week, Singapore Tourism Board made a public appeal for new ideas to boost tourist arrival & spending.

As a kelong owner, I think the time has finally come. A new lease of life for the vanishing kelong.

I have on, at least 3 ocassions spoken to STB officers about kelong as a tourist attraction..somehow I did not see any enthusiasm from them.

Perhaps, they were busy with the 'bigger' picture like IR and F1.

Any way, I think kelong(fishfarm included) certainly has a role to play in attracting tourist, both local and overseas.

Below are some pictures from real events at another friend's kelong. As to what & how to do, we are only limited by our own imagination..






Kelong in the distance










Lights on when the sun is down..










Need more lights?











What do you eat when you're at sea? Sea food galore of course!












Done with dinner, just chill out under the night sky, let the sea breeze brush your hair.
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4 comments:

  1. seanyNovember 5, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    Hi there,

    We are currently looking into filming on the last few Singapore Kelong. Do let me know if you're intersted to work with us so we can promote your kelong through our show. Thank you!

    You can email us at thechangingpoint@yahoo.com.

    Cheers!

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  2. ShermdabestNovember 14, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    Hi,

    I am currently a student in temasek polytechnic, hospitality and tourism management. As I am doinga project on special Interest toursim, I am hoping to have a chance to visit your kelong.

    I hope to experience it and writing about it for my project the evaluate kelong as a one of the interest for eco and educational tourism.

    Please reply me asap
    You may contact me at shermdabest@singnet.com.sg

    I hope to go on next wednesday, if possible since it is a public holiday.

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  3. murielJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    hello!

    a few of my friends and I (for now there's 4 of us) would like to celebrate the CNY holiday in a different way so I was just wondering if your kelong is open for an overnight stay during that holiday period? :D

    please reply me at muriel.amable@gmail.com!

    thank you! :D

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  4. GayaFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Hello,

    I am a student from Singapore Polytechnic and I'm doing a project about Places of Interests in Singapore. I am not into featuring the places that are frequented to death in Singapore. I want something more quiet and peaceful. I would love to visit your kelong to do some filming!

    I'm hoping you'll allow me and 3 other classmates to come over for a whole day to just come on board, observe & film?

    Please contact me at gayaaatree@hotmail.com, thanks!

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