From Cemetery to Community: Singapore’s Most Unusual Neighborhood Among Graves

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A strange and unusual residential area has come into the spotlight in the midst of Singapore’s urban life. Here is some information about this neighborhood that has developed around Shuang Long Shan Cemetery.

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A recent video shows that an entire residential area is located in the middle of an old cemetery. Despite the rapid development of the city, this historical place still survives. As a result, a rare blend of modern life and memories of the past has been created here. Many have been surprised by this scene and expressed curiosity at the same time.

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Imprint of History

This cemetery was established in 1887 and is known as the last remaining Hakka cemetery in Singapore. Another name for it is Shuang Long Shan, which means Twin Dragon Hills. Initially, this area was filled with hills and gardens. 

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However, over time, the city’s demand increased. As a result, the government redeveloped the land in the 1960s. Then the cemetery was reduced and arranged in a specific layout.

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