Changi Village and its wonders

Editor's Note : I had to do this essay during my secondary school days. We were assigned groups , a place that we had to go and write an essay about that particular place. We got Changi Village. The place where the g*y (rhymes with lay) beach was located at. But no, we did not see any g*ys there that day. I have to add on that another fun place near Changi would be the "MOE Changi Coast Adventure Centre". There are lots of stuff to do there. Its like a mini boot camp for all schoolers and corporations.




The place of visit was Changi Village, a place of tranquility, which shows a relaxed side of Singapore. It is a paradise for food and leisure guaranteed to rejuvenate your body and soul. The local beach has clean sand that attracts fishermen and bathers alike, especially on weekends. Sea bathing, picnic, surfing or just shell picking are common sights. (Envision the scene: lazing on the hammock under the tropical trees and listening to the cool sounds of the chipping birds.) In the village itself, there are plenty of bargains to be found, such as T-shirts, electronic equipment, carpets, Indian cotton clothing, shoes, batik dresses, kimonos and all types of table linen. The main village square has a food centre serving local dishes, flanked by cozy eateries of local and foreign cuisine.

In times of hunger, one can always head for the food centre or try one of the restaurants along the main street. Relax in the shade of an umbrella, order some fresh seafood and watch the world go by. A suitable dining place would be ’The Bark Cafe' (next to the Changi museum), which is an open-air restaurant where one can relax, unwind and enjoy fine dining with family and friends. The restaurant offers a range of food based on cosmopolitan cuisine; ala carte menus and a good range of beverages are available.

Especially in gluttony reigned food paradise like Singapore, the popularity of a place is often determined by what good food you can find there, even if it means going to great lengths or miles to get it. Changi Village's survival and charm is no doubt sustained by the fodder it offers. There are some people still queuing at 4am to satisfy their cravings for the famous Nasi Lemak at the Changi Village Food Centre (International Muslim Food Store). Some others would just work out their stomachs for some savory delights at nearby cafeterias such as the ‘Charlie Snack Bar’, which is a regular haunt for beer aficionados and fans of their top-notch chilli dogs and fish and chips.

Moving on to a more appealing search, there were several transvestites found flocking up in the village in different shapes and sizes and there were lots of people ogling at them. It would appear to tourists that the second main attraction of Changi Village would be the transvestites when it is actually not the case.

The Changi Village Boat jetty is also one of the more famous attractions that has bumboats bringing people to Pulau Ubin. The bumboat service operates from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm by private operators. The fare for a single trip is $1.50 at all times, $2.50 if a bike is brought over. The boat will only leave the jetty when there are 12 passengers, or if someone is willing to charter the whole boat for S$18.00.

The Changi Chapel & Museum which is within the vicinity is also well worth a visit. The Museum not only inspires future generations to come and deepen their appreciation of the heroic and inspirational stories that took place in Changi, it is also dedicated to all those who lived and died in Singapore, in particular the Changi area, during the dark years of World War II. The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the new museum, is a representative replica of the many chapels that were built during World War II. Today, it stands as a monument for those who would not buckle under Japanese rule, and who kept their faith and dignity in the face of seemingly hopeless odds.

Therefore, Changi Village would be the most appropriate place that would guarantee Singaporeans a relaxing break from their hectic lives to recharge and revive under the waft of cool winds, far from the crowds of downtown Singapore, as well as to gain knowledge on our heritage.



P.S/ You really gotta excuse my use of language back then. I was young, what to do? Haha...Anyway, if anyone is appauled or is uncomfortable with this, any inconveninece caused is deeply regretted.