‘Gasing’
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terms bring up sentimental memories. Long before smartphones and handheld
gadgets, children in Singapore grew up playing with toys made of paper, feathers
and even sticks! Remember the days spent trying to balance on one foot while
kicking your chapteh? Here is a list of places where you can still find your
childhood toys at.
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Find ‘Gasing’ at Mareara TradingFor over 30 years Mareara Trading has been delighting customers with its classic games in Bukit Merah. A haven for vintage game lovers, the shop front’s
kaleidoscope of colours induce fond recollection of the good old days. A veteran
of the trade
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displayed on Kampong Wonderland, a Facebook page created by his family friend.
Gasing, the quintessential childhood toy, and other traditional game sets can be
found here.
For more information, visit http://marearatrading.blogspot.sg/
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Find ‘Five Stones’ at Old School delights
Nestled amidst a row of eateries
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catch your attention at first glance, but once you step in, you would not want
to leave empty ended. The chalkboard walls and wooden tables evoke fond memories
of one’s childhood and create a laid-back setting. With games like Five Stones,
Old Maid and Kuti Kuti arranged neatly onto shelves
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Old School Delights is located at 215M Upper Thomson Road, 574349
http://www.oldschooldelights.com
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Find ‘Chapteh’ at the One Nation RunHeld at the Marina Barrage, the maiden One Nation Run is the perfect location to enjoy a day of nostalgic activities. Apart from a 5km casual run,
participants can enjoy a picnic and also look forward to a carnival filled with
old school games. Race packs come with a kite each and carnival tokens worth 30
dollars. Instead of spending the public holiday at home
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be found at the event.
For more information, visit http://www.onenationrun.sg/
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