Little India during Deepavali
In the past, I could always rely on good and likeminded company while going on photographic prowls. When I was back in London a few weeks ago, I tried doing my walkabouts solo (more a force of circumstances than preference then), and I find that it’s unlocked a level of confidence that’s allowed me to venture forth more independently and freely. Almost all the shoots, including the coverage of protests and special events, were done unaccompanied.
I don’t think I had ever gone on solitary photowalks in Singapore before; last night was my first. Being back on this island, my motivation for shooting has been somewhat dampened (correlates with my moods and mental faculties) but I tried nevertheless, devoting two hours to the Deepavali celebrations in Little India. They’re not the best, not even good, but here they are. The people here are just as friendly as I remembered them to be, and that stretch along Serangoon Road remains one of my favourite streeting locations in Singapore… not that I have been anywhere else much at all in this country. Maybe I should start exploring a little more, and get a better feel of the land and its inhabitants.
The flower garlands pack a powerful whiff of Jasmine
One of the many stalls at the Festival Village at Campbell Lane
Traditional hand decorations using henna, a plant-based dye
Devotees at the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in Singapore
The temple, a famous religious place of attraction, even sells souvenirs!