Behind the scenes: I used to live near this neighbourhood about 5 years back and have seen it changed a fair bit. Back then (at least 20 years ago) it was a laid back place to chill and unwind. I spent a fair bit of my school time studying at the cafes for my exams. Most have since closed down due to the high rentals. It's changed soo much and in my opinion, not necessarily for the better 😅 Our government has set aside a large plot of land to be developed into a residential cum commercial area. So yeah. Another mall is coming right up in this place. When its completed 3 years down the road, maybe I can come by again to film and see the changes. Nothing stays the same for long in Singapore
Hi guys! This is Alan from Discovery Walking Tours TV and I want to thank you for watching this video. If you notice any interesting points in the video or want to ask about something that was caught on camera, comment with a time stamp (eg 00:01) and I will be sure to check it out. I am also interested to know where you are from 😄 so drop a comment below and say hi!
Happy to hear from you @LetsGo It's defintely one of the many places in Singapore with "character". There will be more such walks in small neighbourhoods in the coming month.
Hi! Great to have fantastic people like you producing such well-taken walking series videos...!! Now I REALLY DO NOT need to visit this place already, as you have so patiently brought us around, albeit virtually....!! 🤓🤗🤓😊
Hi Bro, Holland Village, just like Mustafa @ Serangoon Road, Holland Village, too, is with tourists! @ 5:26..the shutters of my favorite economical fried beehoo/noodle/koay teow stall is down. Closed for the day, I supposed. @ 09:30 .....glad that I tagged along this walking tour otherwise, wouldn't have kniwn OCBC has moved to the back. Oporto has also "landed" in SG. Glad they've a branch at HV as I love their grilled chicken and yummy sauces. Again, thanks bro for sharing this video.
Ah that bee Hoon stall opens super early. Like 5am? I think by early afternoon they will pack up and go home. This whole area rental is now at insane prices because of the banks 🤣
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV Hi Bro, Thank you for ur feedback. I think they are the ones who popularise economic beehoon with side dishes. Simple meal but yummy!!! Reckon, not only the banks but also the influx of Eateries responsible for hike in rental. Ever notice a group of senoirs who usually sit at a table near the passage way towards Haagen's Das? They're the ones, laughing to the banks! Hahaha!!!
@@oneboonkeng1008 Serious?😲 He was the first stall? I actually stayed in Holland for more than a decade and didn't even realise it. Haha. The old folks are friends of yours? Reminds me of an incident some time back (maybe 5 to 7 years ago) I overhear a conversation from an older man speaking to another about the transacted price on the shophouse. Apparently, he owned a few (at that time) units in the area.
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV Hi Bro, Among the old folks, one stayed in the same blk and level as me at ulu pandan. Before the beehoon bros, no one sells with side dishes as far as I can remember! First, it was just the plain fried bean curd. Slowly, others were added to the menu. In the old holland village market, their stall was located at the frontage. There was also a husband & wife team selling roast meats ( can't recollect name of their stall) which, was good!
@@oneboonkeng1008 Fascinating stories😄 you definitely added alot more colour the the Holland V i used to know. I still recall the old days when there was a MPH bookstore and when the Ipoh Hor Fun was just a simple stall (first owner). Now the Ipoh Hor Fun bo standard. Sad but true.
Love this place! It's nice that the streets are closed to traffic in the evenings. Of all the places to eat, the British Indian Curry Hut would probably be my pick! :) I hope the coming changes in the neighbourhood don't take away any of the charm. Thanks for sharing, Alan.
I used to live at Holland Ave so HV was my chill out spot. I remember spending lots of time (and money) at the Starbucks cafe cramming for exams. Fond memories of the place
If anyone in the comments is visiting SG in the future as a tourist, that place the 'Nook' is the best place to get absolutely trashed at. They have an hour of pours where you pay a flat fee for any of their house beers. Not the best beer but you get the idea lmao
It's a good question. Singapore is divided into 28 districts and within each districts there are multiple towns, new towns, estates etc. Holland Village is an old name. In Singapore we probably only have 2 villages left, which we use the malay word and are called "kampung". There is one village on the mainland and another on pulau ubin (Island).
Discovery Walking Tours TV Thanks for the answer. I’ve been wondering for a while, but couldn’t find a straight answer. So to confirm they are called new towns? And then villages are traditional Malay areas that weren’t changed? I’ve been so impressed with Singapore, and especially the history. In just one generation it went from 3rd world to a premier 1st world city/country. Lee Kuan Yew was a true visionary. His whole life was spent helping the city state. What impressed me the most are two things 1) Most nations have one dominant race/religion. Rather than follow the norm which leads to race issues, Lee Kuan Yew embraced the many cultures. He made the government so they all have fair representation. Here in the United States we are a melting pot, I hope we get to where Singapore is with all the cultures. Of course it will take more time here because it’s a huge country. Over all racism isn’t rampant like the media shows. What’s happening was very eye opening, and we will become stronger! 2) Lee Kuan Yew was so focused on Singapore, and Malaya (Malaysia) becoming one. Sadly due to how Malays at the time viewed Chinese singaporeans, it led to them kicking Singapore out, and violence. Lee Kuan Yew was heartbroken, and was in tears. Rather then dwell on it he mourned, and then made a plan. Due to the political climate he got many companies based in China to come here, during the people’s revolution. He also made a system so all could afford a home. In his theory if you give them a home they will feel like they truly belong. They know that Singapore is their home, not where the other generations came for. Before all that Singapore’s residents viewed Singapore as a place to stay for jobs, and then China was their home. They didn’t view themselves as Singaporeans. Anyways Singapore really is an amazing place from what I’ve seen. Not perfect, but it is the best ran City/country. Once the world is normal again I can’t wait to visit 👍
Some of them are named Clementi New Town, Bishan New Town etc, but as Singaporeans were rarely use the word "new town", we just call it "Clementi" or "Bishan" and its understood. I guess I was brought up in a time when such "new towns" were already the norm and the city sprawl started to link all the neighbours and districts together until its a "seamless" Singapore City. The villages have piping, gas etc and the houses have some structural improvements but are essentially "unchanged" in apperance. You can google "Pulau Ubin" to have a better idea.
Nope it is not illegal. But it is illegal to smoke within buildings. Public smoking is also very highly controlled with parks, hawker centres etc banning smoking.
"No talking or distracting captions" ---- After making documentary films for 50 years (many with subtitles) I would come down in favor of using them. Where are we? What are we seeing?
Glad to hear from you Pops. I hear you regarding the use of captions to provide context and information to the viewer. Perhaps I can try test it on 1 or 2 videos to see if the audience appreciates it. Btw what kind of documentaries do you do?
Behind the scenes: I used to live near this neighbourhood about 5 years back and have seen it changed a fair bit. Back then (at least 20 years ago) it was a laid back place to chill and unwind. I spent a fair bit of my school time studying at the cafes for my exams. Most have since closed down due to the high rentals. It's changed soo much and in my opinion, not necessarily for the better 😅 Our government has set aside a large plot of land to be developed into a residential cum commercial area. So yeah. Another mall is coming right up in this place. When its completed 3 years down the road, maybe I can come by again to film and see the changes. Nothing stays the same for long in Singapore
Hi guys! This is Alan from Discovery Walking Tours TV and I want to thank you for watching this video. If you notice any interesting points in the video or want to ask about something that was caught on camera, comment with a time stamp (eg 00:01) and I will be sure to check it out. I am also interested to know where you are from 😄 so drop a comment below and say hi!
Very clean and nice for meandering around...Really like this place alot. Thanks for the video!
Happy to hear from you @LetsGo It's defintely one of the many places in Singapore with "character". There will be more such walks in small neighbourhoods in the coming month.
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV That is cool...
Hi! Great to have fantastic people like you producing such well-taken walking series videos...!! Now I REALLY DO NOT need to visit this place already, as you have so patiently brought us around, albeit virtually....!! 🤓🤗🤓😊
Thanks for the compliments Lam 😊 even though you now know what Holland Village is like, hopefully it will make you want to make a trip over 🤣
What a walk on such a beautiful day. Thanks again Alan
Hi Bro,
Holland Village, just like Mustafa @ Serangoon Road, Holland Village, too, is with tourists!
@ 5:26..the shutters of my favorite economical fried beehoo/noodle/koay teow stall is down. Closed for the day, I supposed.
@ 09:30 .....glad that I tagged along this walking tour otherwise, wouldn't have kniwn OCBC has moved to the back.
Oporto has also "landed" in SG. Glad they've a branch at HV as I love their grilled chicken and yummy sauces.
Again, thanks bro for sharing this video.
Ah that bee Hoon stall opens super early. Like 5am? I think by early afternoon they will pack up and go home. This whole area rental is now at insane prices because of the banks 🤣
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV
Hi Bro,
Thank you for ur feedback. I think they are the ones who popularise economic beehoon with side dishes. Simple meal but yummy!!!
Reckon, not only the banks but also the influx of Eateries responsible for hike in rental. Ever notice a group of senoirs who usually sit at a table
near the passage way towards Haagen's Das? They're the ones, laughing to the banks! Hahaha!!!
@@oneboonkeng1008 Serious?😲 He was the first stall? I actually stayed in Holland for more than a decade and didn't even realise it. Haha. The old folks are friends of yours? Reminds me of an incident some time back (maybe 5 to 7 years ago) I overhear a conversation from an older man speaking to another about the transacted price on the shophouse. Apparently, he owned a few (at that time) units in the area.
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV
Hi Bro,
Among the old folks, one stayed in the same blk and level as me at ulu pandan.
Before the beehoon bros, no one sells with side dishes as far as I can remember! First, it was just the plain fried bean curd. Slowly, others were added to the menu. In the old holland village market, their stall was located at the frontage. There was also a husband & wife team selling roast meats ( can't recollect name of their stall) which, was good!
@@oneboonkeng1008 Fascinating stories😄 you definitely added alot more colour the the Holland V i used to know. I still recall the old days when there was a MPH bookstore and when the Ipoh Hor Fun was just a simple stall (first owner). Now the Ipoh Hor Fun bo standard. Sad but true.
Love this place! It's nice that the streets are closed to traffic in the evenings. Of all the places to eat, the British Indian Curry Hut would probably be my pick! :) I hope the coming changes in the neighbourhood don't take away any of the charm. Thanks for sharing, Alan.
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV yum! :)
awww, it used to live in these parts, a little down the road. and things have certainly been upgraded. My favourite prata dude ain't there no more.
I lived in HV for two years and was there during the filming of this video so I can appreciate it 😁👍🏻
Did I manage to capture you in the filming? 😊
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV I was not in the video though some of my favorite vendors were 👍🏻
@@alanfchef3388 Glad to know I gave them some "Screentime" 😊
Cool! I love HV! I go there a lot!
I used to live at Holland Ave so HV was my chill out spot. I remember spending lots of time (and money) at the Starbucks cafe cramming for exams. Fond memories of the place
@@DiscoveryWalkingToursTV It's such a special place for me.
Nice video👍..I lived in Singapore for 6 months 10 years ago..love this city
Glad to hear from you Irfan 😄 Where did you used to stay and work in Singapore?
Very lively placw. Might check out this place when i visit SG
Its a bit more "exciting" during the evenings. A few pubs to hang out for drinks.
If anyone in the comments is visiting SG in the future as a tourist, that place the 'Nook' is the best place to get absolutely trashed at. They have an hour of pours where you pay a flat fee for any of their house beers. Not the best beer but you get the idea lmao
🤣
Hi, what mrt exit is this?
Since Singapore is a city state what is the equivalent to a town, or village? Is new towns?
It's a good question. Singapore is divided into 28 districts and within each districts there are multiple towns, new towns, estates etc. Holland Village is an old name. In Singapore we probably only have 2 villages left, which we use the malay word and are called "kampung". There is one village on the mainland and another on pulau ubin (Island).
Discovery Walking Tours TV Thanks for the answer. I’ve been wondering for a while, but couldn’t find a straight answer. So to confirm they are called new towns? And then villages are traditional Malay areas that weren’t changed? I’ve been so impressed with Singapore, and especially the history. In just one generation it went from 3rd world to a premier 1st world city/country. Lee Kuan Yew was a true visionary. His whole life was spent helping the city state. What impressed me the most are two things 1) Most nations have one dominant race/religion. Rather than follow the norm which leads to race issues, Lee Kuan Yew embraced the many cultures. He made the government so they all have fair representation. Here in the United States we are a melting pot, I hope we get to where Singapore is with all the cultures. Of course it will take more time here because it’s a huge country. Over all racism isn’t rampant like the media shows. What’s happening was very eye opening, and we will become stronger! 2) Lee Kuan Yew was so focused on Singapore, and Malaya (Malaysia) becoming one. Sadly due to how Malays at the time viewed Chinese singaporeans, it led to them kicking Singapore out, and violence. Lee Kuan Yew was heartbroken, and was in tears. Rather then dwell on it he mourned, and then made a plan. Due to the political climate he got many companies based in China to come here, during the people’s revolution. He also made a system so all could afford a home. In his theory if you give them a home they will feel like they truly belong. They know that Singapore is their home, not where the other generations came for. Before all that Singapore’s residents viewed Singapore as a place to stay for jobs, and then China was their home. They didn’t view themselves as Singaporeans. Anyways Singapore really is an amazing place from what I’ve seen. Not perfect, but it is the best ran City/country. Once the world is normal again I can’t wait to visit 👍
Some of them are named Clementi New Town, Bishan New Town etc, but as Singaporeans were rarely use the word "new town", we just call it "Clementi" or "Bishan" and its understood. I guess I was brought up in a time when such "new towns" were already the norm and the city sprawl started to link all the neighbours and districts together until its a "seamless" Singapore City. The villages have piping, gas etc and the houses have some structural improvements but are essentially "unchanged" in apperance. You can google "Pulau Ubin" to have a better idea.
Just out of curiosity is smoking cigarettes illegal in Singapore?
Nope it is not illegal. But it is illegal to smoke within buildings. Public smoking is also very highly controlled with parks, hawker centres etc banning smoking.
"No talking or distracting captions" ---- After making documentary films for 50 years (many with subtitles) I would come down in favor of using them. Where are we? What are we seeing?
Glad to hear from you Pops. I hear you regarding the use of captions to provide context and information to the viewer. Perhaps I can try test it on 1 or 2 videos to see if the audience appreciates it. Btw what kind of documentaries do you do?