The China Club, Singapore…

Much of what we saw in Singapore was a study of contrasts, the old with the new, the traditional with the radically contemporary. The chichi China Club is a quintessential example of this spirit.

All of these beautiful layers of chic Chinoiserie decor have been living in the penthouse of a skyrise for the past 20 years.

In that time equally tall and taller skyscrapers have pushed up all round it adding to the extreme contrast one experiences when transcending to or from this old world club in thriving downtown Singapore.

Hint’s of the peripheral structure can be seen through the ornate sky lights

and from the draped ceilings.

But when you’re sitting in the dining area, or snooping about the back rooms {as I like to do}, you feel like you are in some sort of an ancient pagoda~style structure, rich in traditional heritage.

I’m sure these red-starred dishes are being filled with plenty of delightful dishes during the Lunar New year.

Chinese Sinaporeans make up the majority population of this, the second densest Sovereign state in the world {after Monaco}.

The Chinese are 76%, Malays are 15% and ethnic indians Indians make up 7% of the population. The Malays are recognized as the indigenous population.

English is the primary language in this land.

Delicious food is also spoken fluently all over this 31 x 17 mile island with 130 miles of coastline.

What a delightful table they set for us! I loved the contrasts of the shiny blue and white lacquered lazy susan on the richly textured red table cloth, topped and crisp white napkins and china and encircled by heavy dark carved wooden chairs.

We savored every morsel of the menu they prepared,

although I passed on the sea whelks in this flavorful double~boiled chicken soup.

Flowers are very important part of the culture as well

as is colorful intricately carved woodwork, gold leaf and lacquered surfaces.

What a treat it was for us to enjoy all of the special details of this cultural legacy.

谢谢中国俱乐部