Bussorah Street Singapore

The area of Kampong Glam in Singapore is more than meets the eye. Beneath the shops and restaurants lies centuries worth of history. Bussorah Street (that you see in this painting) was originally called “Sultan Road” and renamed in 1910 after a place in present-day Iraq. It was here that Muslims travelling on the Hajj to Mecca would congregate, as their sailing ships departed from Singapore on the journey to Jeddah. Today the street is a popular destination amongst locals and tourists for the famous lively restaurants, shops and the Sultan Mosque. This watercolour painting is an evening scene of the Bussorah Street, the evening sky sets the atmosphere, the lights convey the vibrant nature of the street, the shophouses and restaurants are of course the highlights and the Sultan Mosque completes the background.