A guided tour to take a peep of part of the treasures of The Rare Gallery and Lee Kong Chian Reference Library.
Willis's Singapore Guide by A.C. Willis, 1936
In the book, the author mentioned that the popular food "Satay" is a Chinese dish. (pages 145-149)
"Satai" I am given to understand was introduced into this country by the Chinese, the word being spelt "Satae," meaning three pieces of meat. This dish soon found favour with the Javanese, and then the Malays and is also known by the name "Daging Bakar" (meaning-toasted meat.)
He meant "Satay" was derived from the Hokkien sa tae bak (三疊肉) . Interesting.
The theme for this particular exhibit is all about travelling around the 19th-early 20th century.
A trip around the world in the past costed about USD6600 plus, of which one could buy 6 houses with the sum.
Travel for leisure in that era was only for the rich.
We are fortunate enough to be able to travel on a much lower budget these days.
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