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Best Wikipedia Page This Week

Veterans recall that the notorious drinking section began from Victoria Street west to Queen Street. Halfway between Victoria and Queen Streets, there was an intersecting lane parallel to the main roads, also lined with al fresco bars. There was a well-patronised public toilet with a flat roof of which there are archival photos, complete with jubilant rooftop transwomen.

One of the “hallowed traditions” bestowed upon the area by sojourning sailors, eg. from Australia, was the ritualistic “Dance Of The Flamers” or “Dance Of The Flaming Arseholes” on top of the infamous toilet’s roof. Compatriots on the ground would chant the signature “Haul ‘em down you Zulu Warrior” song whilst the matelots performed their act.

I had no idea that Bugis Street had such a colourful past - dammit I actually worked in an office there for 2 years! This wikipedia entry is extremely informative and has many vivid images.

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dude,
Bugis street use to be the pick up joints for trans and sailors. And locals avoided the like plague. The stigma associated to that place was worse then Geylang or Keong Siak.

Yes Caleb…now you know… :)This was way way before Changi Village and one of the ‘retro history’ which Singapore has sadly trying to forget, just like when its a crime to have long hair back in the 70s.

wow..what a freakshow photo.