These photos of Geylang Serai Bazaar in the 80's & 90's will give you all the feels

Those were the days.

Nyi Nyi Thet | June 16, 2016, 02:18 PM

The incredible variety of food at this year's Geylang Bazaar has drawn many a drooling admirer.

The nature of the Bazaar, or Pasar Malam, has come a long way since the 80's and 90's.

Food choices have evolved from purely traditional Asian cuisine to more of a mish-mash of Western food as well, with crepes and macarons now offered as part of the staple fare.

It wasn't always that modernised though, as a Facebook post from Rudy Djoe reveals.

Here's his post in full.

Share this if you want :) and hashtag ‪#‎imisstheoldgeylangbazaar‬ or ‪#‎rindubazargeylangdulu‬

Geylang Serai Bazaar in the 80s and 90s. From Paya Lebar Mrt all the way to Eunos. Huge crowds and cheap goods to get for Hari Raya. The kuih-kuih and goodies for Hari Raya, food for breaking of fast, new clothes, carpet etc. Lelong here, lelong there, lelong everywhere. Macam-macam. All here. Dedicated to all the 80s and 90s kids, shoppers and the sellers of Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar. Post Fb ini adalah untuk semua anak-anak zaman 80an/90an, pembeli dan pegerai di Bazar Raya Geylang Serai.

Photos: National Archives Sg

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We take a look at some of the photos from the nostalgia inducing album.

The pictures show a bustling Bazaar

 

With typically 90's fashion abound.

 

Coconut leaves for making Ketupat.

And some Lepat. (Sticky rice dumplings)

 

They even used to sell cushion covers.

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Purchasing Hari Raya money packets and greeting cards.

 

Man making Lontongs. (Compressed Rice Cake)

Back when taxis still ruled the world.

 

The satay was reliably amazing.

 

Way back in the 90's.

 

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All images from National Archives of Singapore via Rudy Djoe's Facebook

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