Bussorah Street

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Bussorah Street at night bustling with people Bussorah Street at night.jpg
Bussorah Street at night bustling with people

Bussorah Street is situated in the Kampong Kampong Glam area of Singapore. [1] [2] [3] The street is named after the Iraqi city of Bussorah (now named Basra) and features a collection of Middle Eastern restaurants and tourist shops. [4]

History

Bussorah Street was previously known as Kampong Kaji (Pilgrim Village) and Kampong Tembaga (Copper Village). [5]

References

  1. Iskandar, Karim (9 December 2000). "Nostalgia Bussorah Street". Berita Harian . Singapore.
  2. "Bussorah Street sarong lanun?". Berita Harian . Singapore. 18 October 1997. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  3. "Bussorah Street tetap meriah". Berita Harian . Singapore. 13 December 2000.
  4. "Bussorah Street | PictureSG". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. "Kampong Glam Heritage Trail". www.roots.gov.sg. Retrieved 6 September 2023.