Bussorah Street Explained

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 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]

Notes and References

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

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