Tekka Market

                                                                 Tekka Market 

The market was built in 1915 and it was called Tek Kia Kha then, which literally mean “foot of the small bamboos”. It was named Tek Kia Kha as bamboo plants once grew on the banks of the Rochor Canal. The market was torn down and relocated in 1982 and was named Zhu Jia Market. In 2000, it was renamed Tekka Market as residents felt strongly abot the old name which reflected the history of the place. As such the market kept the the original name whcih means bamboo clumps in Hokkien. 

                              Cattle Rearing in Serangoon 

We also found out the market was known as the Kandang Kerbau Markets to the Malays community. Kandang Kerbau stands for buffako pens. In the past there were many slaughterhouses operating in the area until 1920s. The location along Serangoon River originally made it attractive for raising cattle and trade in livestock.

                                   Tekka Wet Market 

Today, Tekka Market remains a landmark in Little India, where different ethnic communities congregate. On the ground floor there is hawker center selling various delicacies and the wet market which sell fresh seafood and vegetables flown in from India. 

References

http://heritagetrails.sg/content/414/Tekka_Market_.html

http://food.insing.com/feature/guide-the-new-tekka-market/id-187d0100

http://www.yoursingapore.com/editorials/tekka-market-a-guide-to-the-best-stalls.html