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Singapore had originally been the resident of the Malay Tribes. In Malay Language, Padang means field. The area had at first been an open space and then was gradually converted into a sports club. It had been deliberately kept free of buildings in order to ensure open space for players to have fun and also to provide an equal amount of entertainment to the audience. This area had been presented to the merchants by the modern Singapore constructor, Sir Stamford Raffles. But unfortunately the merchants turned it down because of the uneven waves and the shallow depths of the area. It was also made unsuitable for shipping due to constant inundation by tidal waters. So, the area was preserved as an open space meant for general public. During the long colonial era that Singapore was enforced to undergo, the Padang Sports Complex in Singapore served as a constant source for entertainment. There were numerous matches played here and Cricket is one of them. Important fiestas and ceremonies were held at Padang Sports Complex in Singapore, and colonial parades had been a part and parcel of the Padang Sports Complex in Singapore. The color and display of parades were unique indeed the Padang Complex is a colorful backdrop for a wide array of ceremonial hues. A stopover at the Padang Sports Complex in Singapore will be a memorable journey for the visitors at Singapore.
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