Ever heard of a band playing a song from a tape? That’s exactly what happened at Oasis’s 2009 Singapore concert. The band played “Fuckin’ in the Bushes” from a tape. We’re not at a concert today but we are talking about Oasis.
This isn’t about the famous British band Oasis. We are talking about a different Oasis. It’s a landmark in Singapore though its history isn’t as rock and roll as the band’s.
The name Oasis appears in multiple places in Singapore. There is a well-known restaurant named Oasis Taiwan Porridge. It has been around for decades. People remember eating there in a circular building near water. This location has moved. The restaurant is now found in Toa Payoh Gardens. Many people have nostalgic memories of this restaurant. They cherish the old-school robust flavors. The porridge with sweet potato is a highlight. They serve it in a thermos.
Another Oasis is a hotel. The Oasia Hotel Downtown is known for its lush green facade. It stands in contrast to the city’s steel and glass. It’s a vertical garden. The hotel has an indoor infinity pool and an outdoor rooftop pool. It offers an all-inclusive experience for Club Room guests. This includes access to a Club Lounge and wellness amenities. The Oasia Hotel Downtown is near Tanjong Pagar MRT station. It is also close to the Singapore City Gallery and Red Dot Design Museum.
So whether it is a concert a restaurant or a hotel Oasis is a part of Singapore’s story. Whether you remember the Britpop band’s music or the taste of a comforting porridge or the serene luxury of a modern hotel the name conjures up images of comfort and escape. It’s a place that evokes a feeling a memory or an experience. In Singapore Oasis means many things. Today we’ve explored some of them.