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Tucked away in Simei in the East, this cafe is the heart of a much larger circle of support built on understanding, respect, and inclusion. Tucked away in Singapore’s eastern heartland, just a short walk from Simei MRT, lies a cafe that looks ordinary on the outside but carries an extraordinary purpose. Metta Cafe isn’t just another vegetarian eatery—it’s the heart of a much larger circle of support built on understanding, respect, and inclusion . The Bigger Picture: Metta Welfare Association’s Story Metta Cafe is run by the Metta Welfare Association (Metta), an organisation founded in 1992 by Venerable Chao Khun Fa Zhaobbm—who also serves as the President of Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. Registered as a society in 1994, Metta is endorsed by Singapore’s Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Health (MOH), and Ministry of Education (MOE). It is also a proud member of the National C...

Bugis Street Market — also known as Bugis Village — is Singapore's largest and most vibrant street market. With over 600 stalls packed across three levels, it is the go-to spot for tourists and locals alike to pick up souvenirs, cheap fashion, accessories, knick-knacks and street snacks. It is not a flea market in the traditional sense, but rather a permanent bazaar of narrow lanes and tightly packed stalls with fixed prices — though you can still bargain for higher-value items like luggage or bulk purchases. 📋 Quick Facts Address 261 Victoria Street, Singapore 189876 Opening hours Daily, 11am – 10pm (weekends until 11pm) Nearest MRT Bugis (EW12/DT14), Exit C Entry fee Free Best time Weekday mornings for calm browsing; weekends for lively atmosphere Payment Cash preferred; some stalls accept PayNow / credit cards 📖 A Bit of History The Bugis area is historically linked to the Rochor-Kallang River basin trade in the 19th to mid-20...