Telok Kurau (East)

Telok Kurau (East) - Li Bai Ploughing the Field

Do you know there is an elegant estate in Singapore that is full of legends? It is Telok Kurau. In the past, it was where the distinguished and the refined rubbed shoulders leaving behind a legacy of charming tales and anecdotes. Today, it is a high-class residential district.

So why is Telok Kurau full of legends? It is due to the influence of feng shui.

In the study of feng shui, Telok Kurau is known as Li Bai ploughing the field. Li Bais is believed to be the incarnation of the planet Venus, a metal star. Telok Kurau belongs to the land of the Wood Dragon, which requires an environment rich in culture. As Telok Kurau is close to the sea where the sand on the beach contains metal, it is, therefore, very suitable for Venus to be on the land of the Wood Dragon.

Li Bai was a gifted poet and great drinker. Possessing an elegant bearing, he was also famous for his eloquence. Therefore, there are a lot of romantic and refined people among the residents of Telok Kurau. Some rich men have also hidden their mistresses here, while many stars have built their love nests in this area.

Layout Resembling a Farm Field

A lot of brand-new condominiums and mansions have appeared in Telok Kurau. Nevertheless, they have not erased the rustic charm of the area. The wonderful thing about his district is that its layout resembles a rectangular field, thereby bringing to life the imagery of Li Bai ploughing the Field.

There is an idiom that goes, When the horse dies, the ride walks on foot. A lot of businessmen still maintain their lavish lifestyles after their business have failed. They refuse to adapt to the new environment, but ultimately, they are the ones who suffer. If one's horse has died, one has to continue on foot. But there are people who simply refuse to give up their dead horses and instead, struggle to lug them along. Aren't they making life tough for themselves?

A few rich men once lived here. Unfortunately, their children were not able to continue with and expand their family businesses, fulfilling the Chinese saying riches do not last more than three generations.