Little India has been a central part of Singapore’s history since the very beginnings of the island’s colonial history. The area was originally named after Serangoon Road, a significant thoroughfare connecting the port with the island’s interior as early as 1828. The neighborhood has since grown to become a foothold for Indian culture within Singapore. Today, the area is a vibrant cultural experience for outsides, with a palpable display of community within the context of pre-independence urbanism and architecture.