YOUR SINGAPORE THROUGH MY EYES
I am a Filipino boy living in Singapore. It may be a tiny red dot on the map, but it is home to people of different races, religions and languages. I feel welcomed by my peers here. The words ‘racial harmony’ ring true and sincere. I do not feel discriminated or looked down upon for belonging to a different race.
Singapore is truly the ‘Paris of Asia’. There are many tourist attractions, shopping malls, different types of entertainment and, of course, delicious food here. Orchard Road is the place to go for the fashionista. For those on a budget, they can visit the ‘pasar malam’. Items sold at the ‘pasar malam’ are much cheaper and affordable, like our ‘tiangge’ in the Philippines.
One thing I admire in this country is the courtesy of the people. Adults are addressed as ‘aunties’ and ‘uncles’ by almost everybody, not just their nephews or nieces! It is a gesture that I’ve never seen in my own country.
Singapore is very peaceful and clean. The longer I stay here, the more I want to remain here. Singapore is my home now.
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