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One of the fastest growing country country 's in Asia and the unofficial food capital for this continent. By the way, unofficial food capital of Asia. The recent unveiling of a major new art centre Singapore's answer to the Sydney Opera House, has helped kick-start a mini-renaissance in the city. Singapore also had a number of wonderful beaches to visit too. The place has captured the imagination of writers and artists for centuries and even the ultra-modern city of today still holds and extraordinarily exciting atmosphere that is truly unque.
Singapore was only founded in 1819, and came into existence as an independent state only in 1965.
The lion symbolises courage, strength and excellence. According to 13th century Malay Annals, a prince spotted a creature he believed was a lion and named the island "Singa-pura" (Lion City)from which Singapore was derived.The Lion Symbol was launched in 1986 as an alternative national symbol. |
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Singapore has a warm tropical climate with sunshine all year round--making it a good place to develop a perpetual tan. With the sea to further moderate fluctuations in temperature, Singapore's weather is almost boringly consistent--between 32°C (90°F) for a high and 24°C (75°F) for a low.Humidity is high(84.4%). |
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The Chinese celebrate the Lunar New Year with gusto sometime in January or February, depending on the Lunar Calendar.
Other Chinese festivals include Qing Ming (a time for the remembrance of ancestors), the Feast of the Hungry Ghosts, and the Mid-Autumn Festival
(also known as the Mooncake or Lantern Festival).
Thaipusam is a penitential Hindu festival popular with Tamils. This is the festival where Indians walk several miles carrying kavadis that pierce their bodies, to thank their gods for answering their prayers.
Singapore naturally attrached a wonderful and lively cultural mixture of that you will experience for yourself.
Today trad in the form of world-beathing shopping opportunities remains one of the great attractions of Singapore, Along with the fabulous hotels, exotic cuisine and an extraordinary variety of sights and sound. |
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| Level 02 , G.W. Business Centre, Great West House, Great West Road, |
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