Happy 48th Birthday Singapore
Yesterday was a special day. August the 9th was the day that Singapore is celebrating her 48th birthday since becoming an independent nation. Singapore has really changed a lot since gaining independence. The older generation can still remember how chaotic it was back then with the racial riots and conflicts between the different races. Everyone was wary of each other and trust and security was a major issue.
These days we can walk around on the roads safely and do not have to be as wary of our neighbors who maybe of different race or religion. There is racial tolerance and the law and order is kept.
I feel that I am blessed to be born in Singapore and am raising my kids here. They are able to enjoy their childhood without having to worry about not having a safe place to stay and food on their plate. Everything is well provided for them here and they have lots of opportunities to have fun in the sun in the numerous parks all over this island.
Even though it will get exceedingly difficult for them to be able to own their own apartment in the future with the skyrocketing prices and it will be more competitive in the workforce I am sure they will be able to survive.
They are having a well rounded childhood and am learning all the skills which they need to become independent adults in future. Like how Singapore has grown so far I hope to that the kids will come into full bloom when they grow up.
August 10, 2013 @ 12:49 pm
Singapore is a small yet rich and beautiful country. It’s one of the country I wished to visit in the near future.
August 10, 2013 @ 3:02 pm
happy birthday, Sg! I haven’t been there but I will be visiting early next year. I can’t wait to taste all the yummy and spicy food! bring on the curry~
August 10, 2013 @ 9:13 pm
Happy 48th Singapore! Yeah, I’m sure you’re very proud of what Singapore has become. It is a good benchmark to all of us, really. 🙂
August 11, 2013 @ 3:24 am
Happy Birthday to one of the amazing cities in the world! I love Singapore. I hope I could re-visit soon.
August 11, 2013 @ 9:04 pm
Maybe someday, I can visit your place. happy birthday by the way.
August 12, 2013 @ 7:10 am
Happy birthday!!
August 12, 2013 @ 7:47 am
Happy birthday Singapore, and to you too 🙂 I have heard so many good things about SG and really hope to visit some day 🙂
August 12, 2013 @ 12:30 pm
happy b-day singapore! i’ve heard this through my niece working there
August 12, 2013 @ 12:49 pm
I hope to visit SIngapore someday too! Thanks for sharing about it Dominique.
August 12, 2013 @ 2:04 pm
Singapore is a great place to live in. Pretty sure your kids will grow the way you wanted them to be.
August 12, 2013 @ 2:15 pm
Oh, so that’s what Ely Buendia’s daughter was talking about. *feeling close* Happy birthday, Singapore, and advanced happy birthday to you, Ms. Dominique!
August 12, 2013 @ 3:41 pm
Uy, belated happy bday Singapore! 5 years ago i was able to witness the parade high up the Singapore flyer. So, nice!
August 12, 2013 @ 11:17 pm
My friend posted some highlights during the Singapore day and it’s nice to see them celebrating such events. They are all holding a Singapore passport 🙂
August 15, 2013 @ 1:02 am
Happy 48th Birthday to Singapore! Thank you for sharing some of the changes Singapore has gone through. I’ve never been there but would love to visit some day … and it’s great knowing that they have developed into a truly fine place to live!