| Singapore, my home... | |
I was born in a little island country called Singapore, situated at the tip of the Asian mainland, it is an island nation that appears as but a tiny speck on the world map. From humble beginnings as a small fishing settlement a little more than 150 years ago, it grew into an important British colonial entrepot in the last century. And since becoming independent in 1965, Singapore has become one of Asia's most dynamic and modern cities with a GNP that rivals that of many larger nations.
Skyscrapers, expressways and air-conditioned shopping centers crammed with luxury goods from around the world replace the more traditional Asian vistas of paddy fields and palm-fringed beaches. Singapore's highly regulated system of government has produced the ultimate consumer paradise, a city which might, at first, seem lacking in passion and individuality. But when it comes to the subject of food, Singaporeans reveal their true identity - for food is, quite simply, the national obsession.
This is also a country where food is a constant topic of conversation and no meal is complete with an extended discussion about the food being eaten or a recently enjoyed meal. Eating out is, for many, a daily routine and this habit has virtually created a national identity defined by the cuisine---especially the multi-ethnic fare serve in unpretentious restaurants and hawkers centers (open-air food stores) throughout the island.
Please try some of the local exotic recipes, hope you'll like it.
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