Yesterday the girls' school celebrated International Day. It was an important annual event on the school calendar and truly reflect the multi-national nature of the place. There were so many booths representing so many countries. Many of their national costumes were just awesomely beautiful, and it really hit you that we have no national costumes like many other countries.
The Singapore booth was most unique. It was a joint effort between the Malaysians and us. Indeed outside Singapore and Malaysia, we see each other as one. Unlike the reception for President Nathan the night before, I was told the food here is more generous and much better quality too. Lin and I enjoyed many sticks of satay. It was truly yummy. Thanks!
Look at the state flags hanging side by side above. Should I forgive the MFA for refusing a Singaporean friend from bringing her Malaysian fiancee to the reception? They solved the problem when the guy decided not to attend. So often politics divides, but culture unites, yeah?
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