| Stars:
My Singapore is...
August 3, 200
Singapore is home to each Singaporean. Each
of us has our very own Singapore story. What are the stories for
these stars?
Story by Wang Hong and YY
Translation and compilation by Yap Geok Hui
(Click on pictures for larger image)
  Singapore
means a whole lot of different meanings to different Singaporeans.
We have witnessed different stages of the country's development.
What significance does the Lion City hold for Zoe, Shaoguang and
Ping Hui?
 My
Singapore
"Singapore is a vibrant, idealistic and energetic
country. I have studied her history, she has grown tremendously
since independence and she's growing each day. I love Singapore,
it's peaceful and safe here, no disasters, really a haven," says
Ah Jie.
Ping Hui agrees. "She has improved a
lot since independence. It's safe to live here. What's more, many
of Singapore's historical problems have been resolved, that's why
I feel proud to be a Singaporean.
 Shaoguang
adds in his views, "Singapore is always improving. Just like
the theme in our national anthem. From colonial days to independence
to the present, Singapore has always been improving. I hope she
will grow to be more mature and more gracious."
My Singapore dream
"For the country to be more prosperous in the
new millennia and for the people to live in a peaceful and happy
environment," says Zoe.
"Basically, it's still for the people to live
and work in peace and contentment. We should be alert to possible
dangers in times of peace. After all, our country is small and we
have no natural resources. The people need to work hard and be united
in order for us to have a place in the world," says Shaoguang seriously.
  My
childhood story
Both Shaoguang and Zoe lived in kampongs when they
were young.
Shaoguang begins,"From young, I have been in
touch with nature, it's pretty healthy. Later, we moved to housing
estates. Basically, my lifestyle changes with the progress of society,
therefore I have a deep sense of involvement in the country's development."
 Zoe
adds on, "It's really fortunate to be a Singaporean. From my childhood
till now, living conditions have always been good. I seldom go to
the city when I was young. I had a wonderful childhood together
with my childhood friends, who are mostly my neighbours' kids. We
played 'house', hide and seek, finger-guessing games and hopscotch."
  "We
didn't have dolls then. We would pretend rolled up blankets
to be dolls. Although there were not many toys, we were happy. Life
was simple then, with less material needs."
 My
favourite local food
Ping Hui says with enthusiasm, "I like everything
and anything. Apart from my family, the thing that I miss most when
I was abroad was local food. You know, it's painful to be missing
my favourite food."
"I like authentic local food like char kway
tiao, laksa, shun kway, fish porridge and fish head curry, nasi
lemak and roti prata," Zoe rattles off her mental list.
"The different races in Singapore have their
own cuisine, the characteristic of local food is that they are not
so oily but yet spicy, they are healthy, delicious yet economical."
Looks like the Singapore Tourism Board should
consider getting Zoe to be Singapore's ambassador to promote local
food to our overseas friends.
 Favourite
places
"It is not the place but the company. If I'm
with good friends, I would be happy regardless if where I am. Many
people feel that Singapore is a boring place but I beg to differ.
There are many interesting places which these people have not been
to. One can have a good time in a small prata shop, too," says Ping
Hui.
Look out for more Singapore reminiscing from
other celebs!
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