Festivals

May 20, 2017

The Fascinating Country of Singapore: A place to enjoy for kids and adults

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Singapore has a fascinating culture. The official language is Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and English. You are about to know some things you probably did not even know about Singapore. It led me to learn and know more about the people in Singapore. It is in Southeast Asia. A city-state that has 63 smaller islands. They are in love with Toilets.

 In Singapore, there is what you call Toilet Day on November 19. You cannot flush public toilets in Singapore because it is against the law.

Singapore males have to serve in Singapore military for 1-2 years if he is born in Singapore. You cannot chew gum in Singapore unless for medical purposes.

If a police see you with gum, well, you might be in trouble.

On the fun side, Singapore has the world’s second-highest Observation Wheel, which is called Singapore Wheel. Another one, Singapore Grand Prix Racing Circuits is the first in Singapore; and it is where the first F1 Night Race. It was held at 2008 Inaugural F1 Race.

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People in Singapore love food, and they are the creator of food courts. I mean, in Singapore you can find Sannakji or Live Octopus, Crocodile Paws, and Fish Sperms or Milt. Interesting food in Singapore that people would not know much about if you did not live or visit Singapore. These dishes are served in restaurants. They love food so much that every day in Singapore, two new restaurants are opened. Cars, cash, credit cards, condominiums, and country clubs are what runs the country of Singapore. Those Big Kings makes the success of Singapore.

If you happen to like Orchid Garden well Singapore has the world largest tropical orchid garden, which is Singapore Botanic Gardens.

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In addition, Singapore is the ideal place for kids. Singapore kids are the smartest; they are top of the line intelligence in Math and Science.

Children and plants are the centerpieces for the people of Singapore. The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (the first Asian Garden) in Singapore was dedicated to the Kids of Singapore.

The Singapore Zoo, which is a tropical paradise, is top 5 in the world; and you know kids love zoos. Singapore also has thrill rides like MegaZip or the Flying Bat of Sentosa Islands. There is also Merlion, the National Icon of Singapore. Kids will love it. Merlion is half-lion and half-fish sort of like a mermaid.

In Singapore, children have their own day where they are appreciated. October 1st is for kids below 12 and in July, well, the first Sunday in July is Youth Day for teenagers. Singapore is for kids, as you see. Kids will definitely love this country.

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Tradition in Singapore starts from the Singapore Art Festival which is celebrated every June; that display art talents of the local and overseas artist.

 Annual Night Festival in late August that is full of beauty. Independence Day is on August 9th. It is a big festival with kids from the choir performing in the festival. Music, food, entertainment and lots of variety of colorful things like clothing, art and much more.

The Independence Day displays the meaning of the Singaporean Flag, which is a democracy, progress, justice, peace, and equality. All those are displayed in the Independence Festival.

With tradition, there is also music. Singapore like Folk and Tribal music, Rock’N’Roll, and Pop music. They also like Metal Bands such as native Singaporean bands like The Corruptor, Hella Morrigan, Chaos Aftermath, and Kuliyuga.

Sing picSingapore has a lot to offer. I mean, children are the future in Singapore and the way Singaporeans celebrate the kids over there shows it. Singaporeans love food and they have creative ways of making their food. Singaporeans are one smart and creative people. Singapore is a good place for tourists. The food I mention, their culture and traditions are good enough to check out the country. Singapore, a country of hope and improvement. Beautiful View out there, as I noticed.

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May 19, 2017

Life in Japan: Extraordinary things to get into while in Japan

Knowledge about Life in Japan

Learn about the Japanese Culture

Learn about Japan and what they offer

 

With what I know and learned about Japan, they have a diverse culture. Different style of food, music, and traditions. It is good to learn different cultures to know about people backgrounds. You have to understand people culture so you can have some kind of idea of how people think or why they do certain stuff. In this page, many countries and what makes them different will be talked about so come get your daily dose of the world around you. Knowing the world you live in and what’s around the globe.

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Japan has a different type of cuisine scene. I mean, I am hearing food I haven’t heard of; but I would like to try some of them. The island nation is what Japan is with their seafood like Sushi with vegetables. Some food you might not want to know and some you might but its good to know about other culture food. Be well grounded in every area you can learn from. Now, Tuna eyeball ate and sold in Japan. It is what it sounds like and you can cook it as you like, I guess. Shiokara, which is well squid fermented in its own gut; I mean, I heard it is salted but it does look good. But, after I know what it was, I don’t know. Yet you have to respect it. Wasp Crackers, another one of Japanese food not many know about because it’s different. That is a meal. Looks interesting. Respect other culture foods. Soba is noodles looks good with some sauce on the side. Every culture has their niche of food and these are some of Japan foods.

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Didn’t know about Japanese liking Karaoke and Pop music as a form of music; at least the younger generation in Japan. Kayo-kyoku is the mainstream pop genre of Japan and said to be the base of the modern J-pop. Most Kayo-kyoku singers use the traditional Japanese pronunciations instead of the stylized English pronunciations. Oh yeah! Rock music. Japanese rock music to be exact, just ask the Japanese band, Happy End, how much Japanese love Japanese rock music. They are well known in Japan. I listened to their songs. They are good. I might not know what they are saying, but if you know about music you can tell good music when you hear it. You know a song good when you’re nodding your head. They have a different flow to their music.

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Japanese traditions like Aomori Nebuta and the Cherry Blossom Festivals are some of them. So, if you like to travel well this is a good tourist spot. Good traditions to see. Aomori Nebuta Festival, a Japanese festival in early August in Aomori City in Japan. Aomori Nebuta Festival is a display of virtuoso artwork of illustrious ancient and fictional Japanese personality. The Cherry Blossom Festivals or Hanami is similar to a picnic party where you eat and drink it is held in the springtime all around Japan. It is a Cherry Blossom scenery. It is like a party from what I have seen. People enjoying themselves. Cherry Blossom Festival is around April 23-May 5 of the year.They do Cherry Blossom Festival in the USA Washington DC, to be exact. Why is there..well, back in the day (LOL) in the 1900’s. Japan and the USA use the Cherry Blossom tree as a sign of friendship between the two different countries. The Cherry Blossom has a lovely view to watch it is so peaceful.

Learn a lot about Japan and more to come from other countries and I know some of you learn something you didn’t know before including myself. Learning something new.

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