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The Laws in Singapore that make it the Most Dangerous Country to visit

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At least according to (some) Chinese (i.e. PRC) citizens: At 00:20, Singapore is called the most nitpicky country in the world.  At 00:28, the well-known chewing gum ban. Then there is the "stick no bills" law and the caning penalty. And then there is a host of other restrictions.

Changing of the Guard at the Istana (2 Mar 2025)

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 The Changing of the Guard at the Istana is carried out every first Sunday of the Month. The Istana (Palace in Malay) is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. Every first Sunday of the Month , there is the ceremonial Changing of the Guard with a parade, military band, and precision drill. 

Chinese New Year in Singapore

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 Video by Noshivore (17 minutes): Singapore celebrates Chinese New Year with a few customs that are unique to Singapore.

Raffles Hotel...A taste of the finer things

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 Video: Ha Sisters get the Raffles treatment. Raffles Hotel is an All-Suites hotel. And while Marina Bay Sands hotel is also a luxury hotel, it has over 2000 rooms, is immensely popular because of its location and amenities (such as the Infinity Pool on the Roof top, which is accessible only to residents of the Hotel).

Studio Ghibli comes to the Art Science Museum!

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 From 4 Oct 2024 to 2 Feb 2025. What's on at the Art Science?

Reopened: Chinese and Japanese Gardens; Jurong Lake Gardens (videos)

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 After renovations, reopened!

National Songs of Singapore

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 National Song 2024 - "Not Alone" If you are visiting Singapore at this time of the year (July and August) and you wander into a shopping mall or other public areas, you may find yourself bombarded with our National Songs, like "Count On Me Singapore", "Stand Up for Singapore", "We are Singapore", etc.  The video above is the latest for 2024.