Although a little red dot on the world map, the country is very conducive for families and raising kids in a happy and safe environment.
These unique things about Singapore are luring for many expats from neighbouring countries and Western world to make the island city their long-term or short-term home. Global Indian International School Blog. Here are five things that make Singapore a great place to live and work: Safe and secure environment — One of the things that is rare to any other country in Asia is the safe and secure environment that the Singapore offers.
There is high level of law and order in the country and the punishment and penalties for the pettiest crimes are severe. Singaporeans love to eat-out and try different Asian cuisines. Most of the households eat all the 3 meals in Hawker Centres located near housing estates and commercial areas. Hawker Centres are no-frills eating places that sell affordable food help in community building and intermingling of various cultures. Apart from the Hawker Centres, there are a number of fine-dining and exotic restaurants that break the monotony and offer extraordinary gastronomical experiences.
Two other cornerstones of Singaporean food belong to the Eurasians and Peranakans. Singapore is the most religiously diverse country in the world, according to a Pew Research Center study. People of all faiths live, work and even worship together in our city. For instance, the Neo-Gothic spire of St.
Soak in the good vibes at festive events such as River Hongbao , the Geylang Serai Ramadan bazaar and Christmas on A Great Street , where food, performances and games make them perfect for families. Besides traditional culture, pop culture is huge in our city.
Our arts scene is thriving, with many exhibitions, concerts and festivals—such as Singapore Art Week and the Singapore Writers Festival —that will fuel your own imagination. To appreciate the best of Singapore's greenery, check out our best hiking trails , most beautiful public parks , relaxing waterfront walks , our wetlands and mangroves , and some secret and hidden beaches too. There's no better way to start the day than with a cup of kopi — or kopi-o for those of you who like your coffee as dark as your soul — and kaya butter toast.
Throw in a couple of soft-boiled eggs and you're golden. It's always heartwarming to see local artists making their mark on an international stage — for one, Anthony Chen took home to prestigious Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in There's loads of other talent too, from rising musicians , young artists and entrepreneurs , Singapore's talent pool is far from deficient.
Housed in the former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings, National Gallery Singapore is the largest visual art gallery in Singapore and showcases most local and Southeast Asian pieces. You don't need a house pet when friendly stray kitties roam the streets. These cuties are always up for a pat as long as you treat them with kindness.
Hawker centres are home to countless of stalls offering unpretentiously scrumptious food at affordable prices. From small brands looking to make their mark to brands like Charles and Keith that have gone international — with celebrities using its pieces on the red carpet — Singapore's local design scene is a hotbed of activity. You'll find designers blending the styles of different Southeast Asian cultures to create garments that give us our own unique voice.
Changi Airport needs no introduction. The world's best airport offers a fusion of fine local delicacies, luxury shopping, an array of things to do and of course, the magnificent Jewel Changi. Our airport is, without a doubt, a departure from the ordinary. Fine, we might not be number one but that just means we have something to work towards. Concomitant with our world-class airport, our national carrier is also outstandingly impressive.
With state-of-the-art cabins, ridiculously well-trained cabin crew and an imaginative safety video, Singapore Airlines is the go-to airline for locals and tourists alike. You don't have to go all the way to China for a glimpse of these cute creatures.
The River Safari is home to Kai Kai and Jia Jia, a couple of giant pandas who thrill visitors with their butt-scratching, belly-jiggling antics. Only in Singapore does a sentence that incorporates four or more different languages make perfect sense.
We think that's beautiful. I mean, understand can already right? Half lion and half fish? Somebody had to be trippin' when they cooked up the idea of the Merlion and pitched it to the tourism board. But we're glad that we've rolled with it and even have seven planted around the island.
Given that the mainland of Singapore spans across approximately 50km, you can easily get from one end of the island to the other in an hour or so. And it's easy for the elderly and disabled to get around the island too.
Cultural and religious festivals are proudly celebrated all year round and we can honestly say that we're a not just a tolerant, but welcoming bunch. If that doesn't make your day then we don't know what else will. Drinking in Singapore is expensive, but at least you get what you pay for.
The city is home to one of the top 10 bars in the world according to the World's 50 Best Bars list and also has a bar that houses the biggest collection of gin in the world. Dining out may be banned for now, but the city is still home to excellent restaurants that push boundaries without compromising on taste. Here are some of our favourites that we can't wait to visit once pandemic restrictions are lifted.
The king of fruits that is. Call it smelly, call it disgusting, we'll happily gobble down your share of durian while you're standing there making faces at the spikey fruit. Here's an ultimate guide to durian season in Singapore. While we don't have a lot of land to go around, we're glad that the island still has pockets of green in the form of farms up in Kranji. Make a visit to some of the best farms in Singapore. We have the world's only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut and a host of other authentic Nonya restaurants to get stuffed at.
There's also a growing trend of people inviting you to their homes for a taste of their family recipes — local hospitality doesn't get any better than that. Despite rapid modernisation, there are still places to visit if you want to revisit the kampung days. Did you know that a Singaporean company, Trek International, invented the thumb drive? And we continue to do so as an innovative tech hub. You're welcome, world. Can't make it all the way down to the National Libary in Bugis?
No worries, there are 27 other fully-stocked public libraries littered around the island housing everything from plays and recipe books to the latest international bestseller.
Yes, we're talking about Orchard Road. We're the textbook example of how healthcare should be. We offer accessible, affordable yet high-quality healthcare — something that other countries envy and seek to replicate.
With so many late night and hour dining options around the city, who can blame us? The city is home to one of the best clubs in the world, Zouk.
But that doesn't mean it's the only club you should check out — there are others offering panoramic views of the city, Asian glitz and glamour and sick beats from hip-hop to EDM so lace up your dancing shoes and get jiggy 'til you see the morning light.
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