Day three of Singapore and we had a great time! We started off the day with their way of morning announcements, which is much different then ours. There's this giant space where all the students meet and a railing for the kids or staff to make an announcement. Imagine if Dr Brewer did that! We were "presented" to the school, which meant we had to stand on this "bridge" 20 feet above the hundreds of students below and Leah gave a brief speech to introduce ourselves.
We then started our journey into Singapore, visiting the Malaysian/Muslim section of the city. We were able to walk into a Mosque, but had to put a robe because of their religion, and did some amazing shopping.
Next we went to Little India, where we all got henna tattoos and explored the streets seeing the many different shops and housing. We made it just in time to visit a Hindu Temple, and learned more about their culture and religion.
The next step was the Supreme Court, which was Mrs Rodgers favorite. Singaporeans say the building looks like a UFO. The architecture features a lot of glass to represent "transparency" in their judicial system. It was very interesting to see how different the government was compared to the United States. Did you know it's a $500 fee if you're caught chewing gum?!
Our last stop was Chinatown, which is where we ate our lunch. I had the lemon chicken, and was amazed at how different the food is compared to American food. For starters, you can find a lot of traditional Chinese, Indian, Malay, and also Singaporean food. After we went into a museum about the Chinese heritage. The Chinese went through a lot of hardships back around 1800s. With such tiny living space and hard work, these people showed how their determination got them through many difficult times.
I think it's very interesting that their announcements are really live. I can't imagine having to stand in front of the entire school just to give an announcement. That would be very difficult to accomplish at Dominion. How long were their announcements?
ReplyDelete"Lindsay B. (Rodgers 6)"
I think it's really interesting that their annoucnements are really live. I can't imagine standing up in front of the entire school just to give an announcement. It would be very difficult to do this at Dominion every day. How long were their announcemences?
ReplyDelete"Lindsay B. (Rodgers 7)"
If we had announcements like they do in Singapore im sure there would be a lot of chaos, but that sounds fun. I can't even imagine not being able to chew gum, I'm chewing it right now!It's cool that you have gotten to learn about different cultures and got to see a Hindu Temple
ReplyDeleteYo! sounds like a great trip. All that food you talk about sounds so good. Like mentioned on the post before, that whole announcement thing must me so crazy. I dont mind being the center of attention but I think thats a little too much. I think we take chewing gum for granted. You should smuggle some gum to there and sell it for a high price. LOL jk! Have fun guys! Edwin R. (Rogers 8)
ReplyDeleteI think its very interesting that their announcements are live and in front of the whole school population! I wouldn't have the courage to say something in front of that many people. And im glad they don't have the gum law in the United States, or alot of people would get ticketed. Its cool how they have so many different cultures and people are able to experience the life of everyone around them.
ReplyDelete"Rachel P. (Rodgers 2)"
all im hearing about is the food. i would have gone on this trip also... but i dont want to get in legal trouble for a pack of wrigley's. anyways, sounds very interesting. especially the parts about the school. Sounds like the student body is very communal.
ReplyDelete-PHIL W. RODGERS 7