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The national anthem printed on currency, the world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant, or unimaginable architectural marvels are experiences travelers can only find in Singapore.
9 Unique Things Exclusive to Singapore
The Nation's 'Unexpected' Independence
On August 9, 1965, then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew declared Singapore an independent nation. Singapore's history has witnessed several separations and reunifications with Malaysia.
“Some nations are born independent, some have independence thrust upon them. Singapore was a nation made independent.” Lee Kuan Yew wept on the nation's first day of independence.
Back then, nobody believed that a tiny nation like Singapore, lacking any natural resources, could survive. However, after 53 years of independence, the Lion City has made remarkable strides and become one of the most livable places in the world.
Setting for the Historic US-North Korea Summit
On June 12, 2018, for the first time, leaders from the United States and North Korea met. This historic meeting was agreed by both parties to take place in Singapore.
A Harmonious Nation
Rarely anywhere else in the world boasts a culture and religion harmony like Singapore. Chinese, Malays, Indians, Indonesians all coexist peacefully here.
Singaporeans are encouraged by the government to learn their mother tongue alongside English. As a result, everyone here can speak 4-5 languages.
These are the earnest efforts of the government and the people in preserving the cultural identity and ethnic harmony.
A Nation Governed by Laws
Many believe that one of the key reasons for Singapore's outstanding success is the strict adherence of its citizens to the laws.
Upon entry into Singapore, tourists are subjected to stringent customs regulations. From signs prohibiting chewing gum, drinking water on the subway, to littering, theft, all are prominently displayed throughout the city.
The World's Best Airport
Singapore's Changi International Airport has maintained its position as the world's best airport for 6 consecutive years.
Southeast Asia's aviation hub serves 62 million passengers annually. Rarely does any airport in the world boast gardens, waterfalls, and swimming pools right within the airport like Changi.
The World's Cheapest Michelin Restaurant
Singapore's Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle is considered the world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant. For just 2 Singapore dollars (34,000 Vietnamese dong), you can indulge in a world-class soy sauce chicken rice meal.
The World's Longest Rooftop Infinity Pool
Located atop the Marina Bay Sands hotel, the SkyPark infinity pool resembles a floating ship in the sky. It's regarded as the world's longest and highest rooftop infinity pool, spanning three times the size of an Olympic pool.
Beyond the infinity pool, Singapore is also where mankind's unimaginable architectures come to life, such as the artificial nature garden Garden By The Bay, the durian-shaped theater…
No Lions on the 'Lion Island'
The Merlion statue has become the iconic symbol of Singapore. However, this land is devoid of lions.
According to legend, Prince Sang Nila Utama from Palembang spotted a creature that he thought was a lion. Hence, he named this island Singapura, meaning “Lion City” in Sanskrit.
Many believe the prince might have seen a tiger and mistaken it for a lion.
National Anthem Printed on Currency
Singapore dollar banknotes in circulation range from 2 SGD to 10,000 SGD. Among them, the 1,000 SGD bill (17 million Vietnamese dong) attracts attention as it features the entire lyrics of the national anthem on one side.
According to the law, the Singapore National Anthem is to be sung only in its original Malay lyrics, despite the existence of translations in other languages spoken in Singapore such as English, Mandarin, and Tamil. The lyrics on the 1,000 Singapore dollar bill are also in Malay.
According to Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourAugust 14, 2018
