Jean Tan, SIF Executive Director
It’s that time of year again, and end-of-year celebrations in Singapore are always rich and diverse. From October’s Deepavali – the Indian Festival of Lights — to Hari Raya Haji — the Muslim commemoration of sacrifice — to December’s Christmas, local festivals truly showcase the melting pot that is this little island.
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This issue of Singapore celebrates change makers: the individuals and groups who are passionate about making positive change on both local and global fronts.
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After the recent natural disasters in New Zealand and Japan, we are reminded that our worlds are truly intertwined and that, wherever we are in the world, we need each other through the good and bad. It’s in times like these that the human spirit rises above adversity, crossing geographical and cultural boundaries.
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As clichéd as new year resolutions may sound, the start of a new calendar invariably gets one thinking about hopes and aspirations — not just for ourselves, but also for our friends and family, and even the world as a common race.
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It’s been a fulfilling 2010 for the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) in making friends – both locally and overseas – for a better world. As we approach the season of giving, Singapore hears from groups and individuals who, like the SIF, are doing their part to uplift lives.
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In celebration of our island state 45th birthday,we’ve put together an issue showcasing the qualities and quirks that have endeared Singapore to so many of us.
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This issue of Singapore has a few surprises, even for those of us born and bred in Singapore.
In “Scene”, we unveil sub-cultures – goths, cowboys, Harley riders, and cosplayers that have sprouted in recent years, and hear from their avid acolytes.
Happy 2010! New year; new beginnings.
First, an update on our foundation: the SIF has a new vision. After 19 years of nurturing active global citizens we’ve determined – together with our stakeholders – that it’s time to update our vision to meet new challenges and to match the passion with which we carry out our work.
With 2009 coming to a close, we bring you up to date on the latest in Singapore, from people to places to social trends.
If you’ve noticed, you’re reading quite a different issue of Singapore. Yes, we’ve had a makeover. Why, you ask?
In the last couple of years, the Singapore magazine has been expanding its contents and reach. Many of us are finding new and exciting developments around us, where talking about Singapore in the classic categories of ‘society’, ‘policies and ‘business’ isn’t going to cut it. Which is why we’re refreshing the stories (more on that later), adding new content and more pages to the magazine.
