The thing about Patriotism
Its that time of the year again, where fireworks fly and the national celebrates. HDB dwellers are encouraged to put up our National flag to show our love for Singapore. But wait a minute, a flag to measure patriotism? That’s myopic.
Residents who reside in HDB blocks that are located at main junctions are given additional decorations and encourage to display their flags, legend has it that RC members even go around units to give them free umbrellas as a token of appreciation for responding to their call. Wow, love your national, get a free umbrella.
I am please to announce that this year, my family has decided not to display our flag. This does not mean that we are less patriotic than the family on the 6th floor. Anyways, I have a decal from Caltex with our national flag on our living window, if it matters anyway.
Have you ever sung songs such as “One People, One National, One Singapore”, “Stand Up for Singapore” and so many others? Back then, people actually sang such songs with gusto and gay(not referring to the homos). Back then, these were songs to enjoy, I wonder, where has the joy and excitement gone to?
Maybe back then, chicken rice sells at $1.50 to $2.00, newspapers were still 60cents, bus rides will non-airconed but cost only 25cents for kids and about 60-80cents for adults.
Maybe in our chase for glory and excellence, we have forgotten that Birthday celebrations is about happiness and joy.
Nonetheless, it is the Nation’s birthday, so here we go, Happy 41st Birthday Singapore. Wishing you happiness for the many years ahead.
Don’t worry, Be Happy, its National Day after all
Residents who reside in HDB blocks that are located at main junctions are given additional decorations and encourage to display their flags, legend has it that RC members even go around units to give them free umbrellas as a token of appreciation for responding to their call. Wow, love your national, get a free umbrella.
I am please to announce that this year, my family has decided not to display our flag. This does not mean that we are less patriotic than the family on the 6th floor. Anyways, I have a decal from Caltex with our national flag on our living window, if it matters anyway.
Have you ever sung songs such as “One People, One National, One Singapore”, “Stand Up for Singapore” and so many others? Back then, people actually sang such songs with gusto and gay(not referring to the homos). Back then, these were songs to enjoy, I wonder, where has the joy and excitement gone to?
Maybe back then, chicken rice sells at $1.50 to $2.00, newspapers were still 60cents, bus rides will non-airconed but cost only 25cents for kids and about 60-80cents for adults.
Maybe in our chase for glory and excellence, we have forgotten that Birthday celebrations is about happiness and joy.
Nonetheless, it is the Nation’s birthday, so here we go, Happy 41st Birthday Singapore. Wishing you happiness for the many years ahead.
Don’t worry, Be Happy, its National Day after all
posted by klayhead at 3:31 pm
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