Singapore 31st December 1999 8PM Reflections of a Singaporean The New Year is but a few hours away for me here in Singapore. It's so exciting to be sharing some of my thoughts with all of you. While the Christmas lights and decorations have been up since early December throughout my country and in all the different denominational churches, the lights for Hari Raya Puasa, the Muslim New Year has also been up. While I have the traditional decorations up-- Christmas tree, hollies, poinsettias, etc., the Muslims have lit up their doorways and homes with flickering coloured lights and their traditional ornaments. It is still their time of Ramamdan--fasting during daylight hours for a month. Their celebration of Hari Raya will be on the 8th of January, only a week after our New Year's celebrations, so the festive season continues a little longer here for us. So does the smell of cakes being baked! Visiting homes to celebrate each other's festivals is a traditional practice here, to spread joy and goodwill. This is one great advantage of living in a cosmopolitan city, where religious and racial harmony is the top priority. The homes of inter-religious marriages of particularly the Christian/Muslim faiths, are extra hectic with both the festivals so close. And guess what, on February 5th, we will all celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the city's décor will alter completely! The Christmas and Hari Raya decorations will come down and be replaced by red and gold lantern-lights and other traditional ornaments. Yes…you've guessed it, there is always a holiday around the corner here! Staying slim is no easy task!!! And to think, Hanukkah just passed by!!! ( I love Jewish food) If only you could be here to see Singapore during this time, it's a fairyland of lights, simply outstanding! The city's mega New Year's Eve public party begins tonight at 10pm. along a few main streets, with variety shows, concerts and dances that will go on well into dawn. Trust me, all the different races and religions are out partying together. I thank God for the blessings He has graced upon me and my family, my country and you, and I pray that, like Singapore, the people of the world will choose to constantly search for similarities in neighbours, instead of the differences. I pray that God will guide us into becoming appreciative and protective guardians of the earth and all her inhabitants. May our good Lord bless us all in the New Year and beyond. Open our eyes gracious Lord to behold the beauty of all Your creations upon this, Your Earth… Moulded in our Father's Loving Hands… ONE Planet! ONE Race!! In Christ I Trust! AnnPan Click Here to view some pictures of Singapore Christmas 1999 Logo Rationale The Singapore Millennium Logo is composed of four components ¨C the twirl, the globe, the numeral 2000 and the Singapore Lion symbol. The logo depicts a twirl gaining strength as all Singaporeans come together to celebrate and unite behind a shared heritage and a common vision. The twirl displays our confidence in the creativity and talents of our people as it spirals outwards into the new Millennium. The globe, within the numeral 2000, represents Singapore's international standing in the global community and our openness to new ideas and talents. The Singapore Lion looks confidently ahead, tenacious and resolute, a symbol of our national resolve to face all challenges boldly. The vibrant red colour represents bonding and kinship amongst all Singaporeans as we shape our future together with a great sense of purpose and hope. The accompanying official slogan is "A Shared Heritage, A Common Vision". Back to my Christmas Page? My Various Links You will find a brief description of each link by clicking on HOME below. That is also where you will find my Guestbook. Pretty please...with mistletoe on the top...Sign in so that I can pay you a visit. Thank You ever so much! The Annchor | Devotions | Inspirations | The Blessed | Crucifixion | 15 Prayers | John 3:16 | Memorial | Pan-A-Vision | AnnDangered | Panpals | Panasia | PanIsland | Pantasy and Legends | Pan, Peter and Ann | Awards | My Awards | AnnHancer | HOME
Singapore 31st December 1999 8PM
Reflections of a Singaporean
The New Year is but a few hours away for me here in Singapore. It's so exciting to be sharing some of my thoughts with all of you. While the Christmas lights and decorations have been up since early December throughout my country and in all the different denominational churches, the lights for Hari Raya Puasa, the Muslim New Year has also been up. While I have the traditional decorations up-- Christmas tree, hollies, poinsettias, etc., the Muslims have lit up their doorways and homes with flickering coloured lights and their traditional ornaments. It is still their time of Ramamdan--fasting during daylight hours for a month. Their celebration of Hari Raya will be on the 8th of January, only a week after our New Year's celebrations, so the festive season continues a little longer here for us. So does the smell of cakes being baked! Visiting homes to celebrate each other's festivals is a traditional practice here, to spread joy and goodwill. This is one great advantage of living in a cosmopolitan city, where religious and racial harmony is the top priority. The homes of inter-religious marriages of particularly the Christian/Muslim faiths, are extra hectic with both the festivals so close. And guess what, on February 5th, we will all celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the city's décor will alter completely! The Christmas and Hari Raya decorations will come down and be replaced by red and gold lantern-lights and other traditional ornaments. Yes…you've guessed it, there is always a holiday around the corner here! Staying slim is no easy task!!! And to think, Hanukkah just passed by!!! ( I love Jewish food) If only you could be here to see Singapore during this time, it's a fairyland of lights, simply outstanding! The city's mega New Year's Eve public party begins tonight at 10pm. along a few main streets, with variety shows, concerts and dances that will go on well into dawn. Trust me, all the different races and religions are out partying together. I thank God for the blessings He has graced upon me and my family, my country and you, and I pray that, like Singapore, the people of the world will choose to constantly search for similarities in neighbours, instead of the differences. I pray that God will guide us into becoming appreciative and protective guardians of the earth and all her inhabitants. May our good Lord bless us all in the New Year and beyond. Open our eyes gracious Lord to behold the beauty of all Your creations upon this, Your Earth… Moulded in our Father's Loving Hands… ONE Planet! ONE Race!! In Christ I Trust! AnnPan
While the Christmas lights and decorations have been up since early December throughout my country and in all the different denominational churches, the lights for Hari Raya Puasa, the Muslim New Year has also been up. While I have the traditional decorations up-- Christmas tree, hollies, poinsettias, etc., the Muslims have lit up their doorways and homes with flickering coloured lights and their traditional ornaments. It is still their time of Ramamdan--fasting during daylight hours for a month. Their celebration of Hari Raya will be on the 8th of January, only a week after our New Year's celebrations, so the festive season continues a little longer here for us. So does the smell of cakes being baked!
Visiting homes to celebrate each other's festivals is a traditional practice here, to spread joy and goodwill. This is one great advantage of living in a cosmopolitan city, where religious and racial harmony is the top priority. The homes of inter-religious marriages of particularly the Christian/Muslim faiths, are extra hectic with both the festivals so close. And guess what, on February 5th, we will all celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the city's décor will alter completely! The Christmas and Hari Raya decorations will come down and be replaced by red and gold lantern-lights and other traditional ornaments. Yes…you've guessed it, there is always a holiday around the corner here! Staying slim is no easy task!!! And to think, Hanukkah just passed by!!! ( I love Jewish food)
If only you could be here to see Singapore during this time, it's a fairyland of lights, simply outstanding! The city's mega New Year's Eve public party begins tonight at 10pm. along a few main streets, with variety shows, concerts and dances that will go on well into dawn. Trust me, all the different races and religions are out partying together.
I thank God for the blessings He has graced upon me and my family, my country and you, and I pray that, like Singapore, the people of the world will choose to constantly search for similarities in neighbours, instead of the differences.
I pray that God will guide us into becoming appreciative and protective guardians of the earth and all her inhabitants. May our good Lord bless us all in the New Year and beyond.
Open our eyes gracious Lord to behold the beauty of all Your creations upon this, Your Earth… Moulded in our Father's Loving Hands… ONE Planet! ONE Race!!
In Christ I Trust! AnnPan
Click Here to view some pictures of Singapore Christmas 1999
Logo Rationale
The Singapore Millennium Logo is composed of four components ¨C the twirl, the globe, the numeral 2000 and the Singapore Lion symbol. The logo depicts a twirl gaining strength as all Singaporeans come together to celebrate and unite behind a shared heritage and a common vision. The twirl displays our confidence in the creativity and talents of our people as it spirals outwards into the new Millennium. The globe, within the numeral 2000, represents Singapore's international standing in the global community and our openness to new ideas and talents. The Singapore Lion looks confidently ahead, tenacious and resolute, a symbol of our national resolve to face all challenges boldly. The vibrant red colour represents bonding and kinship amongst all Singaporeans as we shape our future together with a great sense of purpose and hope. The accompanying official slogan is "A Shared Heritage, A Common Vision".
The logo depicts a twirl gaining strength as all Singaporeans come together to celebrate and unite behind a shared heritage and a common vision. The twirl displays our confidence in the creativity and talents of our people as it spirals outwards into the new Millennium.
The globe, within the numeral 2000, represents Singapore's international standing in the global community and our openness to new ideas and talents.
The Singapore Lion looks confidently ahead, tenacious and resolute, a symbol of our national resolve to face all challenges boldly.
The vibrant red colour represents bonding and kinship amongst all Singaporeans as we shape our future together with a great sense of purpose and hope.
The accompanying official slogan is "A Shared Heritage, A Common Vision".
Back to my Christmas Page?
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