Singapore is the only nation that has grown from a poverty stricken 3rd world country to a developed country within the span of 1 generation and I'm proud to say that I'm a product of this process. One of these things that amaze others is how the mindset of this society changed so rapidly during this period, from a very traditional conservative asian culture to a moderately individualistic one. But that being said, filial piety and family still remains the root of the society. Parents are still being taken care of and kids are raised with their own freedom of thought but Asian values such as respect to your elders is still inculcated. Although this little country of mine cannot be really spotted from space, it has placed itself on the world map for its own merits. Europeans, Americans (well maybe some, definitely not all) and Asia look to Singapore as a champion in its own right. However, this is not a reason for us to get complacent too. We must always remember that There is never a finish line in this race but rather if we start lagging behind the pack, we'll struggle to keep up and get left behind.
heyhey, i just ended exams last week, finally got to catch up with my blog reading :)) seems like you are glocalising over there hehe. i remember my friends who went overseas and worked with locals there then. a few things that gave them culture shock were (the lack of) efficiency, accountability and punctuality. hahaha Singapore has really come a long way, though we are so young. maybe cos we are smaller, so it is easier to execute what ever plans that work. :) there is a time for every event to happen. at the time when these events happen, i believe they are at their perfect timing. be patient as you put in your best to do what you do ;) keep going jon tee!!
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