Today is Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore, a festival that marks the end of the Muslim fasting month. Families of Muslims in their baju were all over town in a celebratory mood, especially in the housing estates.... Awhile ago, I was walking around my town's bus interchange, when the sight of families decked out in their Hari Raya finery reminded me of the day I was in Japan during a cultural festival. Here on my island, we were having a festive day that echoed a similar sentiment.
The things we take for granted. I stood around and soaked in the cultural sights and sounds of the day, appreciating the solidarity of national dress and traditional festival.
And I was glad to live on an island with a wealth of cultural heritages to behold.
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