WELCOME TO SINGAPORE
Antoniolli Alika Marinato Irene Canzian Dora Artico Elisa Carbonera Mary Bozza Massimo Petracco Francesca Borin Elena Brichese Letizia Prof. Milena Lorenzon
The Republic of Singapore is the one of the most important economic powers of Asia. The island of Singapore, 616 square kilometers, is located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Malaysia and Singapore are connected by a bridge (1 km). There are 62 islands, other the main one. The capital is Singapore. Singapore is a parliamentary Republic.
The flag is made of two colours: the white ,representing virtue and purity ,and the red, representing universal brotherhood.
The languages are English, the official language, Malay, national language, Chinese and Tamil. The 42% of the population of Singapore is composed by foreigners. Many foreigners come from China, Malaysia, the Philippines, North America, the Middle East, Europe, Australia and India. • Chinese 74,2% • Malaysians 13,3% • Indians 9,1% • other ethnic groups 3,3%
Buddhism is the dominant religion in Singapore, practiced by 33% of the population. There are monasteries and Dharma centres from all three major traditions. Most Buddhists are of Chinese origin. Buddhism (33%), Christianity (18%), no religion (17%) and there are other minor religions.
With the passing of time there has been a shift from a marshy country to a large industrial zone. Singapore is a modern city full of buildings, highways and shopping centers. Singapore is one of the four Asian Tigers (Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan). It is based on trade, shipping, banking and tourism. The climate is tropical, warm and humid all year round. The temperature drops below 20 degrees and rises up to 30 degrees. It rarely rains.
History of Singapore The first information of Singapore dates back to the third century. Chinese traders in the 14째 century described it as an island invaded by pirates and it was first be called Temasek (city of the sea). According to the Malaysian legend, the prince Sri Vijanan made a dream where he saw a lion and because of this dream the new name of the city (Singa-pura, the Lion's city) was born. Immigrants came from different countries such as China, India, South Arabia, Portugal. English people contributed to the development of the city ,reinforcing the fleet against the Dutch (1819). It is a very important city for its commercial exchanges, thanks to the opening of the Suez Canal (1869) With the second world war it was invaded by the Japanese power (1942) and in 1945 on 5th September the king's armed forces regained the power. In 1959 it reached the independence with a constitution and after this event the Republic of Singapore was declared. In the same year the president was elected thanks to the universal suffrage. He retained the power until 1990 creating a powerful state.
The school
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Pioneer Secondary School
The football pitch and the athletics track
Every morning they have a school assembly, where the school principal communicates the activities of the day and they sing their national anthem. In the school there are about 4.000 students. We spent there about nine days and they played also the Italian anthem. We sang it proudly.
This is their motto
Prof. Milena Milly Lorenzon and Prof. Aida Nu Md Khalid are giving their welcome speech
This wall is representing all the ASEF Asia Europe projects they have been partecipating, and all the foreign countries they have been working with.
The canteen They offer Indian, Malay, Chinese and Arabian specialities
The art laboratory
The kitchen for the cooking classes
The science laboratory
The school library
If you want something to eat‌
The wide variety of food is very important. There are many cultures that coexist, particularly the Asian ones: Chinese, Indian, Arabic, Malay.This is an example of Chinese food.
It’s possible to taste and savor the foods of many cultures (such as foods of European States or Californian wines).
Chinatown Little India Arab street
CHINA TOWN
Chinatown is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the central area of Singapore. Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population. As the largest ethnic group in Singapore is the Chinese, Chinatown is considerably less of an enclave than it once was. However, the precinct does retain an important historical and cultural significance. Large sections of it have been declared national heritage sites officially designated for conservation by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. In Chinatown we can find, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum built in 2007 ,may be a recent addition to the historic Chinatown district. Yet the temple is definitely worth a visit, with its rich features and exhibits on Buddhist art and culture.
ARAB STREET AND LITTLE INDIA
The Little India area is reported to have developed around a former settlement for Tamil convicts. Its location along the Serangoon River originally made it attractive for raising cattle, and trade in livestock was once prominent in the area. Eventually, other economic activities developed, and by the turn of the 20th century, the area began to look like a Tamil ethnic neighbourhood. We can find also the The Sri Mariamman Temple ,it is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. It is an agamic temple, built in the Dravidian style. The temple has been gazetted a National Monument and is a major tourist attraction.
Arab Street is the name of a road and neighbourhood in Singapore. It's famous because there is Masjid Sultan or Sultan Mosque. It is a mosque located between Muscat Street and North Bridge Road. The mosque is considered one of the most important mosques in Singapore. The prayer hall and domes highlight the mosque's star features.
The cerimony of the tea. A tea expert tought us how to serve and taste the different teas
Some worshippers praying in a Buddist temple
The architecture of this university is fantastic!
Landscapes
•The hospital
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
International Banks
The stadium
The world's biggest Ferris Wheel
The Merlion is a statue with a lion's head and the body of a fish. The Merlion was designed for the Tourist Office of Singapore in 1964 by Fraser Brunner and was used as a logo since1997. It appears frequently in souvenirs approved by the tourist office. The original Merlion statue is located at the mouth of the Singapore River while a replica, bigger, is located on the island of Sentosa.
Gardens by the bay
Our photos
Sentosa Beach
A special thanks to Mrs Lorenzon who has made possible this unforgettable journey.