My impersion of Singapore after two days has been simply put, capitalism works. Even with the all the wikipediaing I did on Singapore before this trip I was quite amazed by the fusion of so many cultures is such a relatively tiny place. The diveersity is reflected in different parts of the society. Singapore has 4 main languages, though they all seem to understand English, (thank you British), the food is quite varied, and the feel of the city depends on where you are. One moment you are in a typical, high end Asian city and the next you are transported to New Delhi. Personally I found this to all be wonderful but I questioned how all this work. How did the cultures come to be together without fighting one another.
I questioned this that is until we explored Orchard St., the high end shopping area of the city-state. Soooo many mall, malls on top of malls. Then it hit me, what makes Singapore work, capitalism. The city runs clock work because everyone knows their place and that place is to sell stuff. Commericialization is the name of the game. People don't have time to argue, when their is stuff to be sold. And if you think otherwise, I am sure the benevolent dictorship will help you find your place quite soon (see the two women figting in the subway). Overall I am quite impressed and love the efficiency and sense of purpose which Singapore seems to exude.
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