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Culture of Singapore is a melange of Malay, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Eurasian culture and influences. The quintessential cosmopolitan, Singaporean culture has transformed greatly over the years. The indigenous culture of Singapore was originally influenced by Austronesian people who arrived here from Taiwan.

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Why is Singapore a popular tourist destination?

With its century-old temples, bustling hawker centres and lush green spaces, Singapore's varied charms are bound to enchant visitors to our island. Our city's calendar of events is equally diverse, and present travellers with ample opportunities to explore, indulge and express their passions.

A few famous tourist attractions are :

• Singapore Flyer
• Marina Bay Sands Singapore
• Singapore Zoo
• Universal Studios Singapore

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Singaporean food is a significant cultural attraction for tourists and visitors. Some Singaporean dishes have become internationally known.

• Hainanese chicken rice

• chilli crab
• laksa
• char kuey teow

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• The flag of Singapore was adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire.

• Red stands for universal brotherhood and equality of man.

• White symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue.

•The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant, and the five stars depict Singapore's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.