Singapore Identity Videos and Songs

HI EVERYONE!

Here are some movies to watch! There are some very interesting videos that depict Singapore's national identity. (Like Orchard Road, prata, and chicken rice... or maybe fines, schools, ERP, and impatient people rushing to buy things!)

Changi Airport, Sentosa, Chinatown, food, food and more food... Uniquely Singapore!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce5TDIWIHag

Are we really so impatient?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU2kVy4OPi8

A message from the minister:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgvc_Zi_iC4

Singlish all over! And yes, this video focuses on the worse points of Singaporeans. Maybe it can help by letting us look at ourselves. We can help improve Singapore by changing ourselves. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ8nlk8IqO0

Some songs to enjoy too! Yes, some of you may have heard these songs before... Some people from other countries think that most of us speak Singlish, type chatspeak, throw rubbish all over the place, destroy the trees, and not help less fortunate people. Let's listen carefully to these songs and see if we can change ourselves to oppose the top video! Singaporeans do not want a national identity with many bad points included!

Michael Jackson, "Heal the World".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJrtms8EoQ&NR=1

U.S.A. singers singing a song... USA united, We are the world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2W4-0qUdHY&feature

Have FUN!

Thank you!
FUNation Identity Co.

Nation Building

Hello Everyone!

Has anyone ever wondered - what exactly does the term "nation building" mean? Can you find a sentence or phrase to define it? Or maybe, just in your own opinion? What are some ways to work towards "nation building"? What benefits does "nation building" have for people who work towards it? How can you work towards "nation building"? Can "nation building" be achieved by one person alone? Why or why not?

Comment your answers on the blog! A question can have many answers - as long as your words are sincere then your answer is correct.

Don't forget to include your name, age (class and school, if applicable).

Have FUN!

Thanks,
FUNation Identity Co.

What Will YOU Defend?

Hey, people!

Today, we celebrate our Civil Defense Day, which brings to mind, our Total Defense Day. It was celebrated on February 15. Today's question will be, what will YOU, as a Singaporean, defend if Singapore were to face a crisis?

For some, it can be family, friends, a favourite object, or their school, their neighborhood or way of life. Whatever it is, it is sure to have some meaningful impact in your life. Although our answers may be different, it does reflect our uniqueness, our diversity, and that is what pulls us closer as a community.

A favourite object does not have to mean a toy or a gift that you treasure, but perhaps Mommy's present to me that signifies and shows her love. It may not have to be beautiful and expensive. Even a handmade blanket can be what you cherish. For parents, it can be a messy artwork made by your child. One that shows the sincerity in every dot or dash.

For others, it may be your family. Not only because they are your blood and kin, but because they were the ones who stood by you, always encouraging you on during difficult times. And, like others, it can be your friends. This is because true friends usually mean a great deal to you. They would always able to understand you better, always able to help you when you are in trouble. They always stand by you, never leaving you to cope on your own. That could be the reason you treasure your friends.

What will you treasure? It may not have to be what has just been written, but something else, something special to you. Comment your thoughts and ideas on this blog!

Thank you,
FUNation Identity Co.

Welcome to FUNation Identity!

HEY EVERYBODY!

Welcome to the FUNation blog! This is where you can share your stories, ideas and feelings about this sunny island called Singapore. Moreover, we would like to find out YOUR views of what being a Singaporean means to YOU! What is nation identity in the first place? Well, we will leave that to you to find out by yourself.

Please feel free to comment on any blog entry! Include your name, age (class and school, if applicable)

Don't forget to have FUN! After all, this is "FUNation"...

Thank you!
FUNation Identity Co.