Time was we'd invariably escape to Malaysia when the National Day holiday came. But the pandemic has changed everything. We didn't think at all of going north this time round, choosing instead to spend much of the day in a hotel on Sentosa for a birthday celebration of one of our nieces.
To be honest, I was happy to escape a long drive in heavy traffic and spend time scoffing pizza and birthday cake. Also managed to watch some of the National Day parade on the telly. Not exactly gripping viewing, but nice to see folks enjoying themselves. It helps that so much of the celebration emphasises the need to transcend the loyalties of race & religion, with a firm stress on inclusivity. Much as I distrust nationalism, this version is at least fundamentally sane.
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