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Newest Review: ... Great Singapore Sale. And it deserves the capital letters, too. Over six weeks, covering all of June, and some of either May, July, or both, Singapore erupts in a frenzy of what it does best - shopping. Shops and Malls down Orchard Road offer up to 90% off - every shop is Singapore is on sale. To get to the goods you'll have to push and shove past not only the Singaporeans, but a couple thousand Malaysians, who drive over the causeway for the occasion. It's the 'Aunties' you have to watch out for - the middle-aged local woman who scramble for the last size on the clothing racks. Smarter shoppers target one store, ... more

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Festivals / Fairs / Events: The Great Singapore Sale (350 words)
by - written on 03/11/00 (Very useful, 120 readings)
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Singapore has very few 'local' customs - that is, things that are not borrowed from other locations in asia. Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas are all celebrated here, but it's all a little fake. (although the Chinese New Year fireworks and parades are worth seeing) Fittingly enough, one of the main events of the year for the most materialistic country in South East Asia, is a Sale. Not just any sale, mind you. The Great Singapore Sale. And it deserves the capital letters, too. Over six weeks, covering all of June, and some of either May, July, or both, Singapore erupts in a frenzy of what it does best - shopping. Shops ... Read the complete review

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