SINGAPORE: One can converse fluently in Teochew and Hokkien and uses Singlish at hawker centres, while another observes traditions of the Hungry Ghost Festival.
Foreign-born wives taking part in Mrs Singapore World 2024 say Singapore is more than just a place where they live – their adoptive country is where they built their lives and families.
Andrea Campo from the Philippines, Dr Jocelyn Ng from Hong Kong, May Sarmiyati from Indonesia, Jindawan Toprayoon from Thailand and Veronica Lee from Malaysia make up half of the 10 finalists vying for the title of Mrs Singapore World – a record number of non-natives ever since the local pageant for married women started in 1999.
The competition is open to married female Singapore citizens and permanent residents (PR), as well as divorced, separated or widowed women. The 2024 winner will be crowned at Orchid Country Club on Sept 21.
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