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What is a Singaporean? A Singaporean is someone who loves the country and the people in it, and believes in bettering their own lives as well as the lives of those around them.
Does it really matter that these individuals may be of India, Pinoy, Viet or Chinese desent? No, not at all; their ethnic background has nothing to do with being Singaporean. To say that the majority of people in the Singapore have some sort of tie with an ethnic background from a different country would be a safe asumption. This is what makes our Singaporean Culture unique. Immigrants bring to our country strong family structures and strong morals. Foreigners also help our economy prosper. Imigrants are what help make Singapore be Singapore; by being a multicultural society standing united.
In today's Singaporean society it is not uncommon for their to be families broken up by divorce or other domestic disturbances. However, immigrants seem to have much more stronger family values. For many immigrants, family comes first over everything; for many of them family is all they have. This is especially true of traditional developing societies. Many of these newcomers have strong traditions and beliefs wich are strict and are instilled in their children. By immigrants comming to Singapore with these type of beliefs and strong traditions it sets good examples for our country. By receiving new cultures to our society it is a chance to absorb thier rules and respect they have for one another. This is ideal to help restore our family values.
It has been said that "immigration is a threat to our economy". This statement is so absurd. Immigration increases purchasing thereby, increases demand for labor. Immigration not only takes jobs, but also creates them. For instance, a man comes to Singapore from China. This man opens a small Chinese resteraunt. The resteraunt makes outstanding buisness. Ten years latter this man owns twelve resteraunts and employees three hundred Singaporeans. Stories like that happen all the time, which help our economy. We have also examples like Mustafa, an Immigrant which has created hundreds of jobs.
Immigrants are what help Singapore be Singapore. They say that Singapore is just a melting pot. This is what makes our country UNIQUE. We have many cultures, many Ideas, and traditions, but all of us have the same dream. That Dream is the SINGAPORE Dream. Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart. The same dream that keeps Singaporeans in Singapore and immigrants to come here. By having a variety of cultures helps people understand and learn from each other. Taking immigration away would hurt this country more than economically, but, socially also.
Immigration, I feel is extremly important. Being a Proud Singaporean myself, I understand the importance of immigration. My family have traditions and beliefs they teach me, that I'll teach my kids some day. I'm very proud of Singapore. And no one should be denied the opportunity my parents and I have to be a part of Singapore.
Majullah Singapura! :p
Does it really matter that these individuals may be of India, Pinoy, Viet or Chinese desent? No, not at all; their ethnic background has nothing to do with being Singaporean. To say that the majority of people in the Singapore have some sort of tie with an ethnic background from a different country would be a safe asumption. This is what makes our Singaporean Culture unique. Immigrants bring to our country strong family structures and strong morals. Foreigners also help our economy prosper. Imigrants are what help make Singapore be Singapore; by being a multicultural society standing united.
In today's Singaporean society it is not uncommon for their to be families broken up by divorce or other domestic disturbances. However, immigrants seem to have much more stronger family values. For many immigrants, family comes first over everything; for many of them family is all they have. This is especially true of traditional developing societies. Many of these newcomers have strong traditions and beliefs wich are strict and are instilled in their children. By immigrants comming to Singapore with these type of beliefs and strong traditions it sets good examples for our country. By receiving new cultures to our society it is a chance to absorb thier rules and respect they have for one another. This is ideal to help restore our family values.
It has been said that "immigration is a threat to our economy". This statement is so absurd. Immigration increases purchasing thereby, increases demand for labor. Immigration not only takes jobs, but also creates them. For instance, a man comes to Singapore from China. This man opens a small Chinese resteraunt. The resteraunt makes outstanding buisness. Ten years latter this man owns twelve resteraunts and employees three hundred Singaporeans. Stories like that happen all the time, which help our economy. We have also examples like Mustafa, an Immigrant which has created hundreds of jobs.
Immigrants are what help Singapore be Singapore. They say that Singapore is just a melting pot. This is what makes our country UNIQUE. We have many cultures, many Ideas, and traditions, but all of us have the same dream. That Dream is the SINGAPORE Dream. Hand to Hand, Heart to Heart. The same dream that keeps Singaporeans in Singapore and immigrants to come here. By having a variety of cultures helps people understand and learn from each other. Taking immigration away would hurt this country more than economically, but, socially also.
Immigration, I feel is extremly important. Being a Proud Singaporean myself, I understand the importance of immigration. My family have traditions and beliefs they teach me, that I'll teach my kids some day. I'm very proud of Singapore. And no one should be denied the opportunity my parents and I have to be a part of Singapore.
Majullah Singapura! :p
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