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There have been a few Malaysian food items that Singapore has claimed to be theirs, which naturally caused some chaos online but we’re forgetting all of that today… and celebrating their latest (original) achievement!
The country’s tradition of communal dining at hawker centres and open air food courts have been recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance!
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The United Nations’ cultural agency recently announced that Singapore’s hawker culture has been added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, after nearly two years of waiting.
This culture is believed to have started in the 1970s, when hawker centres were set up to house former street vendors. You can find a variety of cheap, local dishes and have a fun gathering with friends and family as it’s described as the ‘community dining room’ by UNESCO.
Celebrity chefs like Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay have also experienced this community dining culture. The movie Crazy Rich Asians also featured some of Singapore’s night markets and stalls!
However, with the current pandemic, we don’t think there can be so many social or community dining scenarios but this is great news nevertheless.
Congrats, Singapore!
By: Piravina Ragunathan
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