Singapore’s Love Affair with Food February 22nd, 2009

It has been said that the people of Singapore have some of the most delicate and sophisticated palates in the world.  Due to the very high level of cultural diversity and traditions, these culinary flavors have become blended and create some of the most interesting flavors and exciting culinary experiences in the world.  From the famous restaurants to the five star hotels in Singapore, the people of this country have much to offer and offer it up they do.

And although the restaurants and cafes are great places to enjoy meals, some of the more fun and exciting experiences are to be had outside in the open air.  Singapore is well known for the amount and variety of festivals and celebrations that occur throughout the year.  Celebrating over 5000 times a year, holidays not included, this aspect of the culture creates fun and flavor for the locals as well as business travelers and people vacationing from all over the world.  The open air market is a festival in and of itself.  Sports are quite popular as well as art and music festivals, and theater and opera.  And any given performance is reason enough for the food to be brought out and the feasts to be partaken in.  Add to that a very richly celebrated holiday season and you get cities and people celebrating all year round in restaurants and the best Singapore hotels.

Another aspect of the outdoor food culture is known as the hawker center.  Many of these street side vendors have been practicing their tradition for years and it’s been practiced to point of perfection.  And while the wait to be served by one of these chefs may be quite a wait, it is well worth.  There pride and dedication come through in exquisite flavor that is well known in the region.  And while many of the centers are redesigning the look, making them more upscale or trendy or cosmopolitan the results are still the same, delicious food and a most wonderful way to experience the Singapore culture.

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