No, you won't find another ang ku kueh or curry puff plushie in the list
In just a little over two weeks, Singapore will be celebrating her 53rd birthday.
And if you're feeling a little salty about not snagging the coveted National Day Parade tickets or perhaps cannot relate to getting in touch with your patriotic side by feasting on local delights (because you've been doing so every day), then why not display your Singapore pride by bagging up some of these locally-inspired lifestyle products!
With the rise of numerous local designers and craftsmen, many common day-to-day items have been reimagined and invented with a Singaporean twist. Lifestyle stores like Megafash and Naiise have also helped bring these artists to prominence. So embrace your patriotic spirit and bring back fond memories of your time in Singapore when you get your hands on some creations that pay homage to our great nation:
Photo: Hinaka
8. Hinika’s The Dragon rocking chair
When the historic dragon playgrounds, then built by the Housing Development Board, were being phased out as Singapore underwent rapid modernisation, many retailers attempted to keep this childhood memory alive by creating a range of products inspired by this national icon. Chair manufacturer, Hinika believes that even though the physical playgrounds are no longer around us, its affinity with locals still remains as a great endearment to our hearts. Take home one of these playground inspired chairs from Hinika that allows you to reminisce your childhood whilst playing catch while running along the dragon’s back. The chair which actually is a rocking-chair, comes in two sizes.
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