This is what it takes to truly be a Singaporean Source Most of us grew up here in Singapore — we understand Singlish, we have our favourite hawker stalls, and we all like to complain on Facebook when the MRT breaks down. However, former 987 FM DJ Divian Nair wonders what exactly unifies us Singaporeans. And what prompted him to make the video was a single question: “Would you die for Singapore?” Who would? If you haven’t seen the video here it is: Source In this video, Divian addresses a few things: The problem with not willing to die for Singapore Our missing national identity To develop a belief from Singapore’s history to unite our country The problem with asking Singaporeans to die for their country Divian asks: “If this is the only home I have ever known, then why is it that I, and so many others who shared my experience, not want to defend it with all our hearts?” True enough, some Singaporeans were not keen with the idea of dying for Singapore. Source Source Source This is one of the compelling reasons why Divian wanted to make this video because he felt that there was no apparent reason […]
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