The topic was about both Singapore and Japan .He gave a presentation about his previous job here in Singapore and also about Japanese company in which he had worked for 35 years.I too shared about my multi-colored experiences in Singapore which had definitely broadened beyond boundaries
When I was in Japan I had no chance to talk to the foreign people in my daily life. At that time, I could understand the English language but could not make sentences instantly . So I hesitated to speak and could not help the foreign tourists .With just 3 months of experiences in Singapore, changed my mindset . I was more than willing to help a foreigner who could not read the instructions in the Japanese language at the Kansai Airport .It was actually my very first trip for a holiday to our homeland after our move to Singapore . I knew that I was just doing the same thing that many local people did to help me around.
In Japan almost all of them are Japanese so they have less oppotunity to know about different culture and customs..Multi-national Singapore has given me the awakening that people of various races and religions can live in harmony even though everyone does differ where their natural characters are concerned .I think that Japanese way of living does not bring out their personality.It is my observation that most of the Japanese people do not know how inconvenient their lives are as they have not left their nests compared to people living elsewhere..Compared to the citizens of Singapore I do think the Japanese people do not have basic human rights till now and not only during the WW2, well, they are much patient and obedient.
I also have come to comprehend that English is essential to communicate with many people all over the world. I met good Korean and Chinese classmates at the English school in Singapore where 2 British male teachers were teacing .In time I found out the differences of their emotions though all of us look the same.I also got to know how mature the British teachers were...I attended the school 3 times a week and had never failed to complete my home-work. Most of the students there were house-wives , but the teachers taught us about how to debate on controversial matters.The important thing is to exchage and discuss different kinds of views to deepen our understanding with each other...I am sure Japanese people need to learn this debate not to look into O's face.
Thankfully ,our neighbours who are still our good friends, have been very kind and helpfull . They always tried to comprehend what I wanted to convey. . I heard from my Singapore friend that the 1st and former Prime Minister , Mr Lee Kuan Yew had encouraged Singaporeans to take care of foreigners like their relatives..So, many of us are very comfortable with both of our work and life here..I believe that Japan should follow the Singaporean way in accepting more immigrants.
The Japanese government must make efforts in making their people happy first .Encouraging evacuation from the radiation contaminated places, arranging proper jobs for the youth and also in saving the needy families with children as they will have many problems to handle.These should be the priority before selling weapons which might sow the negative seeds of karma.
Cooking and eating are my favorites .My local friends and I share and exchange our respective cultures through our lovely delicacies! It really is fun !
Since my husband was sent back to Tokyo in 2009 , I started to learn Macrobiotics ,which is the vegetarian method of cooking based on the Yin and Yang theory.
I think that Macrbiotics is essential in Singapore as there is an increase of senior citizens just like Japan. Currently I am teaching Macrobiotics at the Japanese Association here.I very much wish to teach Singaporeans it for a healthy lifestyle. Hence ,
I am enrolling myself as an instructor at the local community clubs.
From the view of Macrobiotics I've found out the elements of Singapore and Japan are literally the opposite just like the Yin and Yang. Singapore is still considered to be a young country but Japan has a long history when traced back.The nation of Singapore has the enegy of expanding but Japan has centripetal enegy.From my point of view ,Singaporeans are out going ,simple and positive but my fellow people ,the Japanese are shy,sensitive and negative. Singapore has variety , Japan is monotonous...
I sincerely hope to see these 2 countries in uniting together as I am sure that they 'll be able to create a perfect universe.After all, as human beeings, we are a part of each other.
I believe that well-balanced diet consisting of the Yin and Yang spirit may make our body healthy without any side effects. Not only does this act as nutritional food but it can be medicine too...
Thus, we would like to be a bridge between the Singaporeans and the Japanese to contribute to both the countries to show our gratitude.
↑ Pro.Tang Leng Leng
