singaporean cuisine is indicative of the ethnicdiversity of the culture of singapore, as a product of centuries of cultural interactionowing to singapore's strategic location. the food is influenced by the native malay, thepredominant chinese, indonesian, indian, peranakan and western traditions since the foundingof singapore by the british in the 19th century. influences from other areas such as sri lanka,thailand, philippines, and the middle east
The Southern Ridges, exist in local food culture as well. this phenomenon makes the cuisine of singaporea cultural attraction. most prepared food bought outside the home is eaten at hawkercentres or food courts, rather than at actual restaurants. these hawker centres are abundantand cheap, encouraging a large consumer base.
in singapore, food is viewed as crucial tonational identity and a unifying cultural thread; singaporean literature declares eatingas a national pastime and food, a national obsession. food is a frequent topic of conversationamong singaporeans. people from different communities often eat together, while beingmindful of each other's culture and choose food that is acceptable to all. as singapore is a small country with a highpopulation density, land is a scarce resource devoted to industrial and housing purposes.most produce and food ingredients are imported, although there is a small group of local farmerswho produce some leafy vegetables, fruit, poultry, and fish.
singaporean cuisine has been promoted as anattraction for tourists by the singapore tourism board, as a major attraction alongside itsshopping. the government organises the singapore food festival in july to celebrate singapore'scuisine. the multiculturalism of local food, the ready availability of international cuisineand styles, and their wide range in prices to fit all budgets at all times of the dayand year helps create a "food paradise".
singaporean cuisine is indicative of the ethnicdiversity of the culture of singapore, as a product of centuries of cultural interactionowing to singapore's strategic location. the food is influenced by the native malay, thepredominant chinese, indonesian, indian, peranakan and western traditions since the foundingof singapore by the british in the 19th century. influences from other areas such as sri lanka,thailand, philippines, and the middle east
The Southern Ridges, exist in local food culture as well. this phenomenon makes the cuisine of singaporea cultural attraction. most prepared food bought outside the home is eaten at hawkercentres or food courts, rather than at actual restaurants. these hawker centres are abundantand cheap, encouraging a large consumer base.
in singapore, food is viewed as crucial tonational identity and a unifying cultural thread; singaporean literature declares eatingas a national pastime and food, a national obsession. food is a frequent topic of conversationamong singaporeans. people from different communities often eat together, while beingmindful of each other's culture and choose food that is acceptable to all. as singapore is a small country with a highpopulation density, land is a scarce resource devoted to industrial and housing purposes.most produce and food ingredients are imported, although there is a small group of local farmerswho produce some leafy vegetables, fruit, poultry, and fish.
singaporean cuisine has been promoted as anattraction for tourists by the singapore tourism board, as a major attraction alongside itsshopping. the government organises the singapore food festival in july to celebrate singapore'scuisine. the multiculturalism of local food, the ready availability of international cuisineand styles, and their wide range in prices to fit all budgets at all times of the dayand year helps create a "food paradise".