#3 - '50 Sari Shades of Singapore'

'50 Sari Shades of Singapore' is an ode, on the 50th anniversary of Singapore, via #DemuReDot @Demure Drapes.
3rd lady in a Sari for this segment, is charming Smita. In her words
"Staying here for past 5 years . Here is a gist of what I feel about this little red dot called
S-secured 
I -inspiring & innovative
N- nurturing
G-Garden city
A -awesome
P -people 
O - organized
R- rewarding
E - exceptional
And now this is what I call home"
Her favorite spot on this island are the super trees. These unique trees of up to 16 storeys in height can be found all around the Gardens by the Bay, twelve at the Supertree Grove, while the remaining six are placed in clusters of threes at the Golden and Silver Gardens.
Each Supertree is a vertical garden supporting a range of ferns, vines, orchids and other plants, which creep over the towering, purple skeletal structures. The Supertree is designed to mimic the function of a real tree, with photovoltaic cells to echo photosynthesis and contribute energy to run the park. The trees also collect water during Singapore's frequent heavy rains and channel it throughout the park wherever irrigation or fountains are needed. Some are also used as exhaust flues for the Gardens' underground biomass boilers.

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#2 - '50 Sari Shades of Singapore'

50 Sari Shades of Singapore, is an ode on the 50th anniversary of Singapore via ‪#‎DemuReDot‬ Demure Drapes. 

2nd in the series is Sudeshna Banerjee. She shares her beautiful demure drapes moments from Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple.

Sudeshna adds her ode to Singapore's 50th..

"It was 1995,when I had landed for the first time in Sg for my family vacation  & as luck would have been it ended up moving their with my entire family in 2005. The lion city impressed us as soon as we laid our eyes on it from the fabulous infrastructures to being probably one of the cleanest cities of the world.There is no other country apart from Singapore where you can feel this safe ever if you are returning at the eerie hours of the night.In addition to all these Sg is known to be a shopping paradise where you can splurge away!Singapore will always have a special place in my heart & my best wishes for the lion city's 50th Birthday.Hope this country keeps prospering like this always & the Red Dot always keeps on shining away!"

The Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple dates back to the 1850s, when a stone statue of Lord Vinayagar washed up on the bank of a nearby stream.An attap hut was built to house the statue and in 1929, it was replaced by a temple for the Ceylon Tamil community.
Chinese Buddhist Priscilla Chow designed the new look of the temple, with temple artists from India.
The temple's unique Musical Pillar produces different notes when tapped.
One of the temple's unique features are the four granite pillars carved with the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha..
Info source about the temple, the straits times...

#18 - '50 Sari Shades of SIngapore'

18th star in the constellation of '50 Sari Shades of Singapore', section of the segment ‪#‎DemuReDot‬@Demure Drapes, is a really beautiful star, Ruksheen.
For the beautiful red Gara Ruksheen wore for the photo session, the location chosen was apt, a jewel in the crown of Singapore Tourism, Night Safari...

Ruksheen writes her ode to Singapore50 in the following words..

"My family moved to Singapore in 2007! Since then it's been like home. Wonderful people, wonderful infrastructure & a government that knows how to respect & look after it's people.

The Night Safari is my favourite attraction coz it's not tiring & loads of fun. The fire dance at the entrance, the Creatures of the Night show, the tram ride showing various animals & the perfect end at Bongo Burger!!!

I am wearing a traditional Parsi Gara sari! I love these saris coz of the intricate embroidery designs."

The Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal zoo.
The Night Safari currently houses over 2,500 animals representing over 130 species, of which 38% are threatened species. As dusk falls, the shutters open at the Night Safari.

 — with Ruksheen Aga at Night Safari, Singapore.
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#21 - '50 Sari Shades of Singapore'

 21st star to shine in '50 Sari Shades of Singapore', in #DemuReDot @Demure Drapes, is Chaya...

Holland Village is one of her favorite haunts. Hence it was the perfect Singapore landmark for Chaya...

Her ode to Singapore50 in her words....

"I wish singapore a very happy 50th Birthday. My first visit to Singapore was 1993. Needless to say I fell in love with the 'Garden City'... I have been living here for the past five years and I have enjoyed each and every day of my stay here and look forward to spending many more wonderful years.

Singapore is cosmopolitan society where people live harmoniously and interact with different races harmoniously. 

I love to have food at Holland village, it's one of my favorite places in Singapore. I love the cozy atmosphere of this bustling place. It still maintains the old charm while embracing modernity. One can find all kind of restaurants and pubs in holland village. Especially in the evening roads are closed and restaurants extend their boundary up to road. It's a good place to laze around, relax during weekend."

Holland Village, a neighbourhood, is a popular shopping and dining destination for younger Singaporeans and expatriates, it is dominated by and often visited solely for its eateries. It is often referred to as "Holland V". Holland Road Shopping Centre is a treasure trove of ethnic-inspired arts and crafts.

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#20 '50 Sari Shades of Singapore'

#20 in '50 Sari Shades of Singapore', a part of #DemuReDot @Demure Drapes, is shining bright as her name 'Neelam'. The place best suited for this majestic beauty, none other than 'The Fullerton'...

Neelam's ode to Singapore50...

"'Somethings should never change'

I used to visit this beautiful Island quite often, though only for a day or two during my short stint in flying, some 20 years ago. Inspite of having seen big and advanced cities of the world, Singapore remained my favourite, primarily because it gave me a feeling of a 'Home away from Home'. Being a strict vegetarian,  I never had to hunt for a vegetarian joint even back then.

When we got transfered here in 2008, I was more than happy and excited to ultimately be able to fulfil my dream of making Singapore, my home:) I found that the warmth, hospitality and simplicity of the people of this country had not changed over time. The safe and secure environment,  efficient transportation system,  global cuisine on offer (and many more ) are as good as ever!

However,  some aspects  where Singapore did change has brought it to the forefront of the world. I learnt more about it when my daughter was doing a school project on 'The past and present of Singapore ' and I was amazed to see the rapid growth path of this great country.  I bow my head in respect to the esteem builders of this nation.

I am delighted to be a part of paying tribute on SG50 in this unique way and to show case Fullerton Hotel, a 5 star luxury hotel, which was originally the 'General Post Office Building ' , officially opened by then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on 1st January   2001. 

Drapped in a Tussar silk  with hand painted spring flowers depict Singapore 's blooming on its 50th anniversary.  I think it will be correct to say:

'Singapore does not have gardens in the city

Singapore is THE city in A garden!!!'

Happy 50th Birthday Singapura!"

Once home to the General Post Office, The Singapore Club and the Chamber of Commerce, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a luxury hotel with 400 rooms and suites carefully designed to provide both business and leisure travellers with a sanctuary of serenity and comfort in which to retreat and rejuvenate.

With a dynamic central Singapore hotel location in the heart of the financial and arts districts, the hotel successfully blends rich heritage with contemporary style.

Info source: http://fullertonhotel.mobilehotelier.com/smartphone/

#3 DemuReDot - Happy birthday Singapore

#DemuReDot invites all you sari loving ladies around Singapore, share your wishes for Singapore50, with a sari picture of yours and an ode to this little 'Red Dot', we call home!

Sudeshna adds her ode..

"It was 1995,when I visited for the first time in Singapore for a family vacation. And as luck would have it, I ended up moving here with my entire family in 2005. The lion city impressed us as soon as we laid our eyes on it, from  the fabulous infrastructures, to being probably one of the cleanest cities of the world. There is no other country apart from Singapore where you can feel this safe, even if you are returning at the eerie hours of the night. In addition to these, Singapore is known to be a shopping paradise where one can splurge away!Singapore will always have a special place in my heart & my best wishes for the lion city's 50th Birthday. Hope this country keeps prospering like this always & the Red Dot always keeps on shining away!....lots of Love"

#19 '50 Sari Shades of Singapore'

19th star in '50 Sari Shades of Singapore', in #DemuReDot @ Demure Drapes, is the beautiful Nimmi. 

Perfect backdrop to Nimmi's white and red bordered sari was, the Singapore Zoo. 

Nimmi's ode to Singapore50...

"We moved here in 2002 and were apprehensive of the move and unsure of living in Singapore after moving from a vibrant city like Hong Kong. We found it amazing that Singapore and its people were so welcoming and in a very short time we felt right at home here in Singapore. I feel that Singapore is a lovely place to live with both my children having spent their growing years here and holds many fond memories for me to cherish all my life.

The founding fathers of Singapore and specially LKY have given a lot of thought, time, and vision in the building of the country in the last 50 Years to make it a Developed 1st World Country and at the same time one of the safest countries in the world. The constant innovation, improvements and the planning being undertaken in the country of how the country should look like 15-20 years from now are clear examples of the Vision LKY had for the country to move forward.

LKY was a man who lived and breathed Singapore, he loved the country and dedicated his entire life to the building of the Nation, his words   "Even from my sickbed, even if you are going to lower me into the grave and I feel that something is going wrong, I will get up”    show his deep love for the welfare of the country and its people.

Thanks to Demure Drapes for doing this special dedication for SG@50 and including me in this venture."

The Singapore zoo opened on 27 June 1973. Singapore Zoo followed the modern trend of displaying animals in naturalistic, 'open' exhibits with hidden barriers, moats, and glass between the animals and visitors. It houses the largest captive colony of orangutans in the world.

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#2 DemuReDot - Happy 50th birthday Birthday Singapore

#DemuReDot invites all lovely ladies to write in their ode to Singapore50, on its 50th. Just make sure to share your sari pictures along to pay your tribute in this magical outfit..

Anamika shares her ode...

"i had been living here for almost 8 years and as a PR  i would like to wish that every ones journey here in singapore will be properious one.I hope singapore will develop more as the years advance.

Thanks 

Anamika"

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DemuReDot - Happy 50th birthday, Singapore..

#DemuReDot is a space for all you lovely ladies to write your tribute, your wishes for Singapore50. Send in these odes here, as inbox messages with your sari pictures in any Singapore Location...

Rachna's ode reads...

"I moved to Singapore on 28 Sep 1988 , eleven days after my marriage. I did not know anyone here but totally loved the place and people. My first Karva Chauth was celebrated at ECP with my dear Chinese friends holding the thali & lota Smile. First Diwali we made diyas out of atta as we did not know where to buy them from! I learnt to live like a local and not like an expat and learnt to love the local cuisine...cheechon fun, char siew wanton mee, claypot rice etc. Knew which hawker centres specialised in what, became adept with chop sticks! After nearly twenty seven year, Singapore still fascinates me, I am still fascinate by Chinatown, love to explore little titbits in Little India, know the best Satay places, and still have a group of Chinese friends who lead me to the intricacies of the Singapore cuisine and culture. I am truly blessed to call this place my Home!"

#1 '50 Sari Shades of Singapore'

Demure Drapes starts a new segment from today. 50 Sari Shades of Singapore via #DemuReDot. It's an ode to this incredible 'red dot' we call home. 
We kickstart this segment with a ravishing beauty, Rakhi Gupta. Rakhi has been living in Singapore for 12 years. She loves the weather here ,
the shopping n the schooling this place provides. 
She wore this charming Chanderi to the 'Flower Dome', one of her favorite spots in Singapore. 
Though gardening has never fascinated her, she loves visiting 'the flower dome' as it gives her an immense sense of peace and she loves the fragrance there. 

"Step into the Flower Dome and you’ll be standing in awe of nature. Spectacular and innovative in design, it is one of the icons of Bay South Garden."
As for the tulip Mania which Rakhi posed against 
"There is a selection of tulips at Tulipmania - over 40 varieties in a myriad of hues and forms!"
Info about the flower dome is from the Gardens By the Bay web site

http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/whats-on/calendar-of-event.html

50 Sari Shades of Singapore

To celebrate the 50th birthday of our 'demure' red dot on the world map, our very own Singapore, Demure Drapes will be doing a special feature. An ode, to this little 'paradise' island we call home...
#demuredot - 50 'sari' shades of Singapore. 
We shall feature 50 Singapore resident ladies  showcasing their 'demure drapes' moments in saris around 50 Singapore landmark sights...
Wait and watch this space with us.
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