Deadpoet's Defunct Cave

despite my belief that i'm a patriot, i'm not one to get involved in the hype surrounding the national day parade, which is a "NE" lesson with a certain slant.

but

this year, there are a plethora of activities and events which look like they'll be loads of fun. i'm definitely looking forward to the singapore fireworks festival, held on three sundays in august. still waiting for that set of fireworks to outdo moomba in melbourne. but quite difficult here even if they coordinate the fireworks to music (like i hear they did for the opening of 'the durians') 'cos fireworks in singapore - particularly at marina bay - are very very far away from the audience. part of the fireworks experience, i feel, is feeling the explosive power of the fireworks, not just seeing them. think the minimum safe distance here is way too far for enjoyment.

there's other stuff too... carnivals, food fest, street performances, a skydiving festival even...

august looks like it's going to be an eventful month in singapore, and for me personally too.