Singaporean cuisine is an example of diversity and cultural diffusion in Singapore, with a fusion of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Tamil influences.
In Singapore's hawker centres traditionally Malay hawker stalls selling halal food may serve halal versions of traditionally Tamil food.
Chinese food stalls may introduce indigenous Malay ingredients or techniques.
An annual arts festival is also organized by the National Arts Council that incorporates theatre arts, dance, music and visual arts, among other possibilities.
The architecture of Singapore is varied, reflecting the ethnic build-up of the country.
Singapore has several ethnic neighbourhoods, including Chinatown and Little India. These were formed under the Raffles Plan to segregate the immigrants. Historically, the demand for high-end buildings has been in and around the Central Business District (CBD).
After decades of development, the CBD has become an area with many tall office buildings. These buildings comprise the skyline along the coast of Marina Bay and Raffles Place.
No building in Singapore may be taller than 280 metres.
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Culture
The culture of Singapore is a combination of Asian and European cultures. Influenced by Malay, South Asian, East Asian, and Eurasian cultures, Singaporehas been dubbed as a country where "East meets West", "Easy Asia" and "Garden city".
Singapore is a cosmopolitan society where people live harmoniously and interaction among different races are commonly seen. The pattern of Singapore stems from the inherent cultural diversity of the island.
The immigrants of the past have given the place a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences, all of which have intermingled.
Climate
Having a tropical rainforest climate means that Singapore has little to distinguish its seasons, although June and July are the hottest months with the monsoon season occurring in November and December.
The country sees high humidity (90% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon), plentiful rain and temperatures range from 22 °C to 34 °C throughout the year.
It has been known for the humidity levels to reach 100% during the heavier, more prolonged rains.
Sports
Singaporeans participate in a wide variety of sports for recreation as well as for competition.
Popular sports include football, basketball, cricket, rugby union, swimming, badminton, and cycling.
Public residential areas usually provide amenities like swimming pools, outdoor spaces (football, basketball courts, running tracks) and indoor sport centres, with facilities for badminton, squash, table tennis, gymnastics, indoor basketball and volleyball.
Joseph Isaac Schooling won Singapore first gold medal in the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Olympics, attaining Singapore's first-ever Olympic medal in swimming.His winning time of 50.39 seconds is a National, Southeast Asian, Asian and Olympic record.