celebrates the key holidays of all 4 religions no one is meant to feel left out. back to the open air songbird concert. her. while the birds chirp away their owners sit in the shade discussing the perfect technique of a true virtuoso book. but that's a tough one it's very difficult when it raises its voice the following that's what we call the melody one note that was a very hard one the boy know when the voice comes up whole the echo sound falls behind. this one we call the melody we call the melody. and here's how it sounds.

you need a very attuned ear to appreciate this bird song symphony once a month a competition is held in this park where the bird owners can see if they've invested their money wisely after all these little virtuosos can cost several $1000.00 euros. clemmie. plane but we're competing with the price isn't so important because our bird gets to go up against all the others and. then we know how good our bertus and we would all but. when the sun is high above singapore that means enough tweeting for today. she was birds need a break now to cool off in the shade. to him.

mechanics are a common sight in the streets but feeding them is strictly prohibited. the animal rescuers have their next call residents here have reported a sugar glider this marsupials natural habitat is actually along the east coast of australia not singapore. inside a hamster cage a little creature is making a lot of noise still but invited. this. last night the family heard loud noises coming from the front of the apartment stay . so after you went there we saw it was clear ok but oh the screw up in the wall we see looks like

a shouldn't either from class eyesight. she said no this is rare or something you really need will call someone but it is good to keep him to call so he tried to buy lead to keep. him. calm i isn't sure if he should believe their story about finding the animal accidentally singapore is one of the world's leading trading hubs for illegal paths he has 2 or 3 such cases every week this sugar glider was most likely smuggled over at one point as well. as the small boat in huge numbers in back on the show ends. and they're made to breed in all this law issues that people are starting to ramble and that is why the eco tree that is causing so many species to. get wiped out. such stuff.

the team regularly has to promote awareness for animals rights. and unpleasant surprise awaits them at their next stop as well they were actually called about this completely harmless garden snake but then collide discovers a huge net full of dead that's all. the owner of the house claims it was the gardener's recommendation she says the bats bothered them when they sat on the patio in the evening bats are endangered in singapore because they can't find enough space. this is for the worst of the sea so the bats fly because it becomes. big conchs they don't want you that they select and they fly in and get stuck. there. he's furious he's got a lucky boy you know dies in. the

net has to go. singaporeans are very spoiled to big city people later says everything must always be modern and perfect even nature. you are the dragon flies and by the glide and you hear birds in the morning by i thought i'd just go out it's old blokes when you have these animals it was so i tracked how bad it was like snakes and lizards i'd see birds at odd hours and source of also people trying to advocate for people to be more tolerant to accept obvious why the most in india are your views more because we'll beside them more and more there's no meat preventing. back at raffles hotel in the late morning people are constantly coming and going. by your record you're here. since the hotel 1st. stope and its supporters have

always been indian sikhs or their descendants now rajon is the 3rd generation singaporean. just 101 died in paradise we were the very bad show very much for your next article. i think the most all 6 are very proud of what they do for living on a stream of stuff on the service that you write and the people who stay with you they must have trust reading and rafa is the only one maintain who have received all yes in the last year we have a quite a difficult area to get in the new game that i meet because the requirement was must be a see. there yes or serious going well taking photos with tourists is part of norad john's daily work the porters are small time celebrities. there are even souvenirs of now rajon and his colleagues now such as

key rings and or oil paintings. this gallery presents the guests of honor who have stayed here from hollywood stars to politicians and fashion designers all of them of designers. some guests like michael jackson made headlines here the pop star had in iran a tang from the zoo brought to him in the hotel rajon has no comment but he raves about these british royals i have never seen a right it is dull but it was very down good to see everybody at a drive in very honored to move forward to reach them and share with everybody before they went to the lobby and show to the wife she's very very for. her or.

whether malays indians or chinese singapore is known as a harmonious melting pot of different cultures and ethnic groups. and this couldn't be more clear than when it comes to food. it's lunchtime here at the hocker center. levy is dishing up one bowl of her shrimp a noodle soup after the other it's a real hit. the hunger centers are like a big canteens in singapore. managers garbage collectors and nurses all eat here. at a.f.l. and the all that. has that pays off the old school as it is really almost you could get my clock off restaurants and that kept the prices up on the but it's in our

genius in this you know in singapore we have so many different big groups and different kind of like the good chinese so there's a lot of right to insert any. at around 2 year olds and $0.50 a portion the competition is tough. with such low profit margins many vendors specialize in just a few dishes. recently . that's up from about the price us out of. the hands you make shit we still get and. profit off the south. that's all that's an awful sacrifice. lee has to

quickly stop by the market next door and pay for her delivery. one minute. she's been on her feet for 12 hours now and is happy but exhausted. at 2 pm the final portion has been sold now she just has to quickly clean up and she's done for the day. i think long oh. yeah so in order to find us i want. to teach saw how to be in charge off the operation that. singapore even wants its hawker culture to achieve unesco world heritage status.

preserved snakes and skulls that's what you'll find here in the world of ghostbusters 99. those who come here seek rater happiness health and prosperity. this is grandmaster chew. he says he can look deep into the souls of his clients with his divine ing rods. a couple single months of hate all sometimes a client is that awful that i may be involved for instance what his grandfather looked like you know little trouble but there are things that cannot be explained scientifically whether you believe in the supernatural.

this is his son master chu necromancy has a long tradition here in singapore an entire month is even dedicated to ghosts in the chinese lunar calendar hungry ghost month master chu must 1st asked to be allowed entry into the temple with a sort of brush and sword without these. trapped i'll cite the dog because the dog . got in at the dog or any house so i knew but these 2 were not on the dock and let the permission given and my cat in came full of me inside so i have the power to do my job. master chu is in his own world now.

when. he burns the signed papers trip and with the ash the water in the bucket turns into holy water. and. the bricks are meant to catch misfortune. in the station off the reach of. the neighbor to talk ok so i have to all whatever my my body asked me to do so. my my body does.

the singing exudes positive energy. choose clients receive a paper figure which represents their unhappy selves. it's hard to grasp everything rationally but his client pamela long swears by it. actually i. saw. him believing that some ways that i can and will have a. chance and with these. helps in some ways.

step by step is to leave her streaks of bad luck behind the paper figure is about to be burnt in a ring of fire so that none of the evil spirits can pursue her any longer. master doesn't wish to reveal how much he charges for this ritual but what does money matter if you can change someone's life. you can see. a lot. with all rod. after going there after a few days. you just have to believe it's.

someone at the other end of the city has his hands full to. william says this feathered star needs a lot of care. fortunately the 69 year old has been retired for some time now even takes care of friends animals because you have to be a real pro to turn a normal songbird into a great singer. first you need to know the birds character. like know what they like and don't like let it but moan and not go but if they don't get the food they like they don't want to say.

he cuts out food and cleans the cages 7 days a week $364.00 days a year. chew up bought his 1st bird 25 years ago he now knows all the tricks including cullen ery ones. by me they need some kind of vitamin b. when they eat it because i'm down. otherwise the hot sun would kill them and make it make. over 30 birds sing in williams' front garden and he can't imagine a nicer sound. outside

the raffles hotel things have quieted down a bit. now rajon is on his break. the staff eat for free in the basement canteen of the 5 star hotel. the porter doesn't just open the door he often travels around the world representing the hotel and accepting awards on its behalf. if you but he also savors the moments here with his colleagues enjoying indian food. at 64 years old he still isn't considering stopping. shorter than normal. function is my 2nd home he was my family. you know it doesn't matter that a if some of coming from the actual people or people of their amount of oil or any other petition the fisa law or the shallow common goal everybody together all the

like is it difficult to pick and chose and of course the so we don't bring ideas from here to there. as headquarter niranjan must also keep an eye on other colleagues work some of his team are still new because the hotel has just reopened after undergoing renovation. he was standing at that call all of it and using a for a newcomer is receiving instructions at the reception now he has to prove himself that one of the side entrances for us and for the very 30. that means having the right posture and being absolutely courteous even if a guest is in a foul mood that's the 1st rule of porter etiquette. before your call you check with your guest that they see one of the carefully on our. first piece in arrays paying the money order is if you do call then you get the picture of what. you get if you are. some may find the hotel

a little old fashioned nestled between all the modern skyscrapers but not know rajon. that this. kid. is going and what it is. to come. and john wants to do his part as long as he can. get. the condo tangle and park is one of the many apartment complexes in the middle of the city. yen lives and works here she works as a domestic helper for a british family with 2 little children the 27 year old left her home in the

philippines 4 years ago because she can make more money here than at home fancy you know what i am. part where and so that's why. i believe i don't have to be a health education if health needs. my family to carry. around one in 5 households in singapore employ a domestic helper like yan from the philippines indonesia or me on maher she spends 6 days a week washing and ironing but right now yen is thinking about her moment in the limelight she's taking part in a beauty contest for domestic workers so she'll get out of the shadows for once and take center stage for months she's been working on her costume which features a christmas motif. it's not really my option it's

a good candidate because i have had to face the people especially that 200 people a day and stage. but why not try something interesting something new and you get yourself and both your time but. you can do it. legally. orchard road is singapore's major shopping mile. per hour it features both luxury brands and discount stores every sunday many of the over 250000 domestic workers like yen who work in singapore need here.

but she has very different plans this sunday she's putting on eyeshadow for her big moment in the community center yen is dressing up to be a candidate for the miss petite beauty contest it all feels a little strange to her. even though i haven't been wearing make up but this is tell me about this and are you going to make it is that all the accessories to our body that the teen years out you being here said to be true it is still. the 1st round begins. cheered on by many girlfriends she enjoys her moment in the spotlight.

there's no time to worry now it's time to shine wearing her own creation for friends healthy again with the final touch making history just as such. but the competition is tough fairies and mystical beings flowed across the stage. the other domestic helpers have also put a lot of creativity into their costumes. again is trying not to let her nervousness show. but will it be enough to win.

the league because i did see a lot of that they are so crazy. and it turned me in to be want to get it. at the award ceremony yan has a hard time smiling. she will leave empty handed. but if i did maybe. 'd i do feel that. there charlie's. but at least her friends break her like a winner and. feel. when the sun sets over. singapore the 3 lane road in front of the now passage market is

closed off. at 7 on the dot the beer tables and plastic stalls come out chicken beef and shrimp skewers sizzle on the grills. and night falls over the urban jungle. but the animal rescuers still have work to do they have hissing cargo in the trunk . this cobra needs to be released. just sending their love to all of us just hissing to said to me and you know don't mess around me. the cobra had found its way into an underground car park

snakes bad reputation is unjustified and comes from hollywood movies says they're actually quite shy creatures as long as people leave them alone. and is very critical that people know what to do and what not to do that people who start freaking out stop provoking these animals very easily that we can co-exist with them. the cobra slithers back into the jungle. in time for the animal rescue crew to call it a day. when night falls mysteriously giant trees shine colorful in the gardens by the bay.

inspired by nature created with high tech and running on solar powered they are spectacular and typical of singapore after all singapore strives to be the green city of the future. take off. still on top. flight think wins against alphabet and defend their championship and. build longer at the bottom and. sound good scores a point against being in berlin breaking free from last. 13 w.

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a personal level and i was unable to live there when to go to. you want to know their story in full migrants terrified and reliable information for margaret. this is news and these are our top stories ireland has become the 1st european union country to return to an almost full nationwide lockdown as a battles a surge in corona virus cases prime minister mikhail mohsin said all nonessential retailers must close for 6 weeks starting wednesday schools will remain open but boston restaurants will only be allowed to serve takeaways.