tolerance and cosmopolitanism are true trademarks here home to buddhists christians muslims and hindus singapore celebrates the key holidays of all 4 religions no one is meant to feel left out. back to the open air song bird concert. while the birds chirp away their owners sit in the shade discussing the perfect technique of a true virtuoso ok. that's a tough one it's very difficult when it raises its voice the echo follows that's what we call the melody note that was a very hard one when the boy you 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. 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 burgers and we would all but. when the sun is high above singapore that means enough tweeting for today.

birds need a break now to cool off in the shade. 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. but the bite. last night the family heard loud noises coming from the front of the apartment stay.

it was really so after you read day we saw it once clear up but though the screw up and the wall we see him look like a shouldn't either from up close i saw it used to say no this is rare or something you really need will call someone but it is good to keep him to every call so he tried to buy that lead to get. a. comma 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 smog of infuse numbers in bad condition and. you know me reading all this law issues that people have to start thinking about and that is why the ego trip that it is causing so many species. these to. get

wiped out. such stuff to. steal. the team regularly has to promote awareness for animals rights. 'd and unpleasant surprise awaits them at their next stop as well they were actually called about this completely harmless garden snake but then cull i discovers a huge net full of dead that's all you know. 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 that's are endangered in singapore because they can't find enough space. this is one of the worst things it would seem so the bats fly because it becomes. big conchs they don't notice the days and left and they fly in and get stuck. there. he's furious he's got

a lucky boy you know. the net has to go just singaporeans are very spoiled to big city people letter says everything must always be modern and perfect even nature. dorothy dragonflies and by the by the ear buds in the morning by our eyes are sorry that's not our own it's all books when you have these animals it will also add track of angles they snakes and lizards rods you birds and all the earth and source of or so people tried to advocate for people to be more tolerant to accept god is why the most in india are your views more because real beside the more and more that there is no meat preventing. back at rattles hotel in the. late morning people are constantly coming and going.

by doing record they're here. since the hotel 1st opened its supporters have always been indian sikhs or their descendants now rajon is the 3rd generation singaporean . just 101 bird of paradise we were the very bar show very much are they to make star beautiful. i think the most all 6 are very proud of what they do for you on a stream of stuff on the hard service that you write and the people who stay with you they must have trusted you and rafa is the only one making you have received only yes in the last year we have a quite a difficult area to get in the new team but i mean we got the requirement was must be a see. there yes or serious going up 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 oil paintings for. this gallery presents the guests of honor who have stayed here from hollywood stars to politicians and fashion designers all of them of designers and stars. 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 riot is dull to it it was very down to see everybody at a drive in but he wanted to move forward a rigid in my intention with everybody before they went to the lobby and showed to the wife she. for. her.

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 hawker center. lisa 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 itself and the off it. was that days off it almost looked as if we almost

didn't get my clock off restaurants and that kept the prices up on the bus it's in our genius in this you know in singapore we have so many different a pig groups and different kind of like the indian chinese and so there's a lot of right to insert. it 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 off. the net it makes it. if you. will profit off self.

so 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 i'll tell. ya so in order to help i just want. to teach so. chopped 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 see crater 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 men took a call sometimes a client is that awful that i may be the. for instance what his grandfather looked

like you know you know 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 this idea of work travel site the dog because the dog we. got in at the dog and it them off house so i need these do not on a dog and let the permission given and my guardian came for me so i have the power to do my job.

master chu is in his own world now. he burns the signed paper strip and with the ash the water in the bucket turns into holy water. and. the bricks are meant to catch misfortune. in the states off the beach or the neighborhood talked ok so i.

my my body. my my body. wrecked. 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. she. saw. him believing that some ways that i can and will have some. chance and these.

helps in some ways. step by step is to leave her streaks of bad luck behind the paper figure is about to be burned 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 she charges for this ritual but what does money matter if you can change someone's life. for you you can see. a lot being. all raw that you.

suddenly after. a few days. you just have to believe that. someone at the other end of the city has his hands full to. william says this star needs a lot of care. fortunately the 69 year old has been retired for some time. takes care of friends animals because you have to be a real pro to turn a normal song into a great singer. first you need to know the birds character. 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 clothes 7 days a week $364.00 days a year. to up bought his 1st bird 25 years ago he now knows all the tricks including cullen. i'd buy me. some kind of vitamin d. when they eat it because i'm down. otherwise the hot sun would kill them. and 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 at 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. the shorter than normal business function is my 2nd home he was my family. you know it doesn't matter that

a if some of the meat from the ash will be full of it will never match your or any other additional duties or what but we shall common goal every day together all the luxuries that they have a call to chosen before this so we don't bring like this from the get. as headquarter neurontin 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 a bit going over that and using a for a newcomer is receiving instructions at the reception now he has to prove himself at one of the side entrances for us and for the 1st 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 yes but they want us to look at their plea deal there. first he's an aries

bring the morning glory days if you do called and if the beards are over. you get to work. some may find the hotel a little old fashioned nestled between all the modern skyscrapers but not know rajon. people really appreciate that this. hotel has keep. us going and running it is we've developed the. next generation of this. generation to come. and know rajon wants to do his part as long as he can. the condo tangle and park is one of the many apartment complexes in the middle of the city. this. 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 i was yeah i am. hardware and so. i just i believe i know that she is to be a help educate us if health needs. my family to start fast. 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. is not really my touch and says it kind of a good because i haven't had to face the people especially but 200 people a 5th day of a stage. to say why not i'll try something interesting something new and you give yourself and bulls your time but. you can do it. orchard road is singapore's major shopping mile. 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 a community center yan 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. the distillery and our you know make up is that's all and that's the other it's our body that being there is doubt in being here so that was a ritual there. for the 1st round begins. cheered on by many girlfriends she enjoys her moment in the spotlight.

thank you. there's no time to worry now it's time to shine wearing her own creation for friends healtheon with the final touch making. the sun. 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. the end is trying not to let her nervousness show.

that will it be enough to win. the league because i did see now that they are so crazy to rate and turn me in if you want to get. at the award ceremony yan has a hard time smiling. she would leave empty handed. but i think i did my best. to. c get. there and saw it. but at least her friends celebrate her like a winner. when

the sun sets over singapore the 3 lane road in front of the 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 of. this cobra needs to be released.

just sending their love to all of us just hissing to say it 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. besides they know that is very critical that people know what to do and what not to do that people who start freaking out about. me that we can call them for low. flow. the cobra slithers back into the jungle. in time for the animal rescue crew to call it a day. names and. when night

falls mysterious the giant trees shine colorful leap in the gardens by the bank. 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. and it's time for a change in perspective. of its of. play from. under way out high. tech 2021. good corona be the start of something completely new it's time to rethink and

redesign our 21. 30 minutes month d.w. . more than a 1000 years ago europe witnesses a huge construction boom. christianity probably established itself. both religious and secular leaders or eager to display their power. to trace began. concrete the tallest biggest most beautiful structures. stone masons builders and architects compete with each other. this is how a massive church was created. just look at the.

start. of the w. . w. news along with the from but dozens are arrested government rallies resume in. the capital minutes coke to read night the mass protests that took the nation's last year and correspondent nick carney is among those to tell. me more is dead heat deadliest day since the coup dozens of pro-democracy demonstrators are

killed in nationwide taisha just as the army stages a show of force. and a giants fan.