National Day Special: 7 Beautiful Singapore Stories that made me smile

Happy National Day Singapore!

Today is Singapore's 49th birthday.

Looking back at this year, we had our fair share of unsettling events. Amidst our quick-to-complain culture, we often neglect some of the beautiful stories in our society.

I started this research pretty early since last national day, in a bid to create some good karma, and there's no better way than to spread all this positive stories I've collected for National Day! Happy Birthday Singapore, and be happy fellow Singaporeans!

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1. Singaporeans with selfless character

A cab driver donates his liver to stranger after reading Facebook appeal. He is involved in many other community work as well.

2. The local heroes amidst danger

Hero #1

Remember the little india riot that caught everyone in surprise on a peaceful Sunday night? Do you also remember a wonderful samaritan in checkered shirt saved the bus helper lady from being beaten to death during the riot?

Hero #2

Imagine running towards a burning car to pull out a couple of people. This man did it.

Less than 3 minutes after the rescue, the car was engulfed in flames. Truly a hero.

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3. The happy reunions that only appears on drama

The heartwarming reunion of the year, in which the daughter of a Polish father and Singaporean mother finally reunites with her Singaporean family members, after 20+ years apart.
She felt like she could fly... upon reading it, I felt I could fly too.

Read More: http://www.stasiareport.com/the-big-story/asia-report/singapore/story/i-feel-i-could-fly-polish-colleen-turzynski-reunited-singa

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4. People who care about our environments

The Japanese were praised for their considerate actions during the world cup by cleaning up the stadium. In Singapore, they do the same thing monthly too, and spend an afternoon picking up trash at tourist spots.

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5. The talented Singaporeans

Talented Singaporeans with never-give-up attitude

I've seen his youtube vids, Jeremy Teng truly is a sensation. He took part in numeral local contests and lost, but eventually won a global competition in Japan.

Hope the whole Singapore will clap for you from here onwards!
Read more: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/snubbed-8-times-locally-singaporean-043037574.html

Talented Singaporeans that spice up our lives
The talented bunch that call themselves Lorong boys! Thanks for making our train commute a little bit more bearable and much much more cultural! Applause!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=242980289240188&set=vb.221213211416896&type=2&theater

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6. Filial Piety Demonstrated

Mother's love for her children is noble. So is the love of the children for their mother. Well done, Wilson!

Read More: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/health/story/act-love-singapore-man-donates-part-his-liver-dying-mum-20140511

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7. Singaporeans who care for others

A 74 year old lady was scammed of her entire life savings of S$400,000, but received the help of tens of Singaporeans in the form of cash, groceries and medical fees.

Read More: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/cleaner-cheated-400000-more-70-readers-offer-help

I hope that you have enjoyed these beautiful stories. On this special national day, it is also a good time to appreciate some of the under-recognized people around us, and give our word of thanks. Who would you want to show your appreciation to?

EUFASS

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