Food performs an necessary function within the lives of many individuals world wide. It’s the embodiment of a nation’s tradition and heritage along with solidifying friendships and kinships we share with individuals round us. In Singapore, being a melting pot of cultures, we’re blessed with an array of cuisines from the totally different races whom they’ve referred to as this Little Purple Dot their house. 

Our forefathers come from close by international locations similar to Malaysia, China and India, there may be even a small group that hailed from Europe. You possibly can think about how bustling town was again within the olden days. Being away from house for an prolonged interval can have a toll on an individual’s psyche and one of many methods (in my view, one of the best) to recharge is to have a scrumptious meal ready by your fellow countrymen. Apart from solely consuming for sustenance, these meals stalls had been additionally locations for individuals to mingle, chat and bond. Slowly, this distinctive hawker meals tradition will get engrained into many generations of Singaporeans and extra just lately, it has even been inscribed to be a part of Unesco’s listing of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

A digital ceremony passed off on 16 December and now the city-state’s tradition joins the likes of kimchi making in South Korean and conventional Mexican delicacies. In a tumultuous yr wrecked by the pandemic, this recognition actually helped to enliven the ambiance because the nationwide rejoice collectively after practically three years of exhausting work by the federal government. To have fun this momentous event, a three-week SG HawkerFest will happen from 26 December the place there will probably be actions for everybody to participate in and win vouchers that can be utilized on the 29 hawker centres throughout the island. 

Food undoubtedly performs a pivotal function in lots of cultures and likewise, it is usually a supply of inspiration for a lot of together with Nike. Come 13 January, the sportswear firm will probably be releasing a brand new assortment of Nike SB Dunk Low that pays homage to the road meals tradition of China. Referred to as “SB Dunk Low ‘Avenue Hawker’”, the footwear are designed by Guanzhou artist Jason Deng and can showcase China’s road meals from six totally different areas. All sides of the shoe will symbolize a dish and in accordance with Nike, “The proper shoe options hotter colors to symbolize totally different heats, from spicy to candy,” and “The left shoe makes use of a lighter beige for 3 flour-based dishes.” The mismatch is intentional, enjoyable and playful. 

Preserve your eyes peeled on the Nike SB Dunk Low “Avenue Hawker” which will probably be launched by way of Nike SNKRS.

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