MSc in Applied Economics - NTU Singapore

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Wednesday, 10 April 2024:

About Hari Raya Puasa

Muslims around the world end their time of fasting with a joyful celebration. Traditionally, Malay families in Singapore don new clothes in the same hue -
men in 'baju Melayu' and the women in 'baju kurung'.

Their morning starts with a trip to the mosque for their prayers followed by the seeking of elders blessings. More visits are made to see relatives and friends, where home-cooked feasts await. If you're lucky enough to be invited to a Hari Raya meal, you'll find a wide variety of dishes ranging from beef rendang (braised meat cooked in coconut milk and spices) to sayur lodeh (vegetables cooked in coconut milk gravy) & even sambal (chilli paste) served alongside the fluffy white rice.

Desserts are not to be missed, ondeh-ondeh (chewy balls with gooey palm sugar centres) or putu piring (steamed rice cakes with sweet grated coconut).

Here’s wishing all of you :
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

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MSAE Team

Friday, 29 March 2024:

About Good Friday

Christians around the world commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with prayers, reflection and fasting on this holy day. Taking witness that Christ had perished on the cross for them, they would mourn and await for his resurrection, on the third day known as Easter Sunday.

Here’s wishing you and your love ones a blessed :

Good Friday

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MSAE Team

Saturday,10 February 2024:

About Chinese New Year Day

Today in 2024 marks the year of the Dragon (pronounced “loong” in Chinese) in accordance to the Chinese Lunisolar calendar. The Chinese zodiac sign of the Dragon represents power, success, and luck among the Chinese. May this year of the Wood Dragon be a creative and auspicious year for all.

Here’s wishing you and love ones:

Best Wishes
MSAE Team

Monday,01 January 2024:

About New Year Day
A new calendar year begins today, first day in the Gregorian calendar of the civil year.
This is the only public holiday known to be enjoyed by all cultures on 31 December with a countdown entry in 1 January.

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MSAE

Monday,25 December 2023:

About Christmas Day
Christmas is an annual festival where Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus.
This is the only public holiday known well for exchanging of gifts.

A time to spread the cheers, for sharing and caring as it is the season that journeys towards a new year.

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Sunday,12 November 2023:

About Deepavali / Diwali
This is the festival of lights which marks the triumph of good over evil.
The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
This festival occurs on a no-moon night where firecrackers are lit and little clay lamp lights are placed at the entrances of the houses.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Diwali:

Best Wishes,
MSAE Team

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Saturday,29 September 2023:

Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China's traditional festivals, usually celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month (which falls in September on the Gregorian calendar).
The Mid-Autumn Festival carries a long history and rich cultural significance, encompassing several main reasons and meanings:

1. Celebration of Harvest: Taking place in the eighth month of the lunar calendar, which corresponds to autumn, the festival coincides with the season of harvest. People celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival to express gratitude for the bountiful harvest and to acknowledge the gifts of nature.

2. Family Reunion: Also known as the "Reunion Festival," the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes the gathering of family members. On this day, family members often return home to enjoy quality time together and share meals.

3. Moon Appreciation: On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon is usually at its fullest and brightest, making it ideal for moon gazing. People gather outdoors or by windows to admire the beautiful moon, expressing their yearning for positive and beautiful things.

In conclusion, the Mid-Autumn Festival signifies respect for harvest, family, and traditional culture. We would like to send our wishes to our MSAE students!

Regards,
MSAE

In appreciation to all our MSAE Instructors .....here's wishing you a Happy Mid-Autumn festival. Do drop by the venue stated in your email for your moon-cake collection!

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MSAE

Wednesday,09 August 2023:

History of Singapore’s National Day.
Our nation strived to attain its declaration of independence from the British during August 1963 and united with the Federation of Malaysia in September that same year.
However, having been led by strong leaders, Singapore left the federation union after two years.
9th August 1965, Singapore gained its sovereignty and Yusof bin Ishak was sworn in as the First President of Singapore.
In honour and recognition of our history, till date we have the image of our first President on the front of our dollar note.
This is the only public holiday where the nation celebrates always as one united people with a “bang”, our own parade at the floating bay.

Happy 58th Birthday Singapore!!!

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MSAE

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Thursday,29 June 2023:

About Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Haji is also known as the Greater Eid, Kurban Bayram, Eid al-Bakr and Bakrid.
Usually in the morning, Muslims would go to mosque for prayers and later in the day, they visit parents and families for a happy celebration and big meal.
The ritual observance of the festival continues til sunset of the 12th day of Dhul Hijja until sunset on the 13th day of Dhul Hijja; Thursday evening, 29 June 2023.
Bazaars and festivities are held around Singapore in places like Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai.
We wish all Muslims a happy Hari Raya Haji! Enjoy the meaningful day with your beloved family and friends. Happy Holiday!

Friday, 2 June 2023:

About Vesak Day
Vesak is one of the most important religious festivals in Buddhism which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise known as the Buddha.

The festival is celebrated on the first full moon of the second month according to the Hindu Panchanga calendar which fall on 2 June 2023.

While prayers are universal, different Buddhist cultures have their own traditions and beliefs when it comes to celebrating Vesak.

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Monday,01 May 2023:

About Labour Day
Labour Day is a yearly holiday celebrated on May 1.
Interesting Fact : In 1894, Labour Day was declared a national holiday which is observed on the first day of the month of May.
The roots of Labour Day grew out of violent clashes between labour parties and the police during the Haymarket Riot in 1886, to demand an eight-hour workday.

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Saturday,22 April 2023:

About Hari Raya Puasa
Hari Raya Puasa ; an important occasion celebrated by Muslims all around the world.
Interesting Fact : Hari Raya has always been mistaken as Muslim New Year.
‘Hari Raya’ mean 'day of celebration' and not Muslim New Year where it marks the end of fasting which is the end of the month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is the name of the one month fasting period when Muslims fast daily for a period of almost 12 hours from dawn till sunset.

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Friday,7 April 2023:

About Good Friday
Good Friday is simply the commemoration of the crucifix of Jesus.
On this day, Christians would recollect the sufferings followed by the death of Jesus to save the people.

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