The words on the roadside hoarding capture the spirit of Singapore. ‘Let’s make Singapore our garden,’ they proclaim. Kilometre after kilometre of purple and pink hibiscus bloom along the East Coast Parkway from Changi airport to the island’s CBD. The herbaceous borders, the green shady trees and the adjoining parklands are the most visible symbols of this garden state.
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