IDS-HBL 2022

Merits and challenges of the Singapore government's efforts to preserve Singapore food culture

How Singapore and America attempt to tackle the challenges faced by preserving food culture

Mother Russia

Singapore

Examples of Russian food

What the government does to preserve such food culture

What the government does to preserve such food culture

Examples of Singaporean food

Vodka!!!

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Chilli Crab

Laksa

Merits

  1. Government introduced CDC vouchers to encourage people to eat at hawker centres

Over the course of Russia's history, vodka has featured prominently in social, political and militaristic arenas

Its consumption is an important celebration of weddings, promotions, births, departures, and funerals

Challenges

  1. Food culture provides Singaporeans with a sense of pride and unity
  1. Low interest amongst young Singaporeans in becoming hawkers
  1. Not enough monetary incentives to keep hawkers on the job
  1. Facing more competitors from shopping malls and fast food chains
  1. Provides a sense of belonging and identity to Singaporeans
  1. Allows us to learn from the history of our nation

the Russian government has continued making a state-owned version of the brand that is sold and marketed within the country.


  1. Government opened hawker centres during circuit breaker to ensure hawkers have business even during the pandemic
  1. Government created a Singapore food festival to celebrate and promote our food culture