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I stepped into the hawker centre. I was drooling as lip-
smacking aromas of delicious food wafted in the air.
Long queues at the stalls and people devouring their
food were indeed a sight to behold as I looked around
for empty tables with my family.

This was one gastronomical journey I had with my
parents. I always loved to eat at hawker centres. They
are only a stone’s throw away from my home. I always
go to One Punggol Hawker Centre. Not only is the food
yummy, but they are also charged at affordable prices.
Hawker centres are dotted around Singapore, so they
are easy to find!

Though I love a wide array of dishes, my favourite has
to be char kway teow. That is my go-to order in hawker
centres.

We should all treasure the hawker culture as it is Hawker culture is unique to Singapore. If you have not
unique to Singapore. Char kway teow, fried rice, chicken been to a hawker centre before, I recommend you go.
rice, bee hoon and other dishes are enjoyed by many You will surely have lasting memories and a full belly!
Singaporeans. Without a shadow of doubt, food unites
people.

Did you know that the hawker culture in Singapore “From sizzling char kway teow to the warmth
has been awarded UNESCO Cultural Heritage? That is
something to be proud of! Hawker centres are part and of shared meals, hawker centres are where
parcel of our daily lives. Local delights await us after Singapore’s heart and heritage come together
work and school for many Singaporeans. Hawker food is under one roof.”
a must-have for all. Amazingly, an array of stalls is under
one roof!
Tan Yan Lin Hayley
Hawkers serve us quality food. Not only is the portion of P6.2
the food huge, but it is yummy too! Hawker centres are North Spring Primary School
a food paradise. Long queues at the hawker centres are
a sign of popular and good food!

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