CID Group 5

Shu Hong's Reflection


'Golden Age of Singapore'

     The Golden Age is a period where a country is prosperous. peaceful and filled with happiness.
     Singapore did experience this before, and it was lead under our late founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Mr Lee turned Singapore from a third world country to a first world country. He was able to turn a country that was kicked out of Malaysia, into an self-dependent country. A little red dot to one of the top few countries in the world. Mr Lee had created Singapore's Golden Age.
     However. in order to create Singapore's Golden Age, there were steps that had to be made. When Singapore first gain independence in 1965, Mr Lee became the Prime Minister. To ensure the security of the country, he implemented a new system, 'National Service' a.k.a NS. This system is one that ensures all men at the age of 18 that they will undergo training as a soldier, learning how to fight in the situation of a war. Indeed, many of us are unsatisfied with the NS programme. But have you ever wondered, if Mr Lee had not implemented this NS programme, Singapore will be defenceless and people will be unable to live in peace, everyday having to fear of being conquered by other countries.
     Mr Lee had made Singapore prosperous by stretching out to investors from overseas to invest in Singapore. Mr Lee showed no biasness towards any religion and all races were given fair opportunities. The citizens of Singapore was very contented with the way Mr Lee worked. Thus, Mr Lee was the one who had created the 'Golden Age of Singapore'.

Tang Dynasty Golden Age

      The Golden Age of Tang Dynasty was due to the the arts flourishing during the Tang Dynasty. It was during this time that poetry became an integral part of the Chinese culture. Poetry was a required study for those who wished to pass the civil service exams. Talented poets were well-respected and often recited their poetry as entertainment at parties.
        While the Tang Dynasty is most famous for its poetry, other arts also became popular during this time. Many forms of literature were written including short stories, encyclopedias, and histories. Also painting was very popular and the era produced famous painters such as Wu Daozi, Wang Wei (also a famous poet), and Zhou Fang.