Buy national flags. You can order online. Allow time for delivery.
Or go to a supermarket or discount store.
Daeso, Japanese store. Singapore flags, set of two, and pennants. Photo by Angela Lansbury.
Daeso in Singapore, although a Japanese company, has seasonl items and local items such as flags and pennants (a string of triangular flags). Find them by the checkout on the opposite wall.
Buy caps or clothes with the flag.
Check rules about flags. Singapore has a page about the rules on flags. They used to have very detailed rules about what you could not do because it was deemed disrespectful to wear a flag.
Rule that you could not fly flags on vehicles. Now this has been revised and you are simply told to be careful the flags are securely attached.
(Or print flags and attach to a straw or stick. Work out the cost of printing ink and paper if you plan to claim back the cost on expenses. Check whether anybody printing for you will be claiming expenses and agree the amount to be claimed with the treasurer of committee.)
Have a supply of pins and blutac, in your pocket to attach strings of triangular pennants.
Transport
Check the times of the last train - but it may be crowded so also check alternative routes. Have the numbers of taxis and Grab in your mobile phone in case you miss the last train. Be prepared for all taxis to be charging more or for a long wait when they are all busy. Plan to be at a pickup point outdoors where they can stop without being fined and where they can find you easily. Some companies take a picture of you to send to the cab which makes it easier for the driver to find you.
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Angela Lansbury
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