Day 15 - Orange Barbecue

Mandarin Orange Farm
This is the first time I've ever visited a farm yard full of Mandarin Oranges! The plantation is so wide that I couldn't even grasp an overall view of the field.


Huge Mussel
I ever thought I could find a pearl inside an oyster. How disappointing it was to find out that it was only a mussel. On the flip side, it was the biggest mussel I've ever seen in my life. It was the size of my hand!


Doctor Octopus
Trying to train my psycho-motor skills, I begin juggling three oranges. It wasn't too difficult after all!


Tapioca
A fresh tapioca from the undergrowth. Such a raw scene to dig up a matured tapioca plant. Guess what's going to happen to it next?


Outdoor Cooking
Survival situation kicks into place. Starting our own fire, we cooked the tapioca. How tasty it was, fresh from the oven.


Water Boy
After a nice afternoon nap, we headed for the camp site for a barbecue organized by the China student leaders.


Barbecue Pit
A couple of portable barbecue pits were issued to each group of students. We were given charcoal for the barbecue, but there were no fire starters! We improvised by building a foundation fire with twigs and branches, before adding in the charcoal. This eventually kept the fire going for the night.


Lava
The night filled the campsite with darkness. Torch lights were not good enough to keep the place lighted. Therefore, we used tree branches to set up a campfire. Not only does it produce enormous amounts of light, but also heat! After the barbecue, my clothes all smelled of smoke and requires tougher washing.


Fireworks!
This wasn't national day, but an ordinary night. Students purchased fireworks and turned night into day! It was really a romantic night to miss.

REFLECTIONS

China has a vast amount of land. And it is really a great pleasure to see live mandarin orange plants, tapioca plants, cucumber plant, pumpkin plant, etc.. The evening barbecue was spectacular as it brought all the different schools (MDE, LSCT, ICT) together and know one another better. At the same time, we get to interact with the China student leaders and find out more about their culture, lifestyle, hobbies, etc.. This allows me to know the different cultural differences between China and Singapore and appreciate the luxuries that I have.

Fireworks are illegal in Singapore due to the "danger" it poses. Certain fireworks create large explosions, and may cause serious injuries if it comes into close contact with human. It all depends on how the citizens behave toward such items that requires a certain level of maturity. If a person play by the rules and follow safety instructions on how to handle a firework, then he stands a high chance of being all right. However, if a person intentionally fool around by accumulating large contents of explosive powder, or aiming the rocket at his friend, then an accident is imminent. Therefore, I believe that the Singapore government has banned fireworks for the better of the country and its citizens.


For years governments have been promising more than they can deliver, and delivering more than they can afford.
-Paul Martin