One can converse fluently in Teochew and Hokkien and uses Singlish at hawker centres, while another observes traditions of the Hungry Ghost Festival. Foreign-born wives taking part in Mrs Singapore World 2024 say Singapore is more than just a place where they live – their...
Mrs Singapore World 2024 finalists Andrea Campo, Jindawan Toprayoon, Jocelyn Ng and May Sarmiyati took part in the talent competition held at the Oasis Terraces in Punggol on Sept 7.One can converse fluently in Teochew and Hokkien and uses Singlish at hawker centres, while another observes traditions of the Hungry Ghost Festival.
Ms Angela Tay, managing director of ERM Singapore, which organises Mrs Singapore World, notes that the increased interest from immigrants with Singaporean husbands this year is a trend that highlights the evolving fabric of the country’s society and showcases the multicultural diversity that makes Singapore unique.
Apart from loving Singapore’s diverse cultures, Ms Campo also appreciates the nation’s excellent education system. “My daughter has learnt to become very independent and does her homework on her own, which is so helpful for a busy working mum like me,” she adds. Having obtained her Singapore citizenship more than 20 years ago after marrying her Singaporean contractor-husband, 51, Ms Sarmiyati considers herself more local than Indonesian, having spent most of her life here. Their 17-year-old daughter studies at Raffles Institution.
“I visit local wet markets regularly, and on weekends, I take my children to participate in activities organised by the People’s Association at the community centres,” says Dr Ng, who is also pursuing a PhD in the Department of Management and Organisation at NUS Business School. Her Singaporean restaurateur-husband, 35, is her pillar of strength, says Ms Jindawan. The couple have two daughters, aged five and two.
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