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To celebrate Singapore's 49th birthday, the Migrant Workers' Centre went to the streets along Little India and Geylang to thank and bring out the spirit and pride of nation building from migrant workers.
Migrant workers make up a large part of Singapore's workforce; particularly in the construction, marine and shipping, manufacturing and cleaning industries. These are often overlooked sectors where workers toil day and night, under extreme weather and sometimes hazardous and unfavourable work conditions to contribute to our nation's progressive economy and growth.
These are the hands, minds and hearts that build our homes, offices, the stunning modern Singapore landscape and even the grounds we walk on, not to mention many other areas that sometimes go unnoticed.
In line with the 2014 National Day theme - 'Our People, Our Home' - let us make our fellow migrant guests feel right at home, and to let them know they are an integral part of our dynamic workforce. To appreciate their unique ethnicities and different backgrounds, and to work towards a common goal, our hearts beating as one.
We hope you enjoy the photos as much as we had a great time interacting with these unsung heroes of Singapore who enthusiastically allowed us to capture them in this tapestry of national pride.
Faysul, 28 (Bangladesh)
"Building Singapore's flats make me feel proud and on top of the world!"
Mickan, Kalaivarasan, both 24 (India)
"We are new in Singapore, but we are very happy to work here. We wish Singaporeans a Happy National Day!"
Yang, 37 and Yang, 36 (China)
"We worked here for 6 years already, everything is good and Singapore is a great place to be. We are glad to be part of Singapore's workforce"
Staff from Usman Restaurant, Little India (India)
"Singapore is like our 2nd home. This is how much we LOVE Singapore!"
Nizam, 32 (India)
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!"
Atemnauam, 28 (India)
"Just like the flower garlands I make, Singapore is a beautiful country that blooms with hope and opportunities"
Rengiah, 35 (India)
"I came to Singapore 5 years ago, this country holds many promises for those who dare to dream big"
Mujibur, 38 (Bangladesh)
"I am proud to be able to build Singapore's MRT line, to improve the lives of Singaporeans. My wife and children back home are very proud of me."
Lau, 39 and Wang, 44 (China)
"We came from the same village back home. Even though we miss our families, but to be able to work in Singapore is a blessing and we wish Singapore a happy 49th birthday!"
Tuhin, 25 and Mohamed, 28 (Bangladesh)
"We are lucky to have a good job and good boss in Singapore, thank you and Happy Birthday Singapore!"
Iris Yang Xing Xing, 25 (China)
"I wish Singapore great wealth and prosperity now and into the future for her 49th birthday"
Triestan Tan Yun Xing, 26 (Malaysia)
"新加坡生日快乐！"
Qiao, 38 (China)
"I work as a chef and have learned a great deal on local Singaporean food. I am delighted when I receive compliments on my cooking from local Singaporeans"
Subramaniam, 23 and P Raja, 23 (India)
"We salute Singapore for all the good things that come our way, so Happy Birthday Singapore!"
Zhong, 36 and Zhou, 39 (China)
"Singapore is everything that we envisioned and more, we are happy to celebrate Singapore's 49th birthday"
Pan, 47 and Li, 40 (China)
"Both of us have worked for more than 12 years here, there is nowhere in the world that can compare to this country. A proud and loud Happy Birthday SINGAPORE!"
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