Met a Korean friend?

Perhaps you'd like some ideas for

what to get them as a souvenir!

Better yet,

in this uncertain time,

you can still show your international friends

that you care by sending them a parcel!

We've had trouble thinking of what

souvenirs to buy before, so not to worry!

Here are a few ideas for the best

souvenirs you can get,

right here in Singapore!

 

Let's get it!

 

1. Local Curiosities

If you've walked around Suntec City

or Marina Square, you might have seen

a shop full of delightfully local goods!

Area 65 features everyday items with

a distinctly Singapore-twist.

It's perfect if your friend has lived in

Singapore for a long time, or simply

wants to know more about local culture!

We especially like this Ice Cream Cushion,

featuring a local treat that I'm sure every

foreigner has tried while walking down

the streets of Sunny Singapore!

 

You can find their online store here!

 

2. Singapore Snacks

Speaking of local culture,

who can resist the snacks that we

have all grown up with?

One of the best ways to introduce

someone to a country's culture, or make

them relive their time spent there is through

its food and snacks!

Our recommendation?

The classic, colorful gem biscuits are

always a favourite among foreign friends.

Mamee Monster is also a great choice!

Best thing?

It's relatively affordable, and you can

find most of them at your local grocery

or mamak store!

 

3. Local Cure-alls!

(Photo : SGAG)

 

Looking for something more suitable

for family and older folk?

 

Good news, because Singapore is

also home to many medicinal products

that locals totally swear by!

Friends complaining about

mosquito bites and tummy aches?

Get a bottle of Yu Yee Oil!

Older folk with back pain or

muscle soreness?

Tiger Balm should do the trick!

If your friends love sports,

they'll totally appreciate some

Zam-Buk for bruises as well!

Our point is - Singapore is home

to traditional medicines that may be

popular here, but not over at your

friend's home country!

 

4. SG Delicacies!

Chances are, if your friend has been

to Singapore, or has heard about Singapore,

they would know our local foods well!

Koreans especially rave about our local

cuisine (well, except maybe durian),

which includes kaya toast and chilli crab!

Good news, you can usually get these

items in pre-packed gift form!

Head to Ya Kun Kaya Toast for kaya jars,

or Fairprice for other foods!

 

 

Note : You could even buy some

supper favourites like Indomie,

if you're feeling especially local!

 

5. Singapore Jerseys!

Let's face it, your friend will never wear

that 'I <3 SG' shirt outside in his hometown.

Why not get them something more

fashionable, that still speaks to our

national identity?

Singaporeans and Koreans

alike love football,

and it'll make a great gift for

exercising, or even a fashionable

piece of apparel for their wardrobe!

If football's not your thing,

you could also get tennis shirts,

or even shirts of our local Overwatch

e-sports team, the Crimson Manes.

Pro Tip : Buy from Carousell, where you'll

find a ton of different options, including

rare, out-of-season gear for cheap!

 

These are a few of our favourite

souvenirs to get for friends leaving

Singapore, family that aren't in

Singapore and new international

people coming into Singapore!

 

Hopefully this helps solve your dilemma

so you wouldn't have to resort to the

'Merlion magnets' again!

 

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