A SIGN OF GLOBALISATION: FOOD!

This is a picture of the Western food stall in TJC canteen. This picture is related to globalisation because of its origin. As can be seen by the name of the food stall, the food sold here is originated from the West. Globalisation, as mentioned in our introductory post, is increasing global connectivity and cultural spheres etc. The culture of food in the West being brought over to the East is a means of globalisation. Western and other cultures can be seen in Singapore and is how Singapore can appear to be more of the world today.

The culture of food being brought over to Singapore gives people a chance to taste the food in the West and learn to appreciate it. Even though the Western food sold in Singapore may not be as original as that in Western countries, Singaporeans can still get a taste of food from other parts of the world. This is a form of exposure to globalisation.

This is a very good way of bringing people to learn more about other cultures in the world. Without globalisation and bringing of cultures from all over the world to one country, people who cannot afford to travel overseas would not know anything about the rest of the world. On the other hand, in some countries, cultures are changed or distorted to fit the way of life of people in that country and this, I feel, defeats the purpose of globalisation because it would not truly represent the country which the culture came from. Exchanging cultures through food is a simple way to allow people to get to know more about other cultures because eating is something everybody has to do so this is probably a very effective method of bringing across cultures.


Lee Chi Hang Angel