tumbleweed in timor lorosae hears gunfire in East Timor and it reminds her of National Day [1] celebrations in her native Singapore. “Instead of feeling terrified, I thought of how this crackling reminds me of joyous occasions. Probably the only time a normal Singaporean (read non-soldier or police) hears or sees this sort of pyrotechnic action is during our National Day Parade when we're treated to a spectacular ear-deafening fireworks show, with colourful patterns exploding into the skies – swirls, bright pinpricks, and even smiley faces. This loud crackling is synonmous with joy and celebration, not fear and anguish as it usually is in other parts of the world.”
East Timor: Gunfire and Memories of National Day
· Written by Preetam Rai
Categories: East Asia, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Disaster, War & Conflict