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In Australia, Debra Yap, who is expecting her first child, marked her pregnancy milestone with a safe and intimate virtual celebration with her family—ordering cupcakes to reveal the gender of her baby and sharing the moment through video calls, as travel restrictions prevent her from sharing this joy in person.
Across different countries, Singaporeans are often cooking familiar dishes like nasi lemak and chicken rice to soothe homesickness and retain their cultural identity. Chef Shuhan Lee, for example, has turned her passion for Singaporean cuisine into a business, selling spice pastes and meal kits online. Her products make it easier for others to recreate the flavors of Singapore at home, especially for those who cannot travel back easily.