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Singapore has draconian laws that are different than every other country. Pay attention to (but not only): | Singapore has draconian laws that are different than every other country. Pay attention to (but not only): | ||
* '''Chewing gum is banned in Singapore''' so leave it at home when packing your bags. Importation of chewing gums into the country, even if it is not for trading, is illegal. | * '''Chewing gum is banned in Singapore''' so leave it at home when packing your bags. Importation of chewing gums into the country, even if it is not for trading, is illegal. | ||
* '''Littering is forbidden'''. To maintain its reputation of being impeccably clean, Singapore applies an active campaign against littering and | * '''Littering is forbidden'''. To maintain its reputation of being impeccably clean, Singapore applies an active campaign against littering and enforces it. Throwing a cigarette butt or a paper will cost $300 for a first time offender. Larger objects like a soda can land you in front of a judge! | ||
* '''Smoking'''. Most public places, indoors or outdoors, including stadiums, parks, or overhead bridges, are no-smoking areas. If you are smoking, ask | * '''Smoking'''. Most public places, indoors or outdoors, including stadiums, parks, or overhead bridges, are no-smoking areas. If you are smoking, you must do so in a designated area. When in doubt, ask where a designated area can be found. | ||
* '''Jaywalking''' is forbidden. | * '''Jaywalking''' is forbidden. Always use crosswalks and wait for the green light! | ||
* '''Homosexual relations''' are forbidden in Singapore. | * '''Homosexual relations''' are forbidden in Singapore. | ||
* '''Not flushing the toilets''' is an offence. | * '''Not flushing the toilets''' is an offence. | ||
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* We will be starting at 9:30 am on Sunday | * We will be starting at 9:30 am on Sunday | ||
* You should allow 10 minutes to travel to the event venue from the hotel, so be sure to depart the hotel with plenty of time to spare. | * You should allow 10 minutes to travel to the event venue from the hotel, so be sure to depart the hotel with plenty of time to spare. | ||
=== Workshops === | === Workshops === | ||