Identity⇒ refers to how you perceive yourself and how you believe others perceive you.
People from same country ⇒ have a sense of national identity Comes from a shared belief of connectedness to one another + belonging to the country
When citizens share common spaces, practices, experiences ⇒ they develop a sense of belonging and emotional attachment to the country.
Example:
- Singaporeans consider ⇒ hawker centers as an important common space that represents Singapore’s multicultural heritage.
- 2019 ⇒ many Singaporeans, including those living abroad → pledged their support for countries nomination of its hawker culture ⇒ to UNECO’s representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity ⇒ which was recognized in December 2020
- Singlish ⇒ represents harmony in Singapore. Was born from generations of different races living and working together harmoniously.
- Rojak Language > represents melting pot of races, religions, cultures, that helped shape Singapore into what it is today.
- it is the glue that helps Singaporeans connect easily.
- when travelling overseas ⇒ it is easy to spot another Singaporean.
- Key word; Familiarity.