What gift to buy for my foreign friends ah?
Thinking of a gift to get is hard work. What more a meaningful gift that exudes Singaporean charm. Fret not, we’ve compiled a list of The Most Singaporean Gifts You Could Get For Your Foreign Friends. Don’t forget to watch their reaction when they receive it!
1. $INGLI$H Notebook
Singlish is undoubtedly one of the most uniquely Singaporean things that fascinate foreigners. Give your foreign friends an opportunity to learn a new (Singlish) word a day with this $INGLI$H notebook. It’s such a practical, fun, and extremely Singaporean gift. Plus, the black and gold hardcover makes it look so atas, they’ll probably take to Instagram to show it off in a #flatlay.
2. Ang Ku Kueh Cushions
A traditional Chinese delicacy, get your foreign friends a squishy cushion shaped like an Ang Ku Kueh for their home. Better yet, gift this auspicious glutinous rice cake plushie during the Chinese New Year season to wish them good luck.
3. Iced Gems Salt & Pepper Shakers
Recognise this old-school Singaporean favourite biscuit? Love SG has recreated them in the form of this classy gold salt & pepper shaker, with separable icing and biscuit portions to hold salt/ pepper. This makes a great present for Masterchef wannabes and lovers of whimsical gifts alike. While you’re at it, get your friends the original iced gems snack too!
4. Nasi Lemak Tea
Chances are, you’ve taken your foreign friends out for the well-loved Nasi Lemak before. And now they can take the aromatic local favourite back home (well, kind of) with this creative tea made by the local company ETTE TEA. It may not recreate the exact taste, but for a tea, it comes in pretty close, with ingredients including dried pandan, coconut flakes, and even dried chili.
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5. Singapore Sling Marmalade
Here’s another uniquely Singaporean taste that you can gift your foreign friends, and it’s the first of its kind. Straits Preserves has bottled up the flavour of Singapore’s famous cocktail into a citrusy marmalade with a hint of cherry. This would be perfect for those who have fallen in love with the Singapore Sling.
6. Singapore Streets Luggage Tag
What better way to tempt your foreign friends to come back to Singapore than with a tag that’ll remind them of Singapore whenever they travel? Extra street cred for them if they have actually visited all the places on the tag!
Which is your favourite Singaporean gift? And let us know if we missed out any distinctly Singaporean gift ideas too!
