Singapore Day

Singapore Day is an annual event organized by the Overseas Singaporean Unit under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (Singapore) to engage overseas Singaporeans and their families. It is held in cities with significant Singaporean communities and aims to provide a "slice of home" through food, performances, information updates, and career opportunities. The event has been held eight times since 2007 across five cities, including New York, Melbourne, London, Shanghai, and Sydney.

The first Singapore Day was held in New York City in 2007 and attracted around 6,000 people. Subsequent events saw varying attendance, with the London event in 2009 drawing over 12,000 attendees. The event features local cuisine prepared by Singaporean hawkers, performances by artistes such as Hossan Leong, Rui En, and Cashew Chemists, and recruitment booths offering career opportunities.

Controversies have arisen, including allegations of racial discrimination at the 2013 Sydney event, where a man claimed he was denied entry due to his Caucasian appearance. Organizers clarified that the event was ticketed and open only to Singaporeans and their families, with non-Singaporean friends allowed if registered.

Despite its popularity and generally positive reception, the high cost of staging each event has faced scrutiny in Singapore.