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Not only here in Singapore,
but in all Malaysia,

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the Chinese represent over
a third of the population.

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Never tired to figure out
a thousand ways of making money,

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they are nonetheless famous
for their physical laziness.

:21:43
They don't swim, run,
jump, or play soccer.

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As the Chinese
don't waste their money,

:21:50
likewise, they don't waste
their energies,

:21:52
which they prefer
to use around the table

:21:54
or in bed.
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Between snacks, the Chinese
find the time to fill

:21:59
their houses with children,
legitimate and illegitimate.

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This guarantees a big bunch
of birthdays to celebrate

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with abundant meals.
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The Chinese celebrate
everything by eating:

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Religious and national
holidays, business,

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a competitor's failure,
:22:15
an averted danger, births,
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and even death.
:22:26
Here we're not allowed
to photograph.

:22:28
We had to force
the situation to show you

:22:30
Singapore's ''home of the dead''.
:22:34
All the terminally ill
end up dwelling here,

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in this tragic hotel
for the dying.

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The Chinese homes,
full with children,

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have no place for them.
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Down the streets,
their relatives,

:22:53
relaxed and confident,
wait for their funeral.


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