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Block 335B, Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore. August 11, 1989.

Daily Photo – Block 335B

Clearly the laundry-pole-out-the-window is a local cultural thing. I wonder what happens if you lose a garment? On a street like Pagoda Street you could probably find it in the street but if it comes off one of those poles from Block 335B, it could almost end up anywhere!

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The Singapore State Flag and a load of laundry fly above Pagoda Street, Singapore, August, 1989.

Daily Photo – Flags Over Pagoda Street

Below the official flag of the state flies the unofficial flag – the daily laundry. No hiding the unmentionables here! Rather, everything is put out on display for everyone to see.

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