NDP 2013: Early birds grab best view from the Merlion

Yeo Sam Jo
The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - Outfitted in red, Sri Lankan maids Ajantha Sadamali and Kalyani Renuka Ranaweera left their homes at 6.30am with snacks and drinks to camp out in front of the Merlion.


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