BBC News, 24 Dec 2008, Mariko Oi
Each night, hundreds of kids come to Tanglin Mall to frolic in fake snow for just 15 minutes.
This is an annual event at Singapore's posh downtown shopping centre.
But it's not just the snow that has been imported. The cold wind of recession has already hit the city state.
Down the road, one of Asia's busiest shopping streets - Orchard Road is brightly lit up for Christmas, attracting a mass of consumers.
But people are spending less, making it one of the toughest Christmases for retailers in years.
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