THE traditional photo opportunity of all the leaders of an Apec gathering clad in a costume of the host, did take place afterall on Saturday evening.
US President Barack Obama swopped shirts and ties for mandarin collars and a helping of fun hospitality, Singapore-style.
For the record, The Prez wore a blue version of the Peranakan-inspired outfit created by Singaporean designer Wykidd Song.
Mr Obama who had been expected to be a no-show after delaying his arrival by a day to attend a memorial service for victims of the Fort Hood Army Base shootings.
However, while he got to wear a Singapore silk shirt, he missed the opening part of the glittering evening, a 30- minute musical gala, One World Our World, at the Esplanade. It was put together by showbiz veteran Dick Lee and featured more than 300 performers.
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