Thousands of Singaporeans lined a 15 Km route through the Southeast-Asian city to witness an elaborate funeral process on Sunday for longtime leader Lee Kuan Yew.
Light showers was not able to make any impact as people stood out in the rain singing patriotic national song with national flags in hand.
Light showers was not able to make any impact as people stood out in the rain singing patriotic national song with national flags in hand.
Some 4,50,000 people queued outside Parliament house for a glimpse of his coffin during the week of national mourning that began after his death.
This expansive show of emotion is a rare event for this island country.
Lee was Singapore's Prime Minister for more than 3 decades,and is regarded by the Singaporeans as the architect of the country's prosperity.His son,Lee Hsieng Loong,is the current Prime Minister of country.
Leaders and dignitaries from more than countries attended the state funeral.
US delegation was led by former President Bill Clinton while Indian Prime Minister visited the funeral himself.
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