Singapore.

Singapore is humid. Heavy zari and velvet are punishments. Organza, georgette, chiffon and light cotton silks travel better — they let the air through outside and don't crush in the air conditioning. The Little India and Serangoon Road Deepavali decorations are world-class; the gatherings span home pujas and private function-room dinners across the East Coast and Bukit Timah. Aratrikkaz pieces in Singapore lean light: a champagne indo-western set with a cape moves between an Orchard reception and a Joo Chiat home puja without the wearer thinking about it. Skip the heavy borders. Choose embellishment that works in fluorescent light.