Thousands of Singaporeans flocked to the Istana yesterday to celebrate Labour Day by standing in a four-hour queue, the most grueling labor they actually enjoy.

While the Main Building remains closed for "restoration"—which is government-speak for "the President is currently watching Netflix in his underwear"—visitors were encouraged to enjoy the lush gardens.

“I paid $20 to see grass,” said one tourist, who realized too late that the Botanic Gardens is free and doesn't require a security clearance.

The cultural performances provided a colorful distraction from the fact that most attendees will be back at their desks by 8 AM tomorrow, dead inside.

“The lawn bowling was exhilarating,” another visitor noted. “It’s exactly like my corporate job, except the balls have more direction than my career prospects.”

Highlights included painting "Singa the Kindness Lion" benches, a cathartic outlet for citizens who usually express their emotions by doxxing random strangers on Facebook.

The scavenger hunt proved popular, though many participants were confused when they couldn't find the national reserves or a sense of purpose.

The exhibition of "State Gifts" allowed commoners to marvel at the gold-plated trinkets that our leaders definitely didn't just toss into a storeroom immediately after the photo op.

All proceeds go to the President’s Challenge, ensuring next year’s grass will be even more expensive to look at.