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What is the purpose of Racial Harmony Day?
The event is an annual racial community effort to strengthen ties among Singaporeans of different ethnic communities to get together and celebrate diversity.
What is the theme of racial harmony day 2021?
The theme of this year’s Racial Harmony Day celebration is “Multicultural Singapore”. Through the sharing of the traditions of the various ethnic groups, our students learnt to embrace diversity and respect differences.
What is racial harmony day preschool?
Racial Harmony Day is observed on 21 July every year to remind all of us of the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in Singapore’s multicultural and multi-ethnic society.
What is Singapore known for?
Singapore is a wealthy city state in south-east Asia. Once a British colonial trading post, today it is a thriving global financial hub and described as one of Asia’s economic “tigers”. It is also renowned for its conservatism and strict local laws and the country prides itself on its stability and security.
Is Racial Harmony Day a public holiday?
Racial Harmony Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Who named Singapore?
Sometime in the 14th century the name was changed to Singapura, which is now rendered as Singapore in English. Singapura means “Lion City” in Sanskrit, and Sang Nila Utama is usually credited with naming the city, although its actual origin is uncertain.
Why do Singaporeans speak English?
English served as the administrative language of the British colonial government, and when Singapore gained self-government in 1959 and independence in 1965, the Singaporean government decided to keep English as the main language to maximise economic prosperity.
What happened during the racial riot in Singapore?
This riot was triggered by the murder of a Malay trishaw rider along Geylang Serai and this incident sparked attempts of stabbings and heightened violence. 13 people were killed, 106 sustained injuries while 1,439 were arrested.
What is Racial Harmony Day and why is it celebrated?
Racial Harmony Day is a day in Singapore to reflect on and to celebrate its success as a racially harmonious nation. It is observed on 21 July every year, with most activities organised by schools and grassroot organisations, including religious groups.
When is Racial Harmony Day 2019 in Singapore?
When is Racial Harmony Day? Racial Harmony Day is observed on the 21st of July in Singapore every year. In 1977, National Education was introduced by our then Deputy Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, to promote national unity with racial harmony day launched as a key event to be celebrated in schools.
How can schools celebrate International Religious Harmony Day?
Schools are also encouraged to recite a Declaration of Religious Harmony during the celebrations. In the week of 21 July, representatives from the Inter-Religious Harmony Circle (IRHC) comprising various religious groups also get together to pledge their support and to promote the Declaration.