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Racial Harmony Day is celebrated on the
21st of July every year.
This is to commemorate the racial riot in 1964, whereby many people were injured and some lives were lost.
Today, we celebrate the success of Singapore's attempt in creating a racially harmonious society filled with rich heritage and cultural diversity.
In Singapore, our four major ethnic groups are, Malay, Indian, Chinese and Eurasians.
As we become a global state, we also become a melting pot of cultural diversities, learning acceptance and embracing the different influences from other ethnic groups.
Let's take a look at the four major ethnic groups in Singapore, learning about their celebrations, food and ethnic costumes.
Chinese in Singapore usually celebrate occasions such as:
Lunar New Year
Qing Ming Festival
Duan Wu Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival
Dumplings
Dim Sum
Mapo Tofu
Beancurd
Dough Fritters
Chang Shan
Cheongsam/Qi Pao
Malays in Singapore usual celebrate festivals such as:
Hari Raya Haji
Hari Raya Puasa
Nasi Padang
Mee Siam
Nasi Lemak
Satay
Baju Kurung
Baju Melayu with songkok
Most Indians in Singapore celebrate festivals such as:
Deepavali (Festival of Lights)
Thaipusam
Pongal Festival (Indian Harvest Festival)
Roti Prata
Indian Rojak
Nasi Briyani
Teh Tarik
Curry Tiffin
Ghagra-Choli
Dhoti Kurta
Sari
Eurasians in Singapore typically celebrate festivals such as:
Christmas
Halloween
Easter Sunday
Fish Caldeirada
Beef Smore
Curry Debal
Sugee Cake
Breudher
As we learn about the differences of the various cultures, we also have to bear in mind the similarities we hold with the various cultures and how they all intertwine.
By embracing our similarities and celebrating our differences will we then progress as a racially harmonious country.