Thursday, May 31, 2007
Racial Harmony Day is a day when we appreciate Singapore's racial cohesion. It is celebrated annually on 21 July in Singapore. The event is to commemorate a racial riot which took place on 21 July 1964.
Racial Harmony Day also represents a day for school to reflect on, and celebrate Singapore's success as a racially harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of culture and heritage. Students are encouraged to be dressed in their traditional costumes such as the Cheongsam and the Baju Kurung to school on that day. Some schools even organise food and fun fairs which deal in traditional games and food of the various races, having a fashion parade of traditional costumes of the different races, a sharing session by students of different races, traditional games, inter-ethnic cultural quiz, exhibition and sale of food of different cultures and traditions of Singapore.
As a multi-racial nation, Singapore needs to maintain social cohesion and hence prevent racial riots. As an individual, we need to contribute in one way or another. It is important for us to interact with people from other races. For example, we can celebrate Deepavali, Hari Raya Haji and Chinese New Year together with friends from different races. Through these activities, we can understand and appreciate other cultures more.
In conclusion, we live in a diverse nation made up of many different cultures, languages and races. We have to show respect for one another and together, to achieve racial harmony in Singapore.
source: http ://itclub.vs.moe.edu.sg/competition03/2003/eliaspark/4_citizen.htm
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