Racial Harmony Day started in as part of the national curriculum in public schools in Singapore. Children in public schools celebrate Racial Harmony Day by wearing traditional costumes of various cultures in Singapore and participating in activities such as trying ethnic food and playing traditional games.
They are taught about the Race Riots through oral history accounts, skits and talks. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Sign up for our e-newsletter , too! The Finder helps connect global citizens around the world with useful information, authentic experiences and shared community. With the aim of making the discovery of new places much easier, The Finder believes in living well, traveling wide, celebrating different cultures and respecting the planet.
Email field is required to subscribe. Racial Harmony Day is held annually in Singapore on 21 July. On this day, Singaporeans celebrate our diverse, cross-cultural character, and reflect on the importance of fostering harmony and understanding among all communities in our nation.
It is an important reminder that we as a small nation must all work together to continue to grow Singapore and allow everyone a chance to play a part.
Schools commemorate Racial Harmony Day each year by organising activities that celebrate the diverse cultures and cross-cultural communities in Singapore. Students are encouraged to dress up in traditional outfits. Traditional snacks are eaten, and games such as batu Seremban five stones and capteh are played.
These activities are just a few of the ways students are exposed to the cultural beliefs and practices of communities other than their own. Learning more about other cultures and traditions enables us to respect and appreciate all people, and can also help build and strengthen friendships. What activities does your school organise during Racial Harmony Day? How does it help you respect and understand other cultural communities in Singapore?
On loan from the Chris Hall Collection. Have you seen women wearing this type of outfit before? This is a qipao cheongsam in Cantonese , which usually has a high collar, side slits, and fastenings at the collar. The qipao was popular in Shanghai, China, starting from the late s and also became popular among women of the Chinese diaspora Chinese living outside of China in the Straits Settlements, including Singapore and Malaysia.
Large floral designs, a western-style, like on this black qipao were popular in the s. Earlier styles had long sleeves and were more loose-fitting and long, reaching the ankles.
Modern ones we see today have a variety of cuts, including sleeveless, shorter lengths, and tight-fitting styles. Second, Racial Harmony Day is looking more and more like an excuse to not talk about race. None of this is new. Given all this, how then are we supposed to take Racial Harmony Day seriously?
Instead of fixating on how damaging the racial riots from 56 years ago were, we should be thinking about what race relations look like today. We should be looking to the future, and not remain obsessed with commemorating the past. From Primary 1, students are also taught how to understand and respect people of other races.
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