Singapore is famous for being a multi-religious and racial country. In this post, we will cover the various special occasions that are celebrated in Singapore and how it is in our culture that every special occasion is respected and celebrated. To start off, this diversity can simply be reflected through the major public holidays, namely, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and Christmas Day.
Additionally, when such special occasions are around the corner, popular landmarks will be well-decorated to set the mood for the occasion every year without fail. Recently, Orchard Road was more crowded than usual as everyone wanted to take pictures with the beautiful Christmas decorations. In October, Little India was brightly decorated as the Hindus celebrated Deepavali. Geylang Serai was filled with interesting decorations when Hari Raya Puasa was approaching and Chinatown was glowing with red lights and lanterns prior Chinese New Year.
Schools also make it a point to celebrate these occasions as it is significant for students to be educated about the different races and religions in Singapore. We can vividly remember how we used to dress in our ethnic costumes to school for Racial Harmony Day on 21st July, a day for schools to reflect on and celebrate Singapore's success as a racially harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of culture and heritage. Also, who can ever forget how the school premises would be decorated with colourful ribbons weaved into Ketupats for Hari Raya or long red fabric drapped along the pillars for Chinese New Year.
Being Singaporeans, we are proud to be part of a unique society of diverse cultures that can coexist peacefully in one country which is uncommon in the world. Able to celebrate different culture and festivals in a same country make us Singaporeans more tolerant towards each others' culture and races, also enhancing our understanding towards them. All these occasions can only be experience right here in Singapore!
Below is a slideshow showing the decorated landmarks!
Additionally, when such special occasions are around the corner, popular landmarks will be well-decorated to set the mood for the occasion every year without fail. Recently, Orchard Road was more crowded than usual as everyone wanted to take pictures with the beautiful Christmas decorations. In October, Little India was brightly decorated as the Hindus celebrated Deepavali. Geylang Serai was filled with interesting decorations when Hari Raya Puasa was approaching and Chinatown was glowing with red lights and lanterns prior Chinese New Year.
Schools also make it a point to celebrate these occasions as it is significant for students to be educated about the different races and religions in Singapore. We can vividly remember how we used to dress in our ethnic costumes to school for Racial Harmony Day on 21st July, a day for schools to reflect on and celebrate Singapore's success as a racially harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of culture and heritage. Also, who can ever forget how the school premises would be decorated with colourful ribbons weaved into Ketupats for Hari Raya or long red fabric drapped along the pillars for Chinese New Year.
Being Singaporeans, we are proud to be part of a unique society of diverse cultures that can coexist peacefully in one country which is uncommon in the world. Able to celebrate different culture and festivals in a same country make us Singaporeans more tolerant towards each others' culture and races, also enhancing our understanding towards them. All these occasions can only be experience right here in Singapore!
Below is a slideshow showing the decorated landmarks!
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