Racial Harmony in Singapore

Singapore's demographic comprises of about 74% Chinese, 13% Malays and 9% Indians while Eurasians and others form another 3%. Since Singapore gained independence in 1965, the different races live harmoniously together with an exception to 1969 race riots in Singapore. We are constantly reminded of Racial Harmony and students celebrate Racial harmony day by donning their respective ethnic wear and are reminded of the importance of respecting each others cultures and religions. 

If you exit from the Tanjong Pagar MRT station, and walk straight from the exit to Red Dot Museum, you pass by this artistic arts of Singapore's demographic at Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre. 


From Wikipedia
Racial Harmony Day (Chinese种族和谐日pinyin:Zhǒngzú Héxié Rì) is celebrated annually on 21 July in Singapore. The event is to commemorate the 1964 Race Riots, which took place on 21 July 1964.
Racial Harmony Day also represents 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. In schools all across the nation on that day, students are encouraged to be dressed in their traditional costumes such as the Cheongsam and the Baju Kurung. Traditional delicacies are also featured in the celebrations. Traditional games such as Kutih-kutih and zero point are played in schools, where inter-class competitions are sometimes organised.
Indian dancers with different races audience.
Chinese opera 

Malay dancers and Chinese musicians

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