Singapore's cultural characteristics and their causes can be mainly divided into the following aspects:

1. Language and culture

Singapore is a multilingual country with four official languages: Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. The official language is English, and all ethnic groups keep their own languages; Chinese, Malay, Hindi and Tamil. Most Chinese Singaporeans are from southern China, especially Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan provinces.

Second, the writing culture

Singapore officially uses simplified Chinese characters consistent with Chinese mainland. However, from 1969 to 1979, it had its own simplified Chinese character standard for a short time, and simplified Chinese characters were the main characters among the people, but occasionally there was a phenomenon that traditional Chinese characters and simplified Chinese characters were mixed. The official language of Singapore is English, so official letters, business contacts and other economic and business letters are usually mainly in English.

Third, inherit the culture

Immigrants who left their homes in Singapore in the early days brought their traditional cultures to Singapore, and the exchanges and integration between various ethnic groups not only created a harmonious multi-ethnic society today, but also left a rich diversity of cultural characteristics.

Chinese, hardworking and enterprising spirit. They live in peace with all ethnic groups and actively integrate into and give feedback to the local society. The essence of Chinese culture has also deeply influenced Singapore's lifestyle. For example, the joyful and colorful Lunar New Year, or the Mid-Autumn Festival of Tomb-Sweeping Day and the traditional ancestor Pudu.

iv. religious culture

Singapore advocates the spirit of mutual tolerance and tolerance between religions and ethnic groups and implements a policy of religious freedom. Buddhism in Singapore is the largest religion in China, accounting for about 33% of the population, Christians (Protestants and Catholics) in Singapore account for 18% of the total population, Muslims in Singapore account for 15% of the total population, with about 651,111 followers, and Hindus in Singapore account for about 1 million, accounting for 5% of the total population.

There are about 31 Indian temples, most of which are mainly in the style of South India. The total number of Sikhs in Singapore is only over 21,111. Sikhism has seven Sikh temples in Singapore, such as the Central Sikh Temple. Extended information

Taboos in Singapore

1. Don't eat chewing gum

Because chewing gum is particularly difficult to clean, it is forbidden to sell, fast or even bring chewing gum in Singapore. Offenders will be fined and may be arrested in serious cases.

2. Smoking is strictly prohibited in public places

Smoking in certain smoking areas marked with yellow paint will be fined, and the maximum fine will be 1111 if it is found for the first time. Except bars, dance halls, karaoke and night places.

3, subway taboo

It is strictly forbidden to drink water or eat in subway stations and carriages, and you will be fined. Because durian tastes too strong, it is forbidden to bring durian into the subway or bus.

4. Tipping is forbidden at the airport

Tipping is not encouraged in Singapore. Airports are completely forbidden, and service charges (11%) will be listed in the bills of hotels and restaurants.

5. Don't open presents in person

This is impolite behavior in Singapore.

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