Festivals: There are four calendars printed on the Singaporean calendar: solar calendar, China lunar calendar, Indian calendar and Malay origin. There are many festivals according to various calendars. While preserving the traditional cultures of all ethnic groups, the Singapore government encourages people to unify the evolution of national cultural customs in Singapore.
The main festivals are New Year, India Harvest Festival, Singapore Raft Race, India Dabson Festival, Islamic Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Harz Festival, Vesak Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Singapore Food Festival, National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Monkey King's Birthday, Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, India Lantern Festival, India Nine Nights Festival, Nine Emperors' Day, India Fire Stealing Festival, and India Million.
2. Religion
Most Chinese Singaporeans believe in Buddhism and Taoism, pay attention to ethics and keep the habit of celebrating traditional festivals in China such as Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. Most Malays believe in Islam. As a religious taboo, they don't eat pork, drink alcoholic beverages and treat people with their right hands. The child's head is regarded as sacred, and no one can touch it except the elders and parents.
Most Muslim women wear headscarves. Most Indians believe in Hinduism. Many people are vegetarians and live a simple life, but they are very particular about temple architecture. Most Indian families have altars or prayer rooms. Animals who regard cows as gods don't eat beef and can't give gifts made of cowhide.
Immigrants who left their homes in Singapore in the early days brought their traditional culture to Singapore. The exchanges and integration between various ethnic groups not only created a harmonious multi-ethnic society today, but also left rich cultural characteristics. China people are hardworking and enterprising. They live in peace with all ethnic groups and actively integrate into and give back to the local society.
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Taboos in Singapore
1, no chewing gum
Because chewing gum is particularly difficult to clean, it is forbidden to sell, fast or even carry chewing gum in Singapore. Offenders will be fined or even arrested.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in public places.
In some smoking areas marked with yellow paint, smoking in non-smoking areas will be fined, and the highest fine will be found for the first time 1000. Bars, dance halls, karaoke and night shows are excluded.
3, subway taboo
It is forbidden to drink water or eat in subway stations and carriages, and you will be fined. Because durian is too strong, it is forbidden to bring durian into the subway or bus.
Tipping is forbidden at the airport.
Tipping is not encouraged in Singapore, and it is completely prohibited at airports. The service charge (10%) 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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