1. Festivals and celebrations: There are four calendars printed on the Singaporean calendar: the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese lunar calendar, the Indian calendar and the Malay calendar. There are many festivals according to each calendar.
While retaining the traditional culture of various ethnic groups, the Singaporean government encourages people to evolve towards the unified ethnic cultural customs of Singapore.
The main festivals include New Year, Indian Harvest Festival, Singapore River Raft Race, Indian Thaipusam Festival, Islamic Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Haji Festival, Vesak Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Singapore Food Festival, National Day,
Mid-Autumn Festival, Qitian Festival, Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, Indian Deepavali, Indian Nine-Festival, Nine Emperor Gods Celebration, Indian Fire Stealing Festival, Indian Lantern Festival, Christmas, etc.
2. Religion Most Chinese in Singapore believe in Buddhism and Taoism, pay attention to ethics and morals, and retain the habit of celebrating traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Malays mostly believe in Islam. As religious taboos, they do not eat pork or drink alcoholic beverages, and they always use their right hand when dealing with others.
A child's head is considered sacred and cannot be touched by others except elders and parents.
Muslim women often wear headscarves.
Indians mostly believe in Hinduism. Many people are vegetarians and live a simple life. However, they are very particular about temple architecture. Most Indian families have altars or prayer rooms.
The cow is regarded as a divine animal and does not eat beef and cannot give gifts made of cow leather.
The early immigrants who left their hometowns to rebuild their homes in Singapore brought their own traditional culture to Singapore. The exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups not only created today's harmonious multi-ethnic society, but also left behind a rich diversity of cultural characteristics.
Chinese people have a hard-working spirit and a hard-working entrepreneurial spirit.
They live in peace with all ethnic groups and actively integrate and feedback into the local society.
Extended information: Taboos in Singapore 1. You cannot eat chewing gum because chewing gum is particularly difficult to clean. Singapore prohibits the sale, ban, and even carrying of chewing gum. Violators will be fined, and in serious cases, they may be arrested.
2. Smoking in public places is strictly prohibited. There are specific smoking areas marked with yellow paint. Smoking in no-smoking areas will result in a fine. The maximum fine is 1,000 for the first time found.
Bars, dance clubs, karaoke and night venues are excluded.
3. Subway taboos It is strictly prohibited to drink or eat in subway stations and carriages, and you will be fined.
Because the smell of durian is too strong, it is strictly prohibited to bring durian into the subway or bus.
4. Tipping at the airport is prohibited. Tipping is not encouraged in Singapore. It is completely prohibited at the airport. A service charge (10%) will be listed on the bills of hotels and restaurants.
5. Don’t open gifts in person. This is impolite behavior in Singapore.