Singapore Racial Harmony Day Drawing
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Singapore racial harmony day drawing. But do you know why we celebrate racial harmony day on 21 july. On this day students will reflect on and celebrate singapore as a harmonious society built on a rich diversity of cultures. Traditionally harmony day was celebrated on the 21st of march every year in australia. Singapore racial harmony day.
In 2003 this was changed to harmony week 15 21 march. First launched in 1997 by the ministry of. Racial harmony day is a day in singapore to celebrate its success as a racially harmonious nation. It is observed on 21 july every year with most activities organised by schools and grassroot organisations including religious groups.
Either way it s a week or day to celebrate the diversity of our amazing country. They also put the final touches on a collaborative art piece depicting the theme of this year s racial harmony day. Education minister ong ye kung says it is good that students debate different viewpoints on race. Jul 2 2018 explore riel ragadio s board craft for racial harmony on pinterest.
On racial harmony day in july 2012 prime minister lee hsien loong warned of new fault lines emerging in singapore. On top of race and religion he highlighted rising tensions between citizens and. In a speech at a racial harmony day celebration in 2012 singapore prime minister lee hsien loong highlighted singapore must also build harmony and pay attention to new fault lines for example between old citizens and new citizens. Some schools still decide to focus the celebration on one day.
Drawing out values and skills appropriate at the students age. Like and share bride and groom sing epic thank you song to wedding guests best wedding speech duration. Racial harmony day on 21 july each year schools in singapore commemorate racial harmony day rhd to mark the anniversary of the 1964 racial riots. This date is significant because the 1964 race riots took place on 21 july.
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