We must preserve racial and religious harmony

This is one good example that represents good racial and religious harmony. Racial Harmony Day is celebrated annually on 21 July in Singapore. It 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. The event is to commemorate the 1964 Race Riots, which took place on 21 July 1964.

                                    

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 and the best-dressed will be pointed out by the teachers. These 'small' competitions will make the people more proud to be a Singaporean, practise and appreciate harmony in Singapore.

Traditional delicacies are also featured in the celebrations.

 Traditional games such as Kutih-kutih and zero point, congkak are played in schools, where inter-class competitions are sometimes organised.

The Importance Of Racial Harmony Day

• Celebrting Racial Harmony Day is important as we will learn cultures and tradition of other races. People will also appreciate each other and would not want to cause any conflict.
• We can also learn the history of the different races and religions in Singapore.
• By having Racial Harmony Day, we can avoid misunderstandings and conflicts of different races and make our country a democratic society.
• Hence, we can all live together as one and face obstacles together. We must help people of all races.
• We would not face conflicts like the conflict between Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland.