Singapore, multiculturalism, religion, diversity, multicultural community, society, IRO Inter-Religious Organisation, integration, cultural background, ethnicity, racial harmony, social development, immigration, hash peace, culture
Singapore is unique worldwide in demonstrating how to create a harmonious society out of a multicultural nation. In response to international features of xenophobia and cultural radicalization, Singapore sticks to multiculturalism more than ever (Ostwald & Chew, 2021). Because of the rich historical context and carefully implemented policies, the basis of their racial harmony can be used as the model of multicultural societies worldwide. This paper will focus on the complexity of Singapore's policy towards racial harmony and examine the social bonds between the multicultural community. Through careful examination of historical examples, relevant governmental strategies, and grassroots movements, this study strives to uncover the rudiments of Singapore's triumphs in coping with diversity and integrating different groups and the accompanying difficulties associated with sustaining harmony in a rapidly changing society.
[...] As an illustration, Racial Harmony Day is an annual celebration on 21 July that is marked to commemorate the communal riots of 1964 and educate the students about the significance of upholding racial and religious harmony in Singapore's multicultural and multi-ethnic society (Wu et al., 2020). Besides, such policies make sure that all Singaporeans share a language of communication that would, in turn, also help with social cohesion and integration. It has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil-the four official languages. English is the first language which can be spoken by almost all Singaporean residents, but they usually communicate in Singlish, which is a mixture of different English dialects and other languages. [...]
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[...] Historical Context The quest for racial balance in Singapore has roots in the past, from its colonial years to the nation's construction period. From the colonial era's racial segregation policies to the challenges facing the minority communities during the 1960s turmoil, Singapore has for decades struggled with ethnic fault lines that have threatened its social cohesion. During the British colonial regime, the multicultural societies of China, Malaysia, India, and others were separated, resulting in weak social integration development among different ethnic groups and less mutual understanding. [...]
[...] The most important decision was to split from Malaysia in 1965, which made all people of different races work towards creating a society where every community thrived. Government Initiatives The Singaporean system of governance is one of the most important factors that determine how the nation addresses race issues of harmony, integration, and social cohesion. In order to implement the ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) by the Housing Development Board this policy is essential to the measures taken. The establishment of the EIP is rather regarded as a groundbreaking undertaking that aims at creating a space where people are friendly to each other and coexist in their diversity. [...]
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