Every year in Singapore, Racial Harmony Day is celebrated on 21 July. The event is to commemorate the Racial Riots which took place on 21 July 1964.Singaporeans, especially young Singaporeans, may not wonder at our harmonious multi-racial and multi-religious society. Therefore it is important for the schools to use Racial Harmony Day as an opportunity for students to learn and understand why it is important for the society to be built on a rich diversity of culture and heritage. This is exceptionally important for us being a multi-racial society that we understand and be tolerant of the different races.
The racial riot that happened on 21 July 1964 was the worst ever racial riot that happened in Singapore. The incident taught us a valuable lesson - to racial tolerance. This can only be achieved by having better understanding among the people of Singapore and is important to ensure the continued peace and prosperity that we have enjoyed for many years.
In Singapore, all students are encouraged to be dressed in their traditional costumes such as the Cheongsam for the Chinese, Bauju Kurung for the Malay and Sari for the Indians.
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