——Singapore is a country of immigrants that brings together the cultures of Eastern and Western nations and has a diverse cultural background. Therefore, Singapore’s festival celebrations also incorporate elements from different ethnic groups. , the customs and habits of different religions are colorful. Singapore currently has a population of approximately 4 million, of which 77% are Chinese, 14% are Malay, 8% are Indian, and 1% are Eurasian and other ethnic groups. While various ethnic groups have integrated into Singapore as a whole, they have also maintained their own culture, and their traditional arts are also the traditional arts of these three major ethnic groups.
The essence of Chinese culture has deeply influenced Singapore’s unique lifestyle. Among them, the richest inheritance is traditional art, such as exquisite cloisonné porcelain and elegant and refined calligraphy. These ethnic characteristics are also reflected in various festival celebrations, such as the joyful and colorful Lunar New Year, or the cautious Qingming Festival.
The Malays converted to Islam under the influence of early Arab business travelers. The most praised national characteristics are their strong ethnic unity, willingness to help others, and unswerving adherence to religious beliefs and traditions.
Indians played the role of indentured laborers in the early days of Singapore, participating in various construction projects and even participating in the construction of many famous public buildings in Singapore. Indians also played an important role in food, art and , retaining its characteristics in terms of religion and highlighting the diversity of Singaporean culture.
The Merlion is one of the representative symbols of Singapore;
The orchid (orchid) is the national flower of Singapore. Various jewelry made with her appearance are very popular. In addition, fresh orchids can stay bright in a vase for about two weeks.
Art-related things in Singapore festivals:
1. Lunar New Year lighting in Chinatown: On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Chinatown< /p>
) Colored lanterns are hung high along the streets, creating a prosperous scene, while the Singapore River Hong Bao is held to welcome the New Year (Singapore
river Hong Bao).
2. Thaipusam: It is a day for Hindus in Singapore to thank God for their grace. Every year in the procession, many male and female believers voluntarily carry Kavadi and milk pots on their heads in the ascetic way, and complete the arduous four-kilometer journey barefoot
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3. Chingay Singapore: Every Lunar New Year, many schools and civil groups in Singapore
jointly present street parades, such as big-headed dolls and stilt walking etc., the three major local ethnic groups will also present traditional art performances.
4. Singapore Food Festival (Singapore Food Festival): The Food Festival (FoodFestival) held every April not only attracts Singaporeans, many tourists from all over the world will take this opportunity to taste the unique flavor of Singapore. gourmet food. You can enjoy both international-style cooking and local delicacies. Special promotions, exhibitions and tour opportunities with exquisite cuisine are the highlights of this event. This festival, which brings together the best cooking techniques from the East and the West, will last for about a month.
5. Navarathiri Festival: This is a day when Hindus pay respect to the Trinity Goddess. For nine consecutive nights, from 7:30 to 10:00, there are prayer meetings and Indian classical song and dance performances at the Hindu Temple. On the tenth night, the Sri Thandauthapani Temple on Tank Road brings the Navratri celebrations to a climax, and you can also see the silver horse statue leading believers in a procession.