Racial Harmony Day
Racial harmony day is a day in singapore to celebrate its success as a racially harmonious nation.
Racial harmony day. First launched in 1997 by the ministry of. Racial harmony day is observed on 21 july each year. The origins of the date stems back to 1964 when singapore was still part of the federation of malaysia a time when political tensions were high and divided along racial lines. It is observed on 21 july every year with most activities organised by schools and grassroot organisations including religious groups.
She is still in the. Racial harmony day is an annual event held on 21 july to commemorate the communal riots of 1964 and teach students the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in singapore s multicultural and multi ethnic society. Other names and languages. Racial harmony day falls on july 21 every year in singapore to commemorate the 1964 race riots more on that later to remind singaporeans about the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in the country.
Fast forward 20 years. It was launched in 1997 as part of the national education programme conducted by the ministry of education moe for schools. If you find a mistake please let us know.