The East meets West in Singapore - the city fuses modernity and tradition. The society
is multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-lingual.
Singapore’s people are largely descendants of immigrants from the Malay Peninsula, China,
the Indian sub-continent and Sri Lanka. They have gradually acquired a distinct identity as
Singaporeans while still retaining their traditional practices, customs and festivals.
Singapore’s multicultural society is reflected in its main ethnic groups: the Chinese
numbering (76.8 %), Malays (13.9 %), Indians (7.9 %) and Eurasians and smaller minority
groups (1.4 %). A potpourri of colorful festivals associated with their respective religions
are celebrated in multi-racial Singapore throughout the year. The customs and festivals
of the different ethnic groups in Singapore highlight the nation’s rich cultural heritage
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