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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 %), Malays (13.7 %), Indians (8.4
%) and Eurasians and smaller minority groups (1.8 %). 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 . |
