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    Culture of Singapore

    The fascinating island of Singapore is a popular destination for holiday makers all over the world. Huge number of tourists come here throughout the year. Before getting to the charming island it would be better for the tourists to get acquainted with the Culture of Singapore.

    Including numerous ethnic neighborhoods like Little India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam, Singapore consists of a fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and European immigrants. As a result of this, Singapore Culture is one of the most diverse in South- East Asia.

    Singaporean Culture:

      -   Festivals:

    The major festive holidays in Singapore include: Buddhist Vesak Day, Muslim Eid ul-Fitr or Hari Raya Puasa, Hindu Diwali or Deepavali.

      -   Religion:

    As a result diverse Culture of Singapore, there are a large number of religious constructions including temples, churches and mosques.

      -   Cuisine:

    Singaporean cuisine is also a fine blend of numerous Culture of Singapore. The well- known local dishes include: Bak kut the, Laksa, Ketupat, Char kway teow, Hokkien mee, Nasi lemak.

      -   Language:

    English is the main language which is spoken widely in the business, education and government sector. But colloquially, the Singaporean also speaks miscellaneous languages that include English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

      -   Performing arts:

    As a multinational and multi-racial society, Singapore has apperaed as a cultural center for arts and culture, including theatre and music in South- East Asia.

      -   Recreation and Sports:

    Soccer is the main sport of Singapore. Apart from soccer, other sports include badminton, table tennis, volleyball, waterpolo. The tourists will enjoy the activities like sailing, kayaking and waterskiing.

      -   Architecture:

    Since the late 1990s, the government started to promote Singapore as a center for arts and culture, including theatre and music. One of the distinguished feature of architecture in Singapore is the integration of water elements.

    Experience the diverse Culture of Singapore!

     
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