Festival activities in Singapore are also permeated with the customs and habits of different nationalities and religions, which are rich and colorful. At present, the population of Singapore is about 4 million, of which Chinese account for 77%, Malays account for 14%, Indians account for 8%, and Eurasian and other ethnic groups account for 1%. Each race has maintained its own culture while integrating into Singapore as a whole, and its traditional art is also the traditional art of these three ethnic groups.
The essence of China culture has a far-reaching impact on Singapore's unique lifestyle. Among them, the most abundant inheritance is traditional art, such as exquisite cloisonne porcelain and elegant and refined calligraphy. These national characteristics are also reflected in various festivals and celebrations, such as the joyful and colorful Lunar New Year, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, which pursues the future cautiously.
Influenced by early Arab business trips, Malays converted to Islam. The most praised national characteristics are strong unity, helpful thinking and unshakable religious beliefs and traditions.
In the early days of Singapore, Indians played the role of indentured laborers, participated in various construction projects, and even participated in the construction of many famous public buildings in Singapore. All ethnic groups in India have also retained their own characteristics in diet, art and religion, which further highlights the cultural diversity of Singapore.
Merlion is one of the representatives of Singapore;
Hu Jihua (Orchid) is the national flower of Singapore, and all kinds of jewelry made of her appearance are very popular. Besides, fresh Hu Jihua can keep bright in a vase for about two weeks.
Art-related things in Singapore festivals;
1, Chinese New Year Chinatown lights up: Chinese New Year Chinatown lights up.
) There are lanterns hanging high along the street, which is a scene of prosperity. On the banks of the Singapore River, spring comes to the river to welcome the New Year (Singapore
He Hongbao).
2.Thaipusam: This is a day for Hindu believers in Singapore to thank God for his kindness. There are parades every year.
Many male and female believers voluntarily put Kawadi and milk cans on their heads in the form of ascetic monks and completed four kilometers barefoot.
A difficult journey.
3.Chingay Singapore: Every Lunar New Year, many schools and NGOs in Singapore.
Jointly present street demonstrations, such as big-headed dolls and walking on stilts, and the three local ethnic groups will also present traditional art performances.
4. Singapore Food Festival: The food festival held in April every year not only attracts Singaporeans, but also attracts many tourists from all over the world to taste the unique Singapore cuisine. You can enjoy international cooking and local cuisine. Special promotions, exhibitions and travel opportunities to provide exquisite dishes are the biggest features of this event. This festival, which brings together the first-class cooking techniques from the East and the West, will last for about a month.
5.Navarathiri Festival: This is a day for Hindus to pay tribute to the Trinity Goddess. From 7: 30 to 10: 00, there were prayer meetings and Indian classical song and dance performances in Hindu temples for nine consecutive nights. On the tenth night, Tandawutapani Hindu Temple on Tank Road pushed the celebration of the Nine Nights Festival to a climax, and you can also see the statue of silver horse leading the believers to March.