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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Singapore, a diverse city-state where Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences blend harmoniously. Learn about the locals, customs, and traditional instruments like the Mridangam and Guzheng. Explore the colorful costumes and experience the unique cultural practices that define this dynamic nation. Uncover the fascinating history behind Singapore's multicultural identity and appreciate its commitment to peace, justice, and social harmony. Delve into the rich tapestry of languages, including English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil, that reflect the country's cosmopolitan nature. Experience the beauty and serenity of Singapore while respecting local laws that uphold cleanliness and order. Dive into this melting pot of traditions and discover what makes Singapore a captivating destination.
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The place name “Singapore” is derived from Singa-pura (“City of the Lion”), a commonly used term since the fourtheenth century. • The flag is divided into equal red and white horizontal sections symbolizing unity and purity. A white cresent moon and five stars in a circle symbolize a growing nation and the ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality.
Location & Geography : • Singapore lies at the tip of the Malay peninsula. It borders Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei. Its area is 248 square miles (642 square kilometers).
The climate is tropical with high humidity and abundant rainfall, especially during the northeast monsoon in December to March. • The period of the southwest monsoon (June to September) is usually the driest.
People : • Singapore has a population of about three million, 2.7 million of whom are citizens and permanent residents. The other three hundred thousand are mainly foreign workers. • The Chinese constitute about 78 percent, the Malays 14 percent, the Indians 7 percent, and others 1 percent of the population.
There is no single dominant national identity. Instead, there are complex identities that draw on a variety of sources and are relevant in different situations, although ethnic identity takes precedence in most situations.
Singapore is a multilingual state. The national language is Malay, and the four official languages are Malay, English, Indian (Tamil), and Chinese (Mandarin).
The Mridangamis a double-sided drum whose body is usually made using a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood about an inch thick. The two mouths or apertures of the drum are covered with a goatskin and laced to each other with leather straps around the circumference of drum.
The modern guzheng usually has 21 to 25 strings made of metal wound with nylon. There have been many attempts to modernize the guzheng by adding more strings, tuning devices, and pedals like those on the concert harp, but few of these “improvements” have taken hold.
Gong Ring-produce two distinct types of sound. A gong with a substantially flat surface vibrates in multiple modes, giving a "crash" rather than a tuned note. This category of gong is sometimes called a tam-tam to distinguish it from the bossed gongs that give a tuned note. In Indonesian gamelan ensembles, some bossed gongs are deliberately made to generate in addition a beat note in the range from about 1 to 5 Hz. The use of the term "gong" for both these types of instrument is common.
The top is typically decorated with immaculately embroidered flowers and patterns that serve to demonstrate the gentleness and conscientiousness of the Peranakan woman. The NyonyaKebaya
The Baba Kebaya • A translucent gold shirt with embroidered flowers and a short sarong that leaves little to the imagination make up the tropical-style costume of Singapore
The local customs and culture in Singapore are unique and a mixture of various ethnic influences. All this has its roots in the country’s history as a trading hub. • The culture in Singapore is defined by the different ethnic groups in the city state. Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences are all palpable there, making for a mix of traditions and local customs.
This diversity of the culture in Singapore is also reflected in the many languages spoken there, including English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. • Culture in Singapore is largely defined by peace, justice, social and religious harmony.
The saying that Singapore is “fine” city, not only refers to its cleanliness or its quality of life. In fact, to ensure safety and order in the state, the government has prohibited various things. If you don’t want to pay a heavy fine or even spent time in jail, you should avoid the following :
Chewing gum • Spitting • Littering • Jay walking • Dancing on counters or tables at a bar • Smoking indoors • Drinking and driving • Public drunkenness • Taking drugs
