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Southeast Asian Local Customs

Singapore has a varied linguistic cultural

Chinese Opera in Singapore: Negotiating Globalisation

apprenticeship schemes coopting consumerist culture and amateur opera. Lt argues that the relationship between global and local cultures is one of 

CULTURE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 AGENDA:

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A Fading Tradition: Design As a Portal to the Discovery of Ones

another audience the foreigner

Academic Cultures in Singapore and Hong Kong:

cess of countries such as Singapore Hang Kong

ASEAN Strategic Plan for Culture and Arts 2016-2025

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The Straits Chinese in Singapore: A Case of Local Identity and

Chinese in the Straits Settlements developed a distinct culture a culture that was essentially Sino-Malay

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SINGAPORE CUSTOMS

IN ITS ROLE AS TRADE FACILITATOR SINGAPORE CUSTOMS. WORKS WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS The history of Singapore Customs.

Our Army: Customs and Traditions

culture? It is a recipe of many ingredients that provide a basic SAFTI – Singapore Armed Forces ... some local protection the rank of. “Colours.

The Impact of Culture on Tourism

COMPETITIVENESS dESTINATION TOURISM CULTURE ATTRACTIVENESS COMPETITIVENESS on their impacts on local economic development and job creation notably in.

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This book provides a fresh approach to Singapore English by focusing on its culturalconnotations The author a native Singaporean explores a range of aspects of this richvariety of English–including address forms cultural categories particles and interjections–and links particular words to particular cultural norms

What Will You Learn About Singapore?

You will gain an understanding of a number of key areas including: 1. Language 2. Religion and beliefs 3. Culture and society 4. Social etiquette and manners 5. Business culture and etiquette

Facts and Statistics

Location: Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia Capital:Singapore Population: 5,567,301 (2014 est.) Ethnic Make-up:Chinese 76.7%, Malay 14%, Indian 7.9%, other 1.4% Religions:Buddhist (Chinese), Muslim (Malays), Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Taoist, Confucianist Business Culture: Ranked 25th in the Business Culture Complexity Index™

Language in Singapore

Singapore has attempted to promote a national identity in its land of immigrants since its independence in 1965. As part of this effort, Singapore has four national languages: Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English. For business and politics, English is the language of choice. The famous Merlion overlooks Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands. Photo by J...

Singapore Society & Culture

The Family

Etiquette and Customs in Singapore

Meeting and Greeting

What are the local customs and traditions in Singapore?

In this first article of the series, we take a look at 13 local customs and traditions in Singapore that everyone should know. 1. Take off your shoes before entering the house Source Most of us don’t have carpets either. This applies to almost every household in Singapore.

What is Singapore's culture like today?

Singapore today runs rich with cultural practices and traditions brought over by its forefathers from across the region, including China, India and the Malay Archipelago. These traditions have since taken on new forms, adapting through the hands of a new generation of cultural custodians to stay relevant in the modern world.

What is the etiquette in Singapore?

This applies to almost every household in Singapore. We don’t wear shoes in the house, so take off your footwear before coming in. Remember to take off your shoes before entering any temple or mosque too! 2. Call all older people aunty/uncle

What is the official language of Singapore?

Being a former colonial country, English is the most commonly spoken and written language. It is the lingua franca in Singapore and therefore the de facto language used in public service and administration, trade and commerce and in the judicial system. In writing, Singapore follows British English.