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  • What are the Chinese cultures in Singapore?

    The Chinese community in Singapore constitutes the largest ethnic group in Singapore, accounting for about 74 per cent of Singapore's population.
    The major dialect sub-groups in Singapore are Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hainanese and Hakka, with other smaller groups such as Heng Hwa, Hockchew, and Peranakan.

  • What is the culture like in Singapore?

    The culture of Singapore has changed greatly over the millennia.
    Its contemporary modern culture consists of a combination of Asian and European cultures, mainly by Malay, South Asian, East Asian and Eurasian influences.

  • Does Singapore use traditional Chinese?

    Simplified Chinese is typically used when translating for mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, and international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank.
    However, when translating for audiences in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and international immigrant communities, Traditional Chinese is the norm.

  • Does Singapore use traditional Chinese?

    Hokkien is the largest dialect group in Singapore, spoken by roughly 40% of the Chinese population.

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