Racial Harmony

We have seen the riots that once happened in Singapore just now. We know numerous people (including innocuous ones) died or injured due to the riots, we know some streets were covered with blood, we know this is horrible, terrifying, but do we know how or when to stop them? In order to create Racial Harmony, we have to agree with one another, like we said earlier in the Introduction. If we agree with one another, there would be no quarrels and unhappiness. Most importantly, we do not wish to replay the history of 1960s in Singapore. To achieve Racial Harmony, the government does a great job in helping us!

The left picture is the logo of The MOE Racial Harmony. The heart shape represents both brotherhood of Singaporeans and the deep emotional, visceral bond that we share. Red is the colour of passion and energy; representing how we as a country are moving forward and boldly embracing our challenges and future. The heart is made up of four people, representing four different races, all joined together in a joyous embrace in a collective dance as they live in harmony. Where they have joined hands, there is a wonderful coming together of energy and efforts, and the yellow represents a bright light shining forth that illuminates our way and progress forward into the future.

In Singapore especially schools, we celebrate Racial Harmony Day on 21st July annually. This important event is to commemorate the 1964 Race Riots which fell on that day. Students in schools are asked to wear traditional costumes of other races. Not only traditional costumes will be worn, traditional games and food will be played and shared amongst all races.


We believe that Racial Harmony Day is important as it is also to celebrate the success of being together as a nation, a nationality. Singaporeans should be proud of because we get to live with four different races and cultures where most countries do not do. Moreover, we even have a date for all us to gather together as Singaporeans which is the National Day – when we all recite our pledge together – and the Racial Harmony Day!

“One people, one nation, one Singapore.”