‘Together’ evokes our common Singapore identity and Singaporeans coming together as one united people. ‘Our Singapore Spirit’ calls on Singaporeans to draw new strength from our “can-do” spirit amidst challenging circumstances from COVID-19 and potential disruptions in the new decade.
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What does the Singapore spirit mean to me?
“The Singapore Spirit is multicultural, caring, resilient and inclusive. It is NOT selfish, racist and self-promoting. Our youth are incredible. They have ideals and ideas,” said Mr Tan, who also emphasised the need to recognise and take action against racism.
What does the Singapore spirit mean to you this National Day?
What does our Singapore Spirit mean to you? This National Day, share your thoughts on the traits that best define us as Singaporeans in our SG Traits Map, and let us proudly celebrate who we are as one people.
How old is SG this year?
Singapore turns 56 on 9 August 2021! No matter where in the world you may be, we can’t wait to celebrate National Day with you.
Can we use NDP logo?
You can’t connect a poster to the National Day Parade without an identifiable NDP logo; you wouldn’t associate a goodie bag item to the National Day Parade without a label that carries the recognisable NDP logo. An NDP logo is a key visual device used for event branding.
What is kampung spirit?
An important part of Singapore’s treasured heritage, the kampung (village) spirit refers to a sense of community and solidarity. Life in a kampung was mostly harmonious and it was not uncommon for people to readily offer their neighbours food, help and support.
What makes Singaporeans Singaporeans?
Singaporeans or Singaporean people, refers to citizens or people who identify with the city-state of Singapore. Singapore is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual country and Singaporeans of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian descent have made up the vast majority of the population since the 19th century.
What Singapore flag means?
Meaning. The National Flag consists of two equal horizontal sections, red above white.White symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant, and the five stars depict Singapore’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
How many islands does Singapore have?
1. It’s a city of not just one island, but 64. You might not know it but Singapore’s land area includes as many as 64 offshore islands that surround the main island. These include Sentosa (the largest of the offshore islands), Pulau Ubin, St John’s Island and Sisters’ Islands.
What is this year’s National Day theme?
This year the theme of Malaysia National Day is Malaysia Prihatin.
Who founded Singapore?
Widely recognized as the founder of the port city of Singapore, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles’ (1781-1826) path to Singapore wasn’t effortless as one might imagine; and the recounting of his contribution would not be accurate without mentioning the other founder – William Farquhar (1774-1839), a native born Scotsman.
What is SG50?
In 2015, Singapore celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence with SG50: a broad, year-long series of inclusive and people-oriented activities, initiatives and programmes — from large-scale signature events to sectoral or community-led projects, and ground-up initiatives.
How did Singapore begin?
Modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles as a trading post of the British Empire. In 1867, the colonies in Southeast Asia were reorganised and Singapore came under the direct control of Britain as part of the Straits Settlements.
What is the meaning of kampung in English?
noun. a small Malay village or cluster of native huts.
How would you describe kampung?
The term kampongs, or kampungs, is used to describe a type of settlement in southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. These habitations are generally quite basic and may lack electricity, water, and gas.The word “kampung” is a Malay word that means settlement or village.
How do you grow kampung spirit?
Here are a few small ways you can help spread the kampung spirit:
- Get to know your neighbours.
- Help your neighbours/community water their gardens.
- Offer a helping hand when you see them in need, like carrying their grocery bags.
- Smile and indulge in polite conversation when you come across them in lifts.
What race is Singapore?
Singapore is a multiracial and multicultural Asian society and its people are broadly organised under the CMIO (Chinese–Malay–Indian–Other) system of categorisation since 1965.
What does ++ mean in Singapore?
service charge
Yes ++ means service charge and GST (7% not 7.7%). I guess service charge can be variable but it is always been 10% in my experience. GST is added to the basic cost + service charge.
What are the 4 main races in Singapore?
Singapore is a multi-ethnic society, with residents categorized into four main racial groups: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Others.
What color represents Singapore?
Symbols of Singapore
The white crescent symbolizes a young nation (Singapore) on the ascendancy. The five white stars represent the nation’s ideals of equality, democracy, progress, peace, and justice. The red color stands for unity, equality, and a sense of brotherhood among all citizens of Singapore.
What is Singapore’s motto?
Majulah Singapura
A banner below the shield is inscribed with the Republic of Singapore’s motto, ‘Majulah Singapura’ (meaning ‘Onward Singapore’ in Malay). The lion embodies Singapore itself while the tiger represents Singapore’s historical ties with Malaysia.
