Racial Harmony Day is celebrated annually on 21 July in Singapore. The event is to commemorate the 1964 Race Riots, which took place on 21 July 1964.
Racial Harmony Day also represents a day for schools to reflect on, and celebrate Singapore's success as a racially harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of culture and heritage. In schools all across the nation on that day, students are encouraged to be dressed in their traditional costumes such as the Cheongsam and the Baju Kurung. Traditional delicacies are also featured in the celebrations. Traditional games such as Kutih-kutih and zero point are played in schools, where inter-class competitions are sometimes organised.
Schools are also encouraged to recite a declaration on religious harmony during the celebrations.
Almost every year, Singapore's government sometimes celebrates Racial Harmony day in some places.
Racial Harmony Day is a special day celebrated on 21st July every year in Singapore. This special event is to remember the 1964 race riot which happened on 21 July 1964.
Schools celebrate Racial Harmony Day by getting the students to wear their race's special clothes. The traditional food of the different races are also being sold. Even traditional games are played.
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