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Racial Harmony Day

Today, 21^st July is Racial Harmony Day. Our school celebrated it by having booths which are set up by the secondary ones and threes, during recess and after school. A lot of the students also wore their traditional costumes to school. I had interviewed Syafiq from 3E3 about his feeling towards Racial Harmony Day.

Interviewee: Syafiq 3E3

1) Did you go to the Racial Harmony Day carnival? Is it fun?

No, but I think it is quite fun as I see a lot of students enjoying it.

2) Do you know what happen during the 21 July 1964?

Yes, there was a racial riot between the Chinese and the Malay, which is also Prophet Muhammad Birthday. During the riot, 36 people were killed and 556 were injured. About 3,000 people were arrested.

 3) Are you participating in tomorrow's Racial Harmony activity? (Amazing race, face painting, etc.)

Yes.

4) Why do you think we celebrate Racial Harmony Day?

I think Racial Harmony Day allows us to meet awesome people and to make more friends in other races. Racial Harmony Day also let us knows that we must build strong bonds with each other regardless of race, language or religion, so that the riot that happened in 1964 will not happen again.

5) How do you feel about Racial Harmony Day?

I feel awesome to have so many friends of different races and is able to celebrate Singapore's success as a racially harmonious nation.

By: Jeanie 2E5