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Singapore has a rich and diverse cultural heritage that forms a significant
part of our identity as a nation and as individuals.
As Singaporeans, it is important for us to understand the varied
perspectives of our fellow citizens on their cultural backgrounds.
Our unity as a nation hinges on our citizens commitment to cohesion and
social harmony in Singapore.
3. When a Muslim guest visits a Muslim home, the host greets them with a
phrase Assalamu Alaikum which means, may peace be upon you. TRUE.
The greeting is a standard salutation among Muslims and is routinely used
whenever and wherever Muslims gathered and interacted, whether
socially or within worship and other contexts. The typical response to the
greeting is "Waalaykumu s-salm" ("and upon you, Peace")
4. The Chinese eat tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) during the Yuan Xiao
Festival (Lantern Festival) to symbolise prosperity. FALSE. The round shape
of the balls and the bowls where they are served, come to symbolise the
family togetherness.
5. The guests at a Malay wedding are sometimes given a Bunga Telur, an
ornamented egg festooned with a flower, symbolising long life. FALSE. It
symbolises fertility.
6. The Harvesting Festival celebrated by Hindus is known as Theemithi.
FALSE. Theemithi is the fire-walking festival in honour of the Hindu
Goddess Draupadi. The harvesting festival is known as Ponggal.
7. The name of the famous English folklore hero who had friends named
Little John and Will Scarlett was Jesse James. FALSE. Jesse James was Wild
West outlaw who supposedly robbed from the rich and gave to the poor (in
reality his crimes only profited himself and his gang). Robin Hood is the
answer.