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Singapore is a small and relatively small amalgamation of Chinese, Malay, European and Indian immigrants. Thus, the culture of Singapore reflects a great diversity among the population in their practices and cultural affiliations. At first glance, Singapore appears shockingly modern and anonymous, but this is an undeniably Asian city with Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions from feng shui to ancestor worship creating part of the everyday landscape. It's these contrasts that bring the city to life. In short, it is a cosmopolitan society where people live harmoniously and interaction among different races is commonly seen.
Behind the facade of a modern city, several ethnic races are still evident. Although the bulk of Singaporeans do think of themselves as Singaporeans, regardless of race or culture, each ethnic race still bears its own unique character. Each racial group has its own individual religion and there are colorful festivals of special implication all year round. Although the festivals are special to certain races, it is nonetheless enjoyed by all.
In Singapore, there are lots of cuisines to offer. There is Chinese, Indian, Malay, Indonesian and Western, Italian, Spanish, French, Thai and even Fusion. Indian food is relatively spicier, whereas Chinese food is less spicy and the Chinese enjoy seafood. Malay cooking uses coconut milk as their main ingredient that makes their food very tasty.
Most Singaporeans celebrate the major festivals connected with their respective religions. Religious variety reflects the diversity of races living there. The Chinese are predominantly followers of Buddhism and Taoism; some are often considered as 'free-thinkers' (those who do not belong to any religion). Malays have the Muslims and Indians are Hindus. There are a sizeable number of Muslims and Sikhs in the Indian population. Thus, religious toleration is very much necessary for the Singaporeans.
The four official languages of Singapore are Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English. English is the most common language used and is the language which unites the different ethnic groups. Children are taught in English at school but also learn their mother tongue to make sure they don't lose contact with their traditions. Many Singaporeans use Singlish to communicate. Singlish is a mix of English with other languages mixed into the English.
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