Ethnic Eats
This Indian flatbread is a favourite for scooping up curry.
Roti Prata
During Deepavali, many homes are decorated with this colourful floor art.
Rangoli/kolam
This Malay word is used to indicate when one is hungry.
Makan
The 1964 race riots involved clashes between these two communities.
Chinese and Malay communities
The acronym “CMIO“ refers to these four racial groups.
Chinese, Malay, Indian, Others
This yellow rice dish with chicken is often served during Hari Raya.
Nasi Minyak
During Thaipusam, devotees carry this heavy structure on their bodies as a form of penance.
Kavadi
”Kopi Peng” is made up of these ingredients. (name at least two)
Coffee, condensed milk, ice
This Prime Minister emphasised multiracialism as a core national value.
Lee Kuan Yew
During major cultural festivals like Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Hari Raya, this common place is used by residents of all backgrounds for celebrations.
Community centre/club
This spicy Peranakan dish made from fish or prawns and rice noodles is commonly served in a tangy soup.
Laksa
This harvest festival is celebrated by the Sikh community.
Vaisakhi
This phrase is Chinese in origin but known widely thanks to local dramas and memes, often yelled when someone is doing something outrageous or dangerous.
Aiyoh
This policy ensures balanced ethnic representation in HDB states.
The Ethnic Integration Policy
This government policy requires a balanced mix of ethnic groups in public housing estates to prevent racial enclaves and promote daily integration.
Ethnic Integration Policy