Singapore
who was the first president of Singapore?
Yusof Bin Ishak
It is a fruit with a hard shell covered in sharp spikes. It has a very strong smell. Some people love eating it, but some people don’t like the smell.
Durian
During this festival, many Chinese people wear new clothes, give red packets, and celebrate the new year.
Chinese New Year
Green sticky balls with sweet sugar inside, covered in grated coconut.
Onde-Onde
who is Lee Kuan Yew?
Singapore's first prime minister
who is the current prime minister of Singapore?
Mr Lawrence Wong
Known as "Singapore's National Dish," it features poached chicken served with fragrant rice and ginger garlic chili sauce.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
After a month of fasting, Muslims celebrate this festival by visiting family and asking for forgiveness.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Thin spring roll filled with vegetables and sometimes shrimp.
Popiah
who is Ong Teng Cheong?
Singapore's 5th president
what is the national flower of Singapore
Vanda Miss Joaquim
two crispy toasted breads with sweet spread and butter, usually eaten with coffee or tea in the morning
Kaya Toast
During this Hindu festival, people decorate their homes with colourful rangoli and light oil lamps.
Deepavali
Assorted nuts and crackers sold in paper cones by Indian street vendors outside cinemas and along roadsides.
who is Joseph Schooling?
Olympic gold medalist for swimming
when did Singapore gain independence?
August 9, 1965
A popular Indian-Muslim dish made of dough, fried to be crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, accompanied by curry.
Roti Prata
During this festival, people exchange gifts and decorate Christmas trees.
Christmas
Shaved ice dessert with syrup, beans, and jelly, sweet and cold.
Ice Kachang
who is S.R. Nathan?
Singapore's long-serving president
What was the name of Singapore’s first airport before Changi Airport opened?
Kallang airport
This dish features rice noodles in a rich, spicy, coconut curry gravy with ingredients like tofu puffs and shrimp.
Laksa
During this Chinese festival, people eat mooncakes and admire the full moon.
Mid-autumn festival
Pastry filled with curry potato or chicken, baked or fried.
who is Lee Hsien Loong?
Current Prime Minister of Singapore, son of Lee Kuan Yew.