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 the action of eating.
Makan
Racial Harmony Day is commemorated on this day every year.
21 July
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
The 1964 race riots involved clashes between these two communities.
Malay and Chinese communities
Name 2 of the 4 self-help groups in Singapore that help support their ethnic community.
Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)
Council for the Development of Singapore Malay/Muslim Community (MENDAKI)
Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC)
Eurasian Association (EA)
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
State the key action taken by the police to restore order AFTER the 1964 riots.
Putting in place a curfew
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