Culture in Singapore

The culture of Singapore is a combination of Asian and

European cultures. Influenced by Malay, South Asian,
East Asian, and Eurasian cultures, Singapore has been
dubbed as a country where East meets west. Singapore
history dates back to the third century. Now we can
discuss some major culture which related to
international business.

Language in Singapore: According to the Constitution of Singapore,

the national language of Singapore is Malay, which plays a symbolic
role, as Malays are constitutionally recognized as the local peoples of
Singapore. Also according to the constitution, the four commonly
used languages of Singapore are English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
We can see a warning sign in the four official languages of Singapore
that is found in all Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations.

Religions in Singapore: Religion in Singapore is characterized by a

diversity of religious beliefs and practices due to its diverse ethnic
mix of peoples originating from various countries. The most
followed religion in Singapore is Buddhism, A large majority of
Buddhists (33.2%) in Singapore are Chinese. Most of the major
religious are present in Singapore like Islam (14%), Christianity
(18.7%), Hinduism (5%), and Sikhism or other religion (0.6%).
Festivals in Singapore: The major public festivals reflect
the mentioned cultural range, including Chinese New Year,
Buddhist Vesak Day, Muslim Eid ul-Fitr and Hindu Diwali
(known locally by its Tamil name Deepavali). On August 9,
Singapore celebrates the anniversary of its independence
with a series of events, including the National Day Parade
which is the main ceremony.

Politics in Singapore: The politics of Singapore takes the form

of a parliamentary representative democratic republic
whereby the President of Singapore is the head of state, the
Prime Minister of Singapore is the head of government, and
of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the
cabinet from the parliament, and to a lesser extent, the
President. Cabinet has the general direction and control of
the Government and is accountable to Parliament. There are
three separate branches of government: the legislature,
executive and judiciary.

Economy in Singapore: The economy of Singapore is a highly

developed and free-market based economy. The Singaporean
economy is a major Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) outflow
investor in the world. The Singapore largest companies such as
Singapore Airlines, SingTel, ST Engineering and MediaCorp. And
the main Exports product is electronics, chemicals and services
based business. To developed economic sector Singapore has
taken measures to promote innovation, encourage
entrepreneurship and re-train its workforce.

Education in Singapore: Education is a backbone of a nation. The education system in Singapore

aims at excellence for its students, offering various choices in preschool, primary, secondary, and
post-secondary education also included children attend private or international schools.
However, the first steps into the education system in Singapore usually start with preschool.
Singaporean children attend preschool up to the age of six, getting prepared for primary school.
After six years of primary school, children
move on to secondary school. The
education system in Singapore allows
students to choose a path at this point. They
can decide whether they wish to attend a
normal secondary school, a specialized
school, an express school — which leads to
the "O" Level in four years rather than the
regular five years or another school (such as
a private school which offers a similar
education. Post-secondary education
usually takes between one and three years and offers a choice of schools, including junior
colleges, polytechnics, and institutes of technical education.

Beautiful place in Singapore: Singapore is

known for its cleanliness, great balance of city
and nature, and name of different types of
brand shopping opportunities. Also Singapore
is famous for its clean balance between
nature and city. The most beautiful and
attractive places in Singapore is Gardens by
the Bay is beautiful and fantastical park in
Singapore. The Singapore Zoo is the most
diverse combination of habitats you’ll likely
ever experience. Spread over 64 acres within
the vibrant Mandai rainforest, and different
types of animals. Chinatown in Singapore is
something you should definitely not miss. Not
only is Chinatown the best place to buy
remembrances and taste some delicious
street food, but this part of town has
disputably the best architecture and history
around. There are many shopping mall in
Singapore if you aren’t the biggest shopper or
don’t quite have the budget, located directly
in the heart of Singapore’s cultural district,
offers something for every traveler. Easily accessible by public transportation, this shopping and
entertainment complex has a movie theater, great dining options, and countless shops from
designer brand to affordable fashion. Spend a few hours here and you’ll get a feel for the local
culture in no time.
Food culture in Singapore: Bak Kut Teh
(Meat Bone Tea/ Pork Ribs Soup), Wanton
Mee, Fried Carrot Cake, Dim Sum, Curry
Fish Head are the main & favorite food of
singapur. Traditional Laksa This delicious
fusion of Chinese and Malay flavors is not
only well-known in Singapore, but also
available in nearly all parts of the city. Laksa
is a soup and noodle type dish with some
sort of protein and many vegetables and
spices. Suitable for all diets, Laksa can often
be customized to include or not include
meat and the choice is often given for a
creamy coconut milk base or simple water
base.

The people of singapur are very resilient. They

take pride from their family, they love to sing,
also they help each other and they love art &
architecture. Also they love party.