About Singapore!

Singapore, formerly known as Singapore or Singapore (commonly known as Singapore or Singapore), is an island city in Southeast Asia, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and at the southern mouth of the Straits of Malacca. In the south, the Singapore Strait faces Indonesia across the sea, and in the north, Malaysia is separated by the Johor Strait and connected by a long embankment. In addition to the island, Singapore also includes several surrounding islands.

Singapore and China Singapore is a tropical island country in Asia, consisting of a main island and 63 small islands. Its temperature changes little, rainfall is sufficient, and animals and plants multiply, which embodies the characteristics of tropical islands. Singapore's geographical position is one of the crossroads of the world. Unique geographical conditions make it develop into a major commercial, transportation, communication and tourism center. Located in the north of the equator136.8km, east longitude 103 36? To east longitude 104 25? , north latitude 1 09? To 1 29? The length between the main islands of Singapore is about 42 kilometers from east to west and 23 kilometers from north to south, with a total area of 682.7 square kilometers, including all islands. Dekong Island (24.4 square kilometers), Ubin Island (10.2 square kilometers) and Sentosa Island (3.5 square kilometers) are the larger islands outside the island.

Country Name Singapore * * * Republic of China (English: Republic of Singapore, Malay: Republic of Singapore)

The origin of the country name

Singapore is a city country, which originally meant "Lion City". According to the records of Malay history books, around 1 150, Prince Panna of Sri Lanka, the death country of Sumatra, arrived at the island by boat and saw a black beast, which was called a lion by the locals, hence the name "Lion City". Singapore is the homonym of the Sanskrit "Lion City". Because local residents are deeply influenced by Indian culture, they like to use Sanskrit as their place names. The lion is brave and vigorous, so it is natural to use it as a place name. In the past, many overseas Chinese called it "Silla", which means "Strait" in Malay, and some people called it "Sin Chau" and "Sing Tao" because of its small area.

Nicknamed Sin Chew, Sing Tao and Lion City.

Singapore * * * and the national flag.

It consists of two equal horizontal rectangles, the top of which is red and the bottom is white, and the length-width ratio is 3∶2. There is a white crescent moon and five white five-pointed stars in the upper left corner. Red represents human equality, and white symbolizes purity and virtue; The new moon symbolizes the country, and the five stars represent the idea of building democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality in the country. The combination of the new moon and the five stars is close and orderly, symbolizing the spirit of unity and mutual assistance of the Singaporean people.

Singapore * * * and National Emblem National Emblem

Consists of coat of arms, lions, tigers and other patterns. The red shield is inlaid with a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star, which has the same meaning as the national flag. On the left of the Red Shield is a lion, which is a symbol of Singapore, and Malay means "Lion City". On the right is a tiger, which symbolizes the historical ties between Singapore and Malaysia. Below the red shield are golden palm branches and leaves, and the blue ribbon at the bottom says "Go ahead, Singapore!" " In Malay.

National anthem "Come on, Singapore" (English: Come on, Singapore)

national flower

Hu Jihua's national flower is Jin Zhuo Vandylan. Southeast Asia generally calls orchids Hu Jihua. Jin Zhuo Bandailan is cultivated by Ms. Jin Zhuo, with beautiful and dignified flowers and strong vitality, which symbolizes the temperament of Singaporeans and the spirit of hard work and brave struggle.

Singapore, the capital.

Covering an area of 699.4 square kilometers (Statistics Singapore 2005)

East Zone 8 (UTC+8)

8 hours earlier than GMT, equal to Beijing time.

International long-distance access code +65

August 9th Independence Day (1965)

language

National language: Malay

Official languages: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

Administrative terminology: English

physical geography

Located in Southeast Asia, it is the southernmost tropical island city of Malaysia Peninsula. Covering an area of 699.4 square kilometers, it is adjacent to Malaysia across the Johor Strait in the north, connected to Johor Bahru in Malaysia across a long embankment, and facing Indonesia across the Singapore Strait in the south. Located at the entrance and exit of Malacca Strait, the shipping artery in the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, it consists of more than 50 islands, and Singapore Island accounts for 9 1.6% of the national area. The terrain is low and flat, with an average elevation of15m, the highest elevation of163m and the coastline of193km. It has a tropical maritime climate with high temperature and rainy all the year round, with an average annual temperature of 24~27℃. The annual average precipitation is 2345 mm and the annual average humidity is 84.3%.

Population profile

As of June 2007, the total population of Singapore was 4,680,600, an increase of 4.4% over the previous year. Among them, about 3.7 million are citizens and permanent residents, and the rest are about 6.5438+0 million non-residents. Citizens and permanent residents increased by 1.8%, and non-resident population increased by 14.9%. Chinese account for 75.2%, Malays account for 13.6%, Indians account for 8.8%, and other races account for 2.4%, including Pakistanis, Sri Lankan Tamils and Westerners. With more than 4,000 people per square kilometer, it is one of the countries with the largest population density in the world.

Traditionally, Singapore's economy is dominated by commerce, including entrepot trade, processing and export, shipping and so on. It is the largest seaport, an important commercial city and entrepot trade center in Southeast Asia, as well as an international financial center and an important aviation center. After independence, Singapore's economy has developed remarkably, and it is known as one of the four little dragons in Asia. Tourism is one of the pillar industries of Singapore's economy (three pillar industries: international trade, processing industry and tourism).

After independence, the government adhered to a free economic policy, vigorously attracted foreign investment and developed a diversified economy. Since the early 1980s, we have accelerated the development of capital-intensive and high value-added emerging industries, invested heavily in infrastructure construction, and strived to attract foreign investment with the best business environment. Manufacturing and service industries have become the twin engines of economic growth, and the industrial structure has been continuously optimized. In the 1990s, the information industry was particularly valued, and the "Singapore Integrated Network" has been put into use all over the island. In order to further promote economic growth, we will vigorously promote the "regional economic development strategy", accelerate overseas investment and actively carry out foreign economic activities. The economy is dominated by five sectors: commerce, manufacturing, construction, finance, transportation and communication. Industry mainly includes manufacturing and construction. Manufacturing products mainly include electronic products, chemicals and chemical products, machinery and equipment, transportation equipment, petroleum products, oil refining and other departments. It is the third largest oil refining center in the world. Agriculture accounts for less than 1% of the national economy, mainly including poultry breeding and aquaculture. All the food is imported, only 5% of the vegetables are produced by ourselves, and most of them are imported from Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Australia. Service industry is the leading industry of economic growth. Including retail and wholesale trade, hotel tourism, transportation and telecommunications, financial services, business services and so on. Tourism is one of the main sources of foreign exchange income. The main attractions are Sentosa Island, Botanical Garden and Night Zoo.

Currency: Singapore dollar (S$), 1 yuan equals 100 cent. The face value of paper money is 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, 500 yuan, 1000 yuan; Coins are 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.

Transportation: Singapore is the aviation center connecting Europe, America and Oceania in Southeast Asia, with routes reaching 54 countries (regions) and 127 cities. China has direct flights to Singapore from Beijing, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Shenzhen. Singapore Changi Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and one of the largest airports in Southeast Asia. Singapore has developed transportation and advanced facilities, with trains and buses running between major cities in Malaysia and Thailand. The long-distance passenger station is at Xinqiao Road, and there are several buses to Kuala Lumpur, Guan Dan and Malacca every day.

Subway: The subway is the most convenient means of transportation in Singapore. The subway is 67 kilometers long and has 42 stations, which are divided into two lines: the north-south line from Haibin Bay to Yishun and the east-west line from Brazil to Liwen. Each subway station has a clearly marked road map and instructions. It is best to determine the fare and location before taking the subway. The north-south line is represented by "n", yellow represents northbound and red represents southbound; The east-west line is represented by "W", green means eastbound, and blue means westbound; The urban area is indicated by "C". To check the name of the station, just remember the color and number.

The operation of the subway station is fully automated, with computer-controlled automatic ticket vending machines, passenger entry and exit gates, etc. Put the coin in front of the ticket vending machine and press the button to pay the fare. If there is a balance, the machine will automatically change money and pay the ticket. Subway tickets are time-limited. If you stay in the gate for more than half an hour, the ticket will automatically become invalid and passengers can no longer pass through the computer gate. If you want to come out, you must make up another ticket. The subway runs from 6 am to afternoon 12.

[Edit this paragraph] Press and publication

English newspapers include Straits Times, Business Times and New Newspaper. Chinese newspapers include Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Evening News and Xinmin Daily. Malay newspapers have daily news; In addition, there is a Tamil newspaper, Tamil Daily. The radio station started broadcasting on 1936, and 1959 to 1 started broadcasting in Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil. Radio Singapore owns and operates 12 domestic radio stations and 3 international radio stations. MediaCorp owns and operates five channels, two of which broadcast Chinese programs (channel U and channel 8), two broadcast English programs (channel 5 and mobile TV), and one pay-per-view network TV, which is broadcast 24 hours a day. 12 TV private company operates two channels, one of which mainly serves Malays and Indians, and the other mainly broadcasts sports and cultural programs. 1995 Cable TV network is opened (Xinghe Cable TV), and users can receive TV programs from more than 30 channels and 10 countries. 1995 launched satellite TV.

[Edit this paragraph] Foreign relations

Based on ASEAN, we are committed to maintaining ASEAN unity and cooperation and promoting ASEAN to play a greater role in regional affairs; Facing Asia, pay attention to developing cooperative relations with Asian countries, especially China, Japanese, Korean and Indian countries; Pursue the "balance of great powers" and advocate the establishment of a strategic balance pattern among the United States, China, Japan and Russia in the Asia-Pacific region; We highlight economic diplomacy and actively promote trade and investment liberalization. We have signed bilateral free trade agreements with New Zealand, Japan, the European Free Trade Association, Australia, the United States, Jordan, South Korea, India and Panama, signed the first free trade agreement across three continents with New Zealand, Chile and Brunei, and reached bilateral free trade agreements with Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. It is proposed to create established transcontinental cooperation mechanisms, such as ASEM and east asia-latin america forum. In 2004, the idea of establishing "Asia-Middle East Cooperation Dialogue" was put forward, and the first session was held in Singapore in June 2005. Actively promote the signing of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement on Anti-Piracy in Asia (RECAAP), and the information sharing center established according to this agreement was formally established in June 2006 165438+ 10. * * * Established diplomatic relations with 174 countries.

[Edit this paragraph] Local customs

Festivals: There are four calendars printed on the Singaporean calendar: solar calendar, China lunar calendar, Indian calendar and Malay origin, and there are many festivals according to various calendars. While preserving the traditional cultures of all ethnic groups, the Singapore government encourages people to unify the evolution of national cultural customs in Singapore.

The main festivals are New Year, India Harvest Festival, Singapore Raft Race, India Dabson Festival, Islamic Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Harz Festival, Vesak Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Singapore Food Festival, National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Monkey King's Birthday, Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, India Lantern Festival, India Nine Nights Festival, Nine Emperors' Day, India Fire Stealing Festival, and India Million.

Important Festival: China New Year: Spend the Spring Festival with China. Eid al-Fitr: The new moon appears in 65438+ 10. Tamil New Year: April and May. Vesak Day: The full moon in May. National Day: August 9th. Christmas: 65438+February 25th.

Singapore's statutory holidays * * * * are 1 1 day. Besides the above, there are New Year's Day, Easter, Harz Day, Labor Day and so on.

Diet: Singapore catering brings together local flavors and delicacies from all over the world, including Chinese food, Malaysian food, Thai food, Indonesian food, Indian food, western food and fast food. Due to historical reasons, Singapore has integrated the cooking characteristics of Malays and Chinese in its eating style and habits, among which the most representative dish is "Nyonya Cuisine". Nyonya refers to China women who once lived in Singapore, Malacca and Penang. As far as taste is concerned, Niangjia cuisine is one of the most special and exquisite traditional cuisines.

Tourists are required to pay 10% service charge, 7% government tax and 1% sightseeing tax when spending in restaurants and hotels. Restaurants or snack bars in the suburbs do not charge service fees and tips, and market stalls do not have to pay extra tips. For the sake of public health, smoking is prohibited in all air-conditioned restaurants.

Shopping: Singapore is rich in goods, and there are many kinds of goods from all over the world, ranging from classical and exquisite oriental handicrafts, fashionable European high-end fashion and leather products to advanced high-tech electronic equipment. Singapore market features mainly Malay batik cloth, jewelry, antiques, ceramics, jade, calligraphy and painting. The price level in Singapore is relatively high.

[Edit this paragraph] Tourist attractions

1. Sentosa

Located in the south of Singapore Island, half a kilometer away from the city center. This idyllic holiday island, its Malay name means peace and tranquility. It changed from Sentosa fishing village to a British base, and later became a holiday island in 1972.

The island is lush, with charming adventure parks, natural trails, museums and historical sites. Keep people away from the hustle and bustle of the city. People who love the sea can enjoy relaxing water activities on the beach. For those who love nature, Sentosa also has natural sidewalks-Dragon Road, Underwater World, Ji Hu Garden, Butterfly Garden and World Insect Museum. In terms of historical attractions, there are Fort Siroso, maritime museum and Vientiane Museum.

In terms of theme parks, there are Neverland, Flame Mountain and Golf Park. The Merlion Tower, which is 37 meters high, allows visitors to overlook the high-rise buildings in the urban area and surrounding islands from Sentosa. The musical fountain dances to the rhythm of the symphony after dark.

Sentosa is managed and developed by Sentosa Development Bureau, which also manages 10 smaller islands, including Guiyu Island, St. John Island, Sister Island and Ghost Island. These islands are a paradise for people who love swimming, diving and fishing.

The island also has its own transportation equipment. Visitors can travel to different destinations by monorail, bus and beach train for free. In addition, there are bicycle rental shops on the island.

2. Singapore Zoo

1973 opened the park, with the concept of openness and tropical forests and lakes as barriers, so that visitors can see clearly without being blocked by iron cages and iron columns. The zoo covers an area of 28 hectares and has collected 250 species of mammals, birds and reptiles, with a total of nearly 3,000 animals. Among the many endangered animals on display are Komodo monitor lizard, sleeping bear, golden monkey and the world's largest gregarious ape.

Visitors can have an unforgettable breakfast with apes in the zoo, or watch four wonderful animal shows every day. The animals participating in the performance include primates, reptiles, elephants and sea lions. People can watch pygmy hippos swim underwater, and manatees swim freely in the Caribbean. In the children's world, children can get great happiness from the "Friends of Animals Show". The animals participating in the performance are German Shepherd, Big Shepherd, Civet, Parrot and a flock of sheep.

In addition, there is a garden train to take you to the zoo.

3. Fukang Ningshan

Commonly known as "Yushan" or "Qishan". This hill, which covers an area of 19 hectares and is about 50 meters high, was once the residence of Raffles. 18 19, after Raffles landed at the mouth of the Singapore River, he took a fancy to this hill overlooking the mouth of the Singapore River and built the Governor's House on the top. 1823, he also chose to settle down here.

In fact, the history of Fukang Mountain can be traced back to14th century. According to historical records, this is the seat of the Sultan royal family in the island country of14th century. The last Sultan Hisquin Dasha was buried near the top of the mountain.

At present, there are many cultural relics on the mountain, and new discoveries are made from time to time. The Fukangning Cultural Center on the mountain shows the unearthed cultural relics from14th century to19th century.

During the British colonial period from 1859 to 186 1, forts were also built on the mountain. 1867, the fortress also set up barracks, hospitals and ammunition depots for Indian and European soldiers, which was the main artillery company to defend Singapore in the19th century. /kloc-at the end of 0/9 and the beginning of the 20th century, the ordnance here was useless because of the peaceful situation.

The British army also built an underground command room with an area of 1306 438+00 square meters and a depth of about 9 meters here during World War II in 1939. Behind the current cultural center is the entrance to the tunnel. It is the headquarters of the British garrison in Malaya. After Britain surrendered, it became the headquarters of the Japanese commander Major General Yamashita.

At present, this command room has become an exhibition hall. Many items in the museum, such as wireless phones, tables and chairs, electric lights, etc. , are authentic historical relics. There are 22 rooms in the exhibition hall, including communication room, soldier lounge, password room and commander room. The exhibition hall intends to recreate the history of 56 years ago, so that visitors have the feeling of being there.

There is also a spice garden in a place on the mountain, which is the epitome of the 19 hectare botanical garden, with spices such as cloves and cinnamon. In addition, on the east side of the mountain, the cemetery left over from the colonial era is also well preserved.

4. Mount Faber

Located in the south of Singapore, with a total area of 56.46 hectares. Huibaishan Park on the mountain was built in 1960s and renovated in 1994. After the renovation, Faber Mountain added more infrastructure and redesigned the surrounding landscape.

5. Kent Hill Park

Covering an area of 47 hectares, formerly known as Opium Mountain, it is one of nature reserves in Singapore. It is a mountain of Asuncion forest and a gathering place for migratory birds. There is an 800-meter-long mountain road in the park, which is a good place for tourists to explore the natural ecology. In addition, there are two ponds, one large and one small, on the back of the mountain. There is an observation deck at the top of the front overlooking the west coast of Singapore. On the left, you can see an island with many oil refineries. On the right, you can see the container terminal.

According to the National Park Service, Kentegang Park is the national park with the most fitness facilities, with 20 different fitness stations for users to choose from. In addition, its rugged terrain often attracts many hikers and nature lovers to visit or hold "treasure hunt" games.

As early as World War II, it was once one of the places where the Malay Legion fought with the Japanese army. 1On February 3rd, 942, the Japanese army18th Division launched an attack on the First Malay Army Corps, the Second British Loyal Army Corps and the 44th Indian Brigade, which were defending this mountain. Many Japanese and Malay soldiers died in this 48-hour struggle. Recently, the Singapore army "adopted" Kentegang Park and became a "military green park". Two M 1 14 howitzers and an AMX- 13 light tank were permanently placed in the park, highlighting the historical and military significance of the park.

6. Merlion Park

The famous Merlion statue in Singapore is located on the banks of the Singapore River, which is a symbol and symbol of Singapore. The statue is 8 meters high and weighs 40 tons. A clear water jet from the lion's mouth was carved by the sculptor Mr. Nan Lin and his two children in 1972.

A merlion with a lion's head and a fish sitting on the water wave are designed to combine facts and legends: the lion's head represents the legendary "lion city" Singapore. The fishtail symbolizes the ancient city "Temasek" and represents that Singapore was developed from a small fishing village.

According to ancient records, Singapore was called Temasek in ancient times, and Java means Haicheng. It is said that in the14th century, an ancient Indonesian prince discovered this island. He saw a magical beast here, and later he knew it was a lion. In this regard, the prince named the island "Singapura"-which means Singa City in Sanskrit.

Nowadays, every year, more than one million tourists from all over the world come to Merlion Park to take photos with the world-famous Merlion.

Around the park are Singapore's famous landmark buildings: Binhai Art Center, government building, High Court, Victoria Theatre, Raffles bronze statue and so on. , are all places that tourists must go.

[Edit this paragraph] National customs

Chinese nationality

China culture can best be reflected in the ethical concept, which has been preserved in the Chinese community in Singapore. The establishment of ancestral home can maintain the spirit of mutual assistance of the township party. China people should choose the auspicious day when they get married. A fashionable China bride presented a small porcelain teacup to her parents at the wedding. When the in-laws take the cup from the bride, it means that the bride has been accepted by the family.

Malayan

Malay culture is manifested in religious thoughts, and their customs and habits are closely related to religion. Islamic law and the Sudanese system maintain the stability and unity of their lives. Almost the whole village was invited to attend the Malay wedding. When the guests left, they all held a boiled egg in their hands, indicating the meaning of having many children.

Indian race

Indian culture is closely related to their religious thoughts, and literature, art and dance all contain a very strong religious color. Indians live a simple life, but they are very particular about the architecture of temples, and all kinds of carvings are exquisite. Indian weddings are held in temples, with religious hymns and prayers, which are very solemn. The bride was wrapped in a silk covered with jewels, and her husband knelt in front of her and quietly put a ring on her toe. The climax of the wedding is that when the bride wears a heavy wreath made of jasmine and orchid, the guests throw petals at the couple to complete the grand wedding ceremony in the fragrant flowers.

[Edit this paragraph] Overview of religions

Singapore's multi-nationality determines that its religion is also diversified. There are various religious buildings in Singapore, where you can see the domes of Hui churches, the spires of Gothic churches, Hindu temples with mysterious statues and China temples. The main religions in Singapore are Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism.

Buddhism and Taoism

Early immigrants from China, like immigrants from other races, brought their religious beliefs and customs. People from different backgrounds in China built their own temples for good men and women to visit. Some of these temples have become national monuments, such as Tianfu Temple, Shuanglin Temple and Fengshan Temple.

Buddhism has "three treasures"-one Buddha, one dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and one monk (the person who inherits or preaches the teachings) to guide believers to abide by their etiquette.

In Singapore, the vast majority of Buddhists belong to Mahayana, followed by Hinayana and Vajrayana. Through activities such as religious, cultural, educational and social welfare projects jointly sponsored by the Buddhist Association of Singapore, the Sangha Federation of Singapore and the Singapore Branch of the World Buddhist Association, different schools have closer ties and cooperation.

Today, there are about 24 major Hindu temples in Singapore, including Sri Mariamman Temple on Qiaonan Road and Srinivasa Perumal Temple on Shilonggang Road, which have been listed as national monuments.

The Indian Foundation, established in 1967 according to the Indian Foundation Act, is responsible for the management and operation of Hindu temples, such as Amman, Sri Lanka, bruma, Siphan and Madraman in Virally. These Hindu temples belong to the foundation. The foundation also holds some large-scale festivals, such as Dabanson Festival, Torch Festival and Kuya Prayer Festival.

Indians also have an Indian Advisory Committee, which advises the government on Indian religions and customs and general welfare issues affecting Indian communities.

cathedral

The history of the Catholic Church in Singapore can be traced back to the day when Raffles discovered Singapore in 18 19. 182 1 year, a transit missionary absorbed 12 Catholics through missionary work. By 1829, the number of Catholics had increased to 200. Catholic groups have developed steadily and opened several schools. As early as 1832, the Catholic Church opened its first boys' school and later became the famous St. Joseph's College. St Joseph's College was founded in 1852, under the guidance of Brother Lhasa. Two years later, the sisters opened a girls' primary school in Victoria Street-El Nino Girls' School.

19721On February 22nd, 1972, the late Pope Pope Paul VI issued a decree that Singapore would become another parish, no longer belonging to the former Malacca-Johor parish. According to the agreement signed on July 26th, 1977, the Bishop of Macao handed over his church jurisdiction in Singapore to the Bishop of Singapore. This agreement was approved by the Holy See on May 27th. 198 1. This law was promulgated on June 26th, 198 1 and came into effect on July, 1. Since then, the Catholic Church in Singapore has been under the direct jurisdiction of the Holy See.

There are 30 Catholic churches in Singapore. The Catholic Church manages 20 primary schools, 17 middle schools, a pre-university class and a junior college.

The Catholic Church in Singapore also operates Nishan Hospital, Yaxi Charity Hospital, five nursing homes and a children's shelter in An Wei.

Zion

Four months after Raffles landed in Singapore, he presented a piece of land to the London Missionary Society. Five months later, the first missionary arrived in Singapore. In the first few decades, some different groups made unique contributions to the development of Christian churches in Singapore. They include western businessmen, China people in Malacca Strait, overseas missionaries and Christian immigrants from India and China. Theological seminaries and Bible colleges have also been established.

Folk etiquette

Fashion etiquette

People of different nationalities in Singapore have their own characteristics in dress. Malay men wear a hat called "Song Gu", a collarless wide-sleeved dress and an ankle-long sarong. A woman's coat is as wide as a robe, and she wears a sarong inside. Women in China like to wear cheongsam. Government departments have strict dress requirements for employees, and they are not allowed to wear strange clothes during office hours.

Etiquette and manners

Singaporeans behave civilly and respect others everywhere. They should behave themselves when sitting, and don't separate their feet. If they cross their feet, they just fold the knee of one leg directly on the knee of the other. When they are standing, they stand up straight and don't put their hands on their hips, because that is an expression of anger.

Meeting etiquette

In social situations, Singaporeans usually shake hands when meeting guests. Men and women can shake hands, but for men, it is more appropriate to wait for women to reach out before shaking hands. Malays touch each other with their hands first, and then put their hands back on their chests.

dining etiquette

The staple food of Singaporeans is mostly rice, and sometimes they eat steamed bread, but they don't like steamed bread. Malays usually grab food with their hands when eating. They have the habit of washing their hands before eating, and they must use their right hand when eating. Drinking tea is a common hobby of local people. When guests come, they often treat them with tea. People in China like to drink Yuanbao tea, which means prosperity.

Travel etiquette

Singapore's public transportation is relatively developed, so it is convenient to take the bus when traveling, and every station has clear signs. Singapore is a multi-ethnic country, and the distribution of shops also has national characteristics. For example, there is a "Malay market" in the eastern region, which mainly sells Malay clothing and food. The Singapore government tries its best to prevent tipping, even for services other than service posts, from being rejected by the other party.

business etiquette

The best month to do business in Singapore is from March to 10 to avoid Christmas and Spring Festival. Local business people speak more English and exchange business cards when they meet. Business cards can be printed in English. Try not to smoke during the meeting. Singaporeans don't like to waste money, so don't be too ostentatious when entertaining each other, especially in business activities, and don't exceed the level of the host's banquet, lest the other party have other ideas.

Main taboo

The beliefs of people of all ethnic groups in Singapore are as follows: most Chinese believe in Buddhism or Taoism; Malays basically believe in Islam; Indians believe in Hinduism; Most Pakistanis also believe in Islam; Westerners generally believe in Christianity. Singaporeans avoid seven characters and don't like turtles. Fireworks and firecrackers are strictly prohibited.