Please briefly analyze Singapore’s cultural characteristics and causes.

Singapore’s cultural characteristics and their causes can be mainly divided into the following aspects:

1. Language and culture

Singapore is a multilingual country with There are four official languages: Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. The official language is English, and each ethnic group retains its own language; Chinese, Malay, Indian and Tamil. Most Singaporean Chinese originate from southern China, especially Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan provinces.

2. Literary culture

Singapore officially uses simplified Chinese characters that are consistent with mainland China. However, from 1969 to 1979, it briefly had its own standard for simplifying Chinese characters. Simplified characters were mainly used among the people, but occasionally traditional and simplified characters were mixed. The official language of Singapore is English, so official letters, business correspondence and other economic and business correspondence are usually mainly in English.

3. Inheriting culture

The early immigrants who left their hometowns to rebuild their homes in Singapore brought their own traditional culture into Singapore. The exchanges and integration between various races not only created today's A multi-ethnic harmonious society has also left behind rich diversified cultural characteristics.

Chinese people have a hard-working spirit and a hard-working entrepreneurial spirit. They live in peace with all ethnic groups and actively integrate and feedback into the local society. The essence of Chinese culture also deeply affects Singapore’s lifestyle. Such as the joyful and colorful Lunar New Year, the Tomb-Sweeping Festival and the traditional Chinese Ghost Festival.

4. Religious Culture

Singapore promotes the spirit of mutual tolerance and tolerance between religions and ethnic groups, and implements religious freedom policies. Buddhism in Singapore is the largest religion in the country, accounting for about 33% of the population. Singaporean Christians (Protestant and Catholic) account for 18% of the total population. Singaporean Muslims account for 15% of the total population. There are about 650,000 believers in Singapore. There are about 100,000 Hindu followers, accounting for 5% of the total population.

There are about 30 Indian temples, most of which are based on South Indian style. The total number of Sikhs in Singapore is only more than 20,000. Sikhism has 7 Sikh temples in Singapore, such as the Central Sikh Temple. Extended information

Taboos in Singapore

1. Do not eat chewing gum

Because chewing gum is particularly difficult to clean, Singapore prohibits the sale, prohibition of chewing gum, and even prohibits the carrying of chewing gum. Violators will be fined and, in serious cases, may be arrested.

2. Smoking in public places is strictly prohibited

Specific smoking areas are designated with yellow paint. Smoking in no-smoking areas will result in fines. The first time you are caught The maximum fine is 1,000. Bars, dance clubs, karaoke and night venues are excluded.

3. Subway Taboos

It is strictly prohibited to drink or eat in subway stations and carriages, and you will be fined. Because the smell of durian is too strong, it is strictly prohibited to bring durian into the subway or bus.

4. Tipping at the airport is prohibited

Tipping is not encouraged in Singapore and is completely prohibited at the airport. Service charges (10%) will be listed on hotel and restaurant bills.

5. Do not open gifts in person

This is impolite behavior in Singapore.

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