Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Chinese Culture in Singapore

Singapore is considered among the  most popular tourist destination in South East Asia.  Though  the country is small in size,  the  Lion  City  is home  to  a number of people who  belong  to  different commmunities as well as ethnicities. For  a  small country  with a  short modern  history Singapore has a  rich ethnic background. A  large  section of the people who live in Singapore  have come  from  different parts  of  Asia.  These people  have  numerous ethnicities and  religious  practices. The  chinese are the largest  wethnic  communities  in Singapore.  in Fact  Singapore is regarded as the  land upon  which  the  Chinese are the  largest ethnic  group  outside China. the  Chinese population consists 78% of  the  population  of  Singapore. in other words almost three people among four  singaporean is a Chinese. 

 

The Chinese people have  a long  and  vivid history in singapore.  they  belong to different communities. There are people  of  different chinese communities. These communities have  found  a  hom e  away  from  home in Singapore. these  communities speak different chinese languages. The communities also have different culture  and lifestyle. There  are differrent ethnic  quarter in Singapore.  Chinatown is  one of the  ethnic  communities  in singapore that  is  dedicated to  the  Chinese communities.  In this  community you can  see a number of shopping  destinations and a glimpse of Chinese culture.  you  can  enjoty  authentic  chinese  cuisine.  you  can also shop for chinese goods  and  handicrafts  in Chinatown  as well. The Chinese dishes are also served at the small street food stalls. The sights  and  sound of  chinatown will take you to China.

Chinese  people practice Buddhism and some Chinese  Singaporeans also practice Christianity.  Taoism is  also very popular  among the Chinese people.  They also  have chinese  temples and shrines. You are sure to  find the  Chinese community in Singapore a lot  interesting. 

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