Most Chinese Singaporeans believe in Buddhism and Taoism, pay attention to ethics and keep the habit of celebrating traditional festivals in China such as Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. Most Malays believe in Islam. As a religious taboo, they don't eat pork, drink alcoholic beverages and treat people with their right hands. The child's head is regarded as sacred, and no one can touch it except the elders and parents.
Most Muslim women wear headscarves. Most Indians believe in Hinduism. Many people are vegetarians and live a simple life, but they are very particular about temple architecture. Most Indian families have altars or prayer rooms. Animals who regard cows as gods don't eat beef and can't give gifts made of cowhide.
2. Language:
The official languages of Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil, the national language is Malay and the administrative language is English. Chinese is the mother tongue of Chinese, using simplified characters, and various dialects such as Cantonese, Minnan, Chaozhou, Hakka and Hainan are also spoken by local people.
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Singapore's special cuisine:
1, chicken satay
Savory Satay Chicken is a famous Malay food in Singapore. After the charcoal barbecue, a string of chicken skewers with rice balls, sliced fresh cucumbers and onions is a delicious Malay snack.
2. Hainan chicken rice
Hainan chicken rice is a dish of early immigrants in Singapore. Fresh and juicy boiled chicken with oily yellow chicken rice, soy sauce or soy sauce and special Chili sauce and ginger sauce.
3. curry fish head
Curry fish head is one of the most representative foods with Singapore flavor. This spicy Indian dish is mainly made of a large piece of grouper head or red snapper head and served in a big bowl of hot curry soup. The soup is spicy and fragrant, and the fish head is delicious.
4. Coconut milk rice
Although coconut milk rice is a traditional Malay cuisine, the name of coconut milk rice and its cooking method, cooking rice with coconut milk and seasoning with a little vanilla leaves, make the rice have a tangy taste.
China Consular Service Network-Singapore Practical Information