1、Republic of SingaporeDiwaliSpecial Singapore festivalDiwali or Deepavali, popularly known as the “festival of lights,“ is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons.For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in famili
2、es by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to show the triumph of good over evil.These lamps are kept on during the night and ones house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome. Fir
3、ecrackers are burst in order to drive away evil spirits.During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. Vesak is a holiday observed traditionally by Buddhists in many countries,such as :Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the South
4、 East Asian countries of Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, and Indonesia. Sometimes informally called “Buddhas Birthday“, it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha. The exact date of Vesak varies according to the various lunar ca
5、lendars used in different traditions. Every year ,on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month the festival is celebrated in Singapore .3.Social Etiquette4.tour5.Major taboo1.dressing2.sitting and standing postureThe Etiquette( 礼节) and Custom It is summer in Singapore almost all the year around .Their
6、clothing is simple and comfortable in daily life ,men usually wear T-shirts,and women wear skirts ,or T-shirts,jeans.Both of them prefer sandals than leather shoes.But formal clothes are necessary on formal occasions,such as a good suit or tie .its impolite to wear casually in a formal occasion.Thei
7、r traditioal dressing is Nyonya (娘惹) clothing.They seldom separate their feet when they are sitting .Sometimes ,they cross their legs and put one knee on the other.When they are standing , they never place hands on their hips ,because it is a sign of anger.Most of the local businessmen speak English
8、.And business cards are exchanged when they meet each other, the cards can be printed in English.Not to smoke as far as possible when there is a meeting. Singaporean dont like extravagance, or parading their wealth .Tips are forbidden to ask , even extra services .If you tip the waiter,you will be r
9、efused. Major taboo:Singaporean dont like number 7 , and the tortoises. Setting off fireworks is forbidden. They dont like black and purple ,specially Spring Festival Period.Because they think black and purple will bring bad luck,and they are the colour of evil .Red , blue or green is welcomed,red stands for dignity,enthusiasm,courage .
