Racial Harmony Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/racial-harmony-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the nation of observance?Singapore
2. What is the annual commemoration date?July 21st
3. Why do people celebrate Racial Harmony Day?It helps people from different backgrounds learn about each other and stay friendly, so the whole country stays peaceful.
4. How do schools celebrate Racial Harmony Day?In schools, students do music, dance, share food, and learn about other cultures, so they can talk and play together.

Social Cohesion: The degree to which members of a society feel connected and united, sharing common values and a sense of belonging.
Intercultural Engagement: The process of interaction and communication between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Grassroot Organizations: Local, community-based groups that play a vital role in implementing national initiatives at the neighborhood level.