To
eradicate racism totally is difficult if not impossible because you are dealing
with people’s emotions and mindsets, which have been mounded through years of
misconceptions. However, we must try to lessen racist attitudes through
education and information. These will help people understand more about other
races, religion, cultures and beliefs.
In
Singapore, the people commemorate Racial Harmony Day on
every 21 July. On this day in 1964, Singapore
saw racial riots. It was the worst racial riot ever happened in Singapore. The
incident taught us a very valuable lesson, ie. to tolerate each other.
This can only be achieved only by having better understanding among the people
in Singapore. Now,
even
though there are different types of races living here, they manage to lived
in peace and harmony.
These
will ensure the continued peace and prosperity that we have enjoyed for many
years.
