Compile a list of ‘dos’ & ‘don’ts’ for the customs of our ethnic groups (at least 3 ‘dos’ and 3 ‘don’ts’ for each ethnic group chosen). (5 points)
ASPECT: Social Defence
Malays:
Dos:
1. Fast during the Ramadan month
2. Dress modestly when visiting a Muslim home
3. Use your right hand to recieve gifts when possible
Don'ts
1. Dont eat pork or lard
2. Do not touch dogs
3. Blood cannot be eaten or drank
Chinese:
Dos:
1. Do wear clothes of bright colours during Chinese New Year
2. Do give 2 mandarin oranges as a token during Chinese New year
3. Do clean up your house before Chinese New Year
Don'ts:
1. Do not sweep the floor during Chinese New Year
2. Do not give clocks to the Chinese as gifts as it is considered as a taboo gift
3. Do not use scissors during Chinese New Year
Indians
Dos:
1. Take off your shoes when visiting a Hindu temple
2. Attend funerals in somber colours
3. Give small tokens of money in odd numbers during funerals
Donts:
1. Don't eat beef
2. Avoid wearing clothes of dark colours during Indian weddings
3. Give frangipanis to Indians as Indians use them during funerals only
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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After reading your post, it has certainly made me more clear about the ethnic groups in Singapore! I learnt more about the different customs that they abide to from your post! I made me realise about the different hands that different ethnic groups would use to receive presents/eat; meanings of flowers to different ethnic groups/flowers that has different meanings for different ethnic groups! Great job!:DD
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