racial harmony day

Racial Harmony was commemorated in Assumption English School on 21 July 2022. This day is commemorated in schools as an official reminder of the racial riots in 1964 and to enhance understanding and awareness of the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in Singapore’s multicultural and multi-ethnic society.

This event was our first celebration assembly since 2019 when the COVID-19 pandemic started. With the easing of the safe management restrictions, there was a heightened celebration of our diversity as our AssumptionKnights and staff came dressed in various ethnic outfits, which accentuated the vibrancy of our multicultural mosaic. We had an inter-class Ethnic Costume Competition and the Best Dressed Competition where students shared with their fellow AssumptionKnights on the significance of their ethnic outfit. It allowed students to appreciate cultural diversity in AES beyond our identity as AssumptionKnights.

Other than the Band and Dance performances, our AssumptionKnights also participated in a Kahoot! quiz where they learnt more about racial harmony and interesting facts about our different races.

This year, together with their classmates, AssumptionKnights had the opportunity to enjoy the traditional ice popsicle. The event allowed everyone to appreciate and celebrate each other’s culture and heritage. Most importantly, it highlighted the most vital aspect of our society which is the ability to live in harmony, embracing our differences and respecting one another through our shared experiences and values.