Is racial harmony alive and well in Singapore? I should say yes, on the surface at least. For instance, today while standing on line at the grocery store, Chinese New Year song was piped in. Behind me was an Indian man. He was humming the familiar Chinese New Year song and even sang "Gongxi gongxi gongxi ni ya" sometimes. I don't detect any cynicism or contempt in his tone or facial expression. He is genuinely participating in the festive mood even though he is from the minority group.
Beneath the surface, I think it varies from one person to another. Some Singaporeans are truly enlightened and their interaction with others transcend beyond racial lines. Some, sadly, still harbor deeply entrenched prejudice.
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