During the commemoration, the school reminded Hua Yians that in 1964, Singapore saw race riots that tore the country apart. To prevent something similar from happening to our beloved country again, Singapore has decided that Racial Harmony Day is a day for schools to reflect on and celebrate Singapore's success as a racially harmonious nation.
To celebrate this occasion, the teachers of Hua Yi Secondary School dressed in beautiful costumes from a variety of ethnicities. Students of Hua Yi also visited booths which they could borrow ethnic costumes to try them on. They also bought polaroid pictures of themselves in such costumes. The proceeds from the sale of the pictures went to charity.
During the week, students also learnt more about the Maria Hertogh riots which shook the nation in 1964. They reflected on what they learnt during DEAR periods and CCE lessons as well. It was a truly fulfilling week in Hua Yi.
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