*o* Picture Discussion *-*

Some places in Singapore held events to celebrate Racial Hormony Day. What is seen in this picture is an example of celebration of Racial Hormony Day with people of different races involved. Perhaps this celebration is to help to build bonds between relationship between people of different areas. the surrounding of the building seems to depict a building of a secondary school and there is a racial harmony event going on.

In the foreground, there are six people. Four of them are sitting on a trishaw, who are of different races. There are three sitting on the trishaw and one bespectacled man with a hat is cycling. The man riding seems to be an Eurasian or perhaps a Chinese as has quite tanned. They seem to be very elated as they chat along. On the trishaw, there are two ladies, one of which is a Chinese. From the type of costume that she wears, and the colour of her complexion, we can tell that she is a Chinese. There is an Indian lady sitting beside the plump chinese lady on the trishaw. The chinese lady puts her hands on the Indian lady's hand. Perhaps they are close friends. There is also one Malay man who is holding on to the railings on the trishaw. There is a smile on his face. The four people on the trishaw seems to be in high spirits, judging from the smile on their faces. Besides, there are two banners with Chinese words written on it.

There are two men standing beside them smiling away. I think is because they feel happy for the four people on the trishaw or it could be because of the joyful occasion.

The building seems to be a secondary school. From the three students in the background, they are wearing a blazer and a school badge. From their facial expression, I think they are looking at somewhere else or perhaps daydreaming.

The three men are standing and are very formally dressed, perhaps is because of this special occasion or there are special guests that are arriving soon. There are smiles flashing onto everyone's face in this picture. I believe it is because of the events held to celebrate racial harmony day.

To conclude, such events shown in the picture should be held more often to help build and improve the bond between people of different races. Besides, people of different races can know more about other races' cultures and traditions. Most importantly, racial Harmony is an important occasion and that is why this photo is taken. This reminds me of the celebration of racial harmony day in my primary school.


*o* Heng Hui Zhi (8) ^o^