Singaporean
Singaporean Profile
Main Languages: 4 official languages in Singapore:
- Malay
- Mandarin
- Tamil
- English
Primary Religions:
- Taoism
- Buddhism
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Christianity
Number of Singaporean:
- In Canada: 1,390
- In the GTA: 510
- In the City of Toronto: 210
Primary Areas of Settlement in the GTA: Information not listed on the Ethnic Origins Social Atlas for CMA (the Greater Toronto Area) Census 2006
Cultural Traditions / Social Etiquette: "People in Singapore do not use first names except with close friends. They also do not talk openly about feelings and emotions. For Singaporeans, it is important not to "lose face" (to be embarrassed or shamed) in public. To be polite and to "save face", Singaporeans may publicly agree to do something that they do not intend to do. Also, children do not argue with their parents in public, so as not to embarrass the family." (Credit Source CIC)
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This information is sourced from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Statistics Canada.
The Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples: Malaysians-singaporeans
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