Racial Harmony Day (Chinese: 种族和谐日) is celebrated annually on 21
July in Singapore. The event is to
commemorate the 1964 Race Riots, which took place on 21 July
1964.
Racial Harmony Day also represents a day for schools to reflect on, and celebrate Singapore's success
as a racially harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of culture
and heritage. In schools all across the nation on that day, students are encouraged to be dressed
in their traditional costumes such as the Cheongsam and the Baju Kurung