International Friendship Day 2011

Theme 2011: The World at HOME

International Friendship Day is a good opportunity to help us learn about and

appreciate other cultures.

Singapore is a migrant society, since the days of our forefathers. Singapore is a small nation and we need to be rooted to Singapore. At the same time, it is important to have a global outlook, to see the opportunities in the world and how Singaporeans can benefit.

Today, many new citizens and non-Singaporeans who choose to make Singapore their home. They bring with them different perspectives, vibrant cultures

and exciting ideas which will enrich our own lives.

Discussion Questions:

1. When you hear the theme The World at HOME, what picture do you think of? Draw a picture/Describe in words that mental picture.

2. What do we know about other countries and cultures?

3. How can we be make visitors from other countries feel welcome?

Suggested Activities

Say 'hello' in different languages.

http://www.ipl.org/div/hello/

Videos

Different Cultures II (For Primary 3 & 4)

Ep 2 - I speak Korean - and Singlish!

Kong Minji adores chicken rice and loves it when her friends say "lah" and "lor". The 11-year-old Korean student is vice-head prefect at Eunos Primary School, and she is among a growing group of international students studying in local schools.

http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/specials/different_cultures_one_home/55126.html

Different Cultures, One Home (For Primary 5 & 6)

Ep 1 - Singapore is now our home
They come from China, but now call Singapore home. Hear their story.

http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/currentaffairs/40774.html

Ep 5 - Foreigners fitting into Singapore schools

One is a young boy from Myanmar, the other a PhD holder from India. One came to study. One came to teach. Both met with the same problems in their schools.

http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/specials/different_cultures_one_home/44164.html

Other Razor TV videos can be found on:

feed://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/rss?view=rss&category=contentbean:41314