International Friendship Day is a day dedicated to the understanding of Singapore's relations with neighbouring countries and beyond. It aims to sensitise our children towards the geo-political realities inherent in Singapore, as well as nurture in our students the spirit of friendship and collaboration among different people.
This year's International Friendship Day falls on 17 April, Friday and the theme is
"Getting to know ASEAN".
The students of Presbyterian High School, along with the teachers and staff will be celebrating in school and the program starts at 11.45am.
Parents are invited to join in this celebration. You are encouraged to put on your national costume and join in the fun!
Getting to know ASEAN ....
Q:Which are the 10 countries that are members of the ASEAN Organisation?
Ans: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam
Q: What do we know about the ASEAN flag?
Ans: The ASEAN Flag officially represents the Association of Southeast Asian Nations . The present flag of ASEAN was adopted in November 1993. The ASEAN Flag comprises of a blue background on which there is the emblem of ten paddy or rice stalks set in the middle of a red circle. The red circle is bordered by a white outline. The paddy stalks are yellow in color. The ten stalks on the ASEAN Flag represent each of the ten members of this organization. The colors blue, yellow, red and white, all have their own significance. Blue symbolizes peace and stability. Red stands for courage. White represents purity while yellow shows prosperity.
Q: How to do say "Good morning" in the languages spoken by the 10 ASEAN members?
Ans:
In Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei -- Selamat Pagi
In Philippines (Tagalog) -- Magandang umaga po
In Thailand (Thai) -- Sawatdi torn chao
In Cambodia -- Arun suor sdei
In Laos -- Sabaidee
In Myanmar (Burmese) -- Mingalab
In Vietnam - Xin cao
....... how would you say it in Singapore?
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