Hari Raya Haji (voraussichtliches Datum)

📣 Hinweise für Reisende

Singapore is a prosperous, major regional hub combining an affluent modern urban environment with a vibrant tropical culture. It offers diverse experiences, including extensive shopping opportunities, lively nightlife, and renowned local cuisine available 24/7 in hawker centers and coffee shops.

• Singapore is a multicultural, secular city-state celebrating diverse religious festivals.
• Major holidays often feature large public festivities, street decorations, and temporary closures of some smaller businesses.
• The environment is generally highly structured and safe, though local celebrations can be highly festive.
• English is widely spoken, but respecting local cultural nuances regarding public behavior is important.
• A blend of formality and vibrant activity characterizes the local experience.
• When visiting private homes, remove shoes before entry. It is customary to open gifts in private. Professional greetings typically involve a firm handshake, but observant of conservative Muslim gestures is advised. For worship, dressing conservatively (covering shoulders, midriff, knees, and elbows) is expected.