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Singapore's harmony must be actively renewed: PM Wong
The Straits Times
|February 16, 2026
Singaporeans must uphold mutual respect, deepen bonds, PM says in CNY message
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched the 40th River Hongbao on Feb 15 at Gardens by the Bay, where 16 lantern installations will remain until Feb 24 to ring in the Year of the Horse. Visitors to the festival can enjoy fireworks displays at midnight on Feb 16, which is the eve of Chinese New Year, as well as at 9pm on Feb 17 and 18. There will also be nightly performances, street food stalls and amusement rides for children. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
(ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG)
The harmony between Singapore's different cultures, traditions and faiths did not happen by chance and must be "actively renewed", Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his Chinese New Year message.
In a recorded speech published on Feb 16, he noted that the upcoming Chinese New Year coincides with the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan a coming together that he said is a reminder of the beauty of multicultural Singapore.
This harmony "was built patiently over generations through mutual respect, trust and understanding", said PM Wong.
He added: "These are values we must continue to uphold and pass on."
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