In a commentary, SMU President Professor Lily Kong opined that Singapore’s religious festivals allow us to celebrate diversity and common values. This week, Singaporeans will celebrate two festivals – Hari Raya Puasa, a religious festival for the Muslim community, and Duan Wu Jie, a cultural festival commemorated by the Chinese community. “That two very different religious and cultural festivals can be celebrated in the same week in the same place is a testament to Singapore’s diversity, multi-culturalism, and multi-religiosity,” said Prof Kong.