International Friendship Day 2021

On which date is International Friendship Day commemorated this year?

• 9 August 2021

• 9 April 2021

What is the theme for International Friendship Day 2021?

• Singapore in the World

• Together a Stronger Singapore

Why is International Friendship Day important?

• This day is dedicated to the understanding of Singapore’s relations with neighbouring countries and beyond.

• This day is dedicated to the understanding of cultures and practices within Singapore.

How should Jo have responded to Dennis?

• Jo should have told Dennis to stop behaving differently.

• Jo should have been more sensitive towards Dennis’ feelings and respect his culture and practices.

Where was Jo when he realised that he was insensitive to the practices of different cultures?

• In Singapore

• In Australia

What made Jo change his attitude?

• Jo was treated differently in Australia and it made him reflect on his insensitive behaviour in the past.

• Jo missed Singapore and decided to change.

How can we as Singaporeans promote International Friendship Day?

• We can respect each other’s cultures and celebrate our friends’ and neighbours’ different cultures.

• We must travel overseas to learn about our neighbours’ culture.