National identity has been an issue the government has been concerned about. They have many programmes to try to teach the younger generation about the importance of national identity.
National identity is indeed an important part of building a strong and united nation. National identity is very important especially in times of crisis like economy downturns. In such times, only if the people stay united, then will they make it through these events.
As mentioned earlier, the government has been trying to teach the younger generation about the importance of national identity. For example, there is the annual N.Emation, in which the students of different schools create an animation which would expresses what they feel about total defense and the country. These videos usually show the importance of unity as a country and nation.
However, has all these efforts the government put in paid of? Has people come to posses this important trait - national identity? Perhaps yes. according to a survey done, about 97% of the people surveyed said that they are proud to be a Singaporean and another 98% consider Singapore as their home. These data shows that Singaporeans posses a sense of national identity.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
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I agree with you that National identity has been a serious issue that the government has been concerned with. As you have stated, the government have many different programmes to educate the younger generation about National identity, such as N.Emation. I feel that it is very important for one to have National identity as it feels good to have a place where you can stay and reside in times of danger and a place where there is people who care for you.
Also, there is a Chinese idiom, which tells us that we must not forget people who have helped us in the past to what we are today. This is very important, and we should not forget what the nation contributed to us when we were growing up: education, food, et cetera.
Regards,
Jing Ye
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