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<h1>Quick Recap</h1>Hello <b>$name</b>, During the last few lessons, you have learnt about <b>different factors shaping our identities</b>. These factors include: <li>Race and Ethnicity</li> <li>Religion</li> <li>Socio-economic Status</li> <li>Nationality</li> <img src="assets/religiousDiversity.jpg" width="100%"> In this virtual tour, we will learn about the importance of not just <u>having</u> diversity in society, but also <u>living harmoniously</u> in a diverse society. <ol> <li>[[ Click HERE to continue! ->intro3places]]</li> </ol>

<h1>Virtual Journey through Google Street View</h1> We will be visiting <b>South Bridge Road</b> in Singapore. <img src="assets/placesSouthBridge.PNG" width="50%"> <i>You are highly recommended to view the following links and videos on your desktop / computer instead of your phone.</i> Click the arrows at the bottom of the Tour Window to move to the next location. <iframe width="100%" height="480px" src="https://poly.google.com/view/4AKnz2u3TCP/embed?chrome=min" frameborder="0" style="border:none;" allowvr="yes" allow="vr; xr; accelerometer; magnetometer; gyroscope; autoplay;" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true" onmousewheel="" ></iframe> Click on the following link to access the Virtual Tour if you are unable to view it above. https://poly.google.com/view/4AKnz2u3TCP Explore each of these locations through the following links. <ol> <li> [[Buddha Tooth Relic Temple->btrTemple]] </li> <li> [[Sri Mariamman Temple->smTemple]] </li> <li> [[Jamae Mosque->masjidJamae]] </li> </ol> <<if visited("btrTemple", "smTemple", "masjidJamae")>> <p style="color:Yellow">I see that you have visited all pages, $name. You may now pass.. [[Click HERE once you are ready...->testChamber]]</p> <<else>> You will see the button to continue only if you have explored all three locations. Time to get started, $name!!! <<endif>>

<<if $knowLocation>> Well done $name! Your answer is correct! [[Click here to continue ->contJourney]] <<else>> <<if visited() % 2 is 0>>\ Try not to guess the answer, $name, if that is what you are doing. <<endif>>\ <<if visited() % 3 is 0>>\ $name, it is not a good idea to keep clicking these links repeatedly without reading them... <<endif>>\ It seems that you don't know the answer yet. Please go back to the previous page and try again. You may want to do a quick search on these three options on google maps as well. [[Click here to contine ->hintPlaces]] <</if>>

<h3>WAIT! What are deep-fakes?</h3> Watch the following video to learn more about the deep-fakes and why we need to be careful about them. Even though this video is not based in Singapore, the message of the video is just as important: <b>analyse the information that you see online carefully!</b> <a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/OUSworJiRWg" target="_blank"><<button "click here to watch the video if it does not load in the space below">><</button>></a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/OUSworJiRWg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> [[Click here to continue ->visitCheckLocation]]

<h1>Buddha Tooth Relic Temple</h1> <img src="assets/buddha_tooth_relic_temple.jpg" width="80%"> The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (BTRTM) is a religious and cultural institution located in Chinatown, which houses a relic said to be a tooth from Buddha. It was actually constructed relatively recently (early 2000s), and is not a national monument site (as compared to the two other locations that you will be visiting). Religion: Buddhism <i>Wear your headphones while playing this video! This is a 360 video; it is best viewed on a computer</i> <iframe width="100%" height="315px" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/zybbTBmw660" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h2>Did you know?</h2> Just before opening in May 2007, the BTRTM found itself the center of a conspiracy after the media questioned the authenticity of the relic. Ultimately, the Venerable Shi Fa Zhao refused to have his relic’s DNA tested saying, ‘Each of us has different views on what is ‘real,’ as it depends on each individual’s understanding of Buddhism.’ Sources: <li>https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1668_2010-05-25.html</li> <<set $knowAns1 to false>> <h2>Quick Question:</h2> The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a religious institution for which of the following groups of people? (Pick the most accurate answer) <ol> <li> [[Singaporean Chinese->btrTemple2]] </li> <li> [[Some Buddhists->btrTemple2][$knowAns1 to true]] </li> <li> [[All Buddhists->btrTemple2]] </li> </ol>

<h1>Sri Mariamman Temple</h1> <img src="assets/sri_mariamman_temple.jpg" width="80%"> The Sri Mariamman Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Singapore. The first structure was erected in 1827. Over the years, the temple compound was enlarged, and the present-day brick structure was constructed in 1843. Sri Mariamman Temple was not only a place of worship for the Hindu community. It was also a refuge and shelter for newly arrived Indian immigrants until they found accommodation and work. Like other places of worship, it also functioned as a <b><u>common space</u></b> for Indian immigrants to meet and mingle. <i>Wear your headphones while playing this video! This is a 360 video; it is best viewed on a computer</i> <iframe width="100%" height="480px" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/nj4d8aIOMgc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Sources: <li>https://www.roots.sg/Content/Places/national-monuments/sri-mariamman-temple</li> <li>https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_778_2004-12-23.html</li> <li>https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sri-mariamman-temple</li> <<set $knowAns2 to false>> <h2>Quick Question:</h2> A common space refers to a physical (sometimes even virtual) space where members of a community can interact and build relationships with one another. Why is the Sri Mariamman Temple an example of common space for Indian immigrants in the 1800s? <ol> <li> [[This is because it is a space that everyone can go to whenever they are free->smTemple2]] </li> <li> [[This is because it promotes racial harmony->smTemple2]] </li> <li> [[This is because it is a space that provided opportunities for interactions between different people->smTemple2][$knowAns2 to true]] </li> </ol>

<h1>Jamae Mosque (Masjid Jamae)</h1> <img src="assets/jamae_mosque.jpg" width="80%"> Jamae Mosque one of the oldest mosques in Singapore and is evidence of the considerably large population of Chulia immigrants who had settled in Singapore's Chinatown district. The present buildling was completed sometime between 1830 and 1835. The Chulias were Tamil Muslims who migrated to Singapore from South India. Many of them came to Singapore in the 1800s and worked mostly as traders and money changers. It's architecture is influenced by the Indo-Islamic style, but it also incorporates European features Have a look at this video to learn more about the Jamae Mosque. <iframe width="100%" height="480px" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/f2WsttmL26w" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Sources: <li>https://www.roots.sg/Content/Places/national-monuments/jamae-mosque</li> <li>https://www.masjidjamaechulia.sg/welcome/history</li> <li>https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_520_2004-12-16.html</li> <<set $knowAns3 to false>> <h2>Quick Question:</h2> Do all members of the same ethnic group have the same religion? <ol> <li> [[Yes->masjidJamae2]] </li> <li> [[No->masjidJamae2][$knowAns3 to true]] </li> </ol>

<h1>Importance of maintaining religious harmony</h1> <p style="color:Yellow"> In Singapore, we can see <b>diverse places of worship</b> coexisting peacefully even though they are located close to each other. This is a positive sight, but <u>not</u> something that should be taken for granted. The key to maintaining religious harmony involves efforts from not just the Government, religious groups, but also citizens. </p> One way that we can maintain religious harmony is to cultivate <b>common spaces</b>. As you would have learnt just now, common spaces are places where we can interact with one another and share <b>common experiences</b>. <<set $knowCC to false>> Which of the following is <u>NOT</u> an example of common spaces? For the sake of this question, assume that we are not under social distancing measures.... [[A. Concourse area at Dunearn Sec->nextPassage2]] [[B. Void Deck->nextPassage2]] [[C. Workplaces->nextPassage2]] [[D. Cyberspace (i.e. online space)->nextPassage2]] [[E. The playground->nextPassage2]] [[F. Hawker Centre->nextPassage2]] [[G. None of the above->nextPassage2][$knowCC to true]]

<<if $knowAns3>> Well done $name! As you would have learnt in class, identities are complex because different categories such as race, ethncity, religion, nationality, do not match neatly to one another. For example, you can be of the same race and ethnic group as your classmate, but you may have different religions. [[Click here to continue ->contJourney]] <<else>> Try again! Think about "identities". Does our religion always match our race / ethnicity / nationality? <<if visited() % 2 is 0>>\ Try not to guess the answer, $name, if that is what you are doing. <<endif>>\ <<if visited() % 3 is 0>>\ $name, it is not a good idea to keep clicking these links repeatedly without reading them... <<endif>>\ [[Click here to contine ->masjidJamae]] <</if>>

<<if $knowAns2>> Well done $name! What are some other examples of "common spaces" that you know of? These common spaces can promote interactions between immigrants, between immigrants and citizens, and between citizens as well. [[Click here to continue ->contJourney]] <<else>> <<if visited() % 2 is 0>>\ Try not to guess the answer, $name, if that is what you are doing. <<endif>>\ <<if visited() % 3 is 0>>\ $name, it is not a good idea to keep clicking these links repeatedly without reading them... <<endif>>\ You may want to read the description to learn more about the Sri Mariamman Temple, before trying to answer the question again. [[Click here to contine ->smTemple]] <</if>>

<<if $knowAns1>> Good job $name! Even within the same religion, people may hold different beliefs. An religious instiution may cater to the needs (and beliefs) of some members of the religion, but not all members of the same religion. [[Click here to continue ->contJourney]] <<else>> Try again! [[Click here to contine ->btrTemple]] <</if>>

<<if $knowCC>> Well done $name! Examples of common spaces can include void decks, schools, parks, and even the cyberspace! [[ click here to continue ->potentialTensions]] <<else>> <<if visited() % 2 is 0>>\ Try not to guess the answer, $name, if that is what you are doing. <<endif>>\ <<if visited() % 3 is 0>>\ $name, it is not a good idea to keep clicking these links repeatedly without reading them... <<endif>>\ It seems that you don't know the answer yet. Please go back to the previous page and try again. You may want to read up more about "common spaces" as well (your textbook is a good start) [[Click here to contine ->testChamber]] <</if>>

<h1>Potential Tensions between Religious Groups</h1> Despite efforts to promote harmony between members of different religions, there can be <b>tensions</b> when there is a lack of understanding between different religious groups. At the same time, it is important to note that respect has to go both ways. Take a look at the following article to look at examples of tensions over the burning of joss paper in the neighbourhood, noise level from different religious activities, etc. <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/loud-noise-in-common-areas-burning-of-religious-items-could-lead-to-tensions-among" target="_blank">Click here to read this article on The Straits Times>></a> Many of these tensions arise over the use of common spaces. <h2>Ultimately, how can tensions be reduced?</h2><li>Develop greater understading between people of different religions</li> <li>Having limits as well in order to respect the common spaces of others (e.g. confining the burning of joss papers to authorised receptacles or spaces, having rules regarding the sound volume and time period of events)</li> What are some other suggestions that you may have? [[Click HERE to proceed ->endJourney]]

<h1>End of Virtual Tour</h1> Congratulations $name, you have come to the end of this virtual journey. Before you leave, take a look at this quote by Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, K . Shanmugam (2016) <img src="assets/endQuote.PNG" width="100%"> What can you do to help promote greater religious understanding and celebrate diversity in Singapore? You, $name, can definitely play a part in ensuring that we can live harmoniously in a diverse society.