The aim of Singapore's policies is to foster <strong>social cohesion</strong> and national loyalty, which Lee Kuan Yew felt was crucial for sustaining Singapore after independence when he was Prime Minister. There is a weighty emphasis on racial harmony and subsequent case study of historical events, such as the <strong>1964 Race Riots</strong>. Today, Singapore stands as a model of multicultural harmony, where diverse communities live and work together while celebrating their unique traditions.