The document discusses the making of national culture in Singapore by addressing several key aspects: 1. It highlights the importance of multiracialism, multilingualism, and the formation of a new national identity in managing racial issues and tensions. 2. It discusses how policies around language, education, religion, and meritocracy were implemented to promote integration and prevent communal conflict while recognizing different ethnic groups. 3. It emphasizes that cultivating a shared national identity and values around pragmatism, self-discipline, and economic progress were crucial to Singapore's development as a nation.

1. The Making of National Culture in Singapore

13. Shared Values to mould future destiny Knowing where you are going is more important than knowing where you came from