In Singapore - where three quarters of the population are Chinese - Buddhism is the main religion, though many Singaporean Chinese consider themselves specifically Taoist or Confucianist . There's also a smaller, but significant, Hindu Indian presence, as well an Islamic congregation. Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam all play a vital role in the everyday lives of the population. Indeed, some religious festivals, like Muslim Hari Raya and Hindu Thaipusam, have been elevated to such stature that they are among the main cultural events in the calendar.