Little India Trishaw Trails - Deepavali Edition (8 Oct)
2021-10-08 18:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Get into the festive mood this Deepavali! Join our Trishaw Trails on Friday evenings in October.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the trishaw ride while taking in the sights, sounds, and festivities of Little India as the precinct ushers in the Festival of Lights!

Each trail duration is 15 minutes and there are 8 time slots to book from:

6:00pm
6:15pm
6:30pm
6:45pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
7:30pm
7:45pm

Note:
1 ticket is priced at $10
1 ticket permits 2 passengers for a 15-minute trail.

Terms & Conditions:
• Each trishaw requires and is limited to two passengers only
• Trishaw Trail participants are to arrive at IHC 15 minutes earlier
• Trishaw Trail will begin and end at IHC
• Face masks to be worn throughout the duration of the trishaw trail
• Trail duration is subject to traffic conditions and delays
• Trishaws are sanitized between use
• Social distancing is enforced throughout the experience

Join in, get tickets now!

Community on Colours
2021-10-09 - 2021-11-21 | Poli @ Clive Street, Clive Street
Watch as Lisha sets another record for the Singapore Book Of Records! A collaboration with Narpani Pearavai & Singarangoli by Mrs Vijaya Mohan, supported by Indian Heritage Centre, Community on Colours is an installation made by 100,000 handmade colourful paper flowers contributed by multi-racial organizations in Singapore. The activity of making these flowers is therapeutic and the work of many hands enhances community bonding and racial harmony.

Come see it for yourself at Poli@Clive Street between the 9th of October and the 21st of November!

Rangoli & Kolam Workshop @ IHC
2021-10-09 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-10-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Objective: To discover and learn the basics of Rangoli and Kolam. Participants will get hands-on experience in this cultural activity that revolves around creating geometrical and artistic patterns with coloured rice powder or rice grains!

Terms & Conditions:
• Suitable for 8 years and above.
• Participants are to arrive 10 minutes earlier.
• Face masks to be worn throughout the duration of the experience.
• Social distancing is enforced throughout the experience.
• IHC will be taking photos of this event for publicity and marketing materials. If you should have any queries or concerns, please approach our Front Desk counter.
• All information is correct at time of broadcast. The Centre reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the programmes without prior notice.

Join in the fun and get your tickets now!

Little India Trishaw Trails - Deepavali Edition (15 Oct)
2021-10-15 18:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore

S1 Starters: Managing Transition to Adolescence and Secondary School
2021-10-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Zoom
The move to secondary school means a number of major changes for all children. While most children are able to cope and get accustomed to them, some may struggle and may require additional support. For a few, lack of preparation or support can result in them floundering and facing difficulties such as lack of confidence, inability to make new friends and adjusting to the new academic curriculum. This could negatively affect them throughout their remaining secondary school days.

Takeaways for parents:

Understand changes in transition & adolescent stage
Staying engaged with your teen
Set limits to behaviour but pick your battles
Offer emotional support through empathy
Practical tips to manage the transition

Join us in this online seminar as we learn the changes experienced by our teens, how we support them emotionally, manage their behaviour and practical tips on helping them make the transition to secondary school.

Conducted via Zoom
The link for the session will be sent separately to your email after registration and processing the application.

Fees: fully subsidised for eligible participants with PCI of $1000 and below

Eligibility: Open to Indian parents with children aged 11 to 12, must be Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents with PCI $1000 and below.

Enquiries: Ms Juanita / T: 1800 295 3333 / E: queries@sinda.org.sg

Zoom Talk on Lasting Power of Attorney & Will Matters
2021-10-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Online Zoom
This event will cover:

What are will and LPA?
Who should make a will and LPA?
Why make it a will and LPA, what are the benefits?
How do I make a will and LPA?

Speaker: Mr Kalaithasan s/o Karuppaya, Advocate & Solicitor

Conducted in English. No fee required!

Closing Date for Registrations: 8 October 2021

Enquiries: jkz5rc@gmail.com

Registration (Scan QR code below):

Deepavali Masterclass by Celebrity Star Chef Arifin
2021-10-16 15:30 - 17:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
Tune in to our Facebook live masterclass to learn the secrets of Chef Arifin, the owner of renowned Bacos the Dine of Little India also known as the Vasantham Chef

What we’ll be making:

Three flavored wrapped chicken biriyani
Spicy, sweet & sour eggplant
Saffron flavored mango kulfi

Interesting and unique recipes for everyone to try at home!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to catch the session in time, and visit Bacos the Dine at Tekka Place, Little India to try out the chef’s own fusion recipes this Deepavali!

How we celebrate our Deepavali
2021-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
An interesting and educational insight into the different ethnic groups within the Indian community in Singapore and how each celebrates Deepavali according to their respective cultures and customs. A must see for anyone interested in the diversity of the Indian society.

A colorful video compilation of the various Indian ethnicities to better understand our rich traditions and practices.

Let’s hear from all age groups of South, North, East, and West Indians on their type of dressing, food, and celebrations on Deepavali day! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to catch the compilation!

Deepavali Sweets & Savouries Cooking Demo
2021-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
நம்ம வீட்டு தீபாவளி பலகாரம்

A complete online demonstration of popular Indian sweets & savouries by the experts of Lisha Women’s Wing!

Learn how to make easy and great-tasting recipes!

What we will be making at this session:

Maami’s Murukku

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to catch the session in time!

Deepavali Sweets and Savories Day 2
2021-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
நம்ம வீட்டு தீபாவளி பலகாரம்

A complete online demonstration of popular Indian sweets & savouries by the experts of Lisha Women’s Wing!

Learn how to make easy and great tasting recipes!

What we will be making:
Cashew Raisin Nei Urundai

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to catch the session in time!

Deepavali Sweets and Savories Day 3
2021-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
நம்ம வீட்டு தீபாவளி பலகாரம்

A complete online demonstration of popular Indian sweets & savouries by the experts of Lisha Women’s Wing!

Learn how to make easy and great tasting recipes!

What we will be making: Almond Badusha

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to catch the session in time!

Little India Trishaw Trails - Deepavali Edition (22 Oct)
2021-10-22 18:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore

Deepavali Kajana Hunt 2021
2021-10-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Little India
Scour through the streets of Little India in search of Deepavali treasure!

About this event:
Perform tasks to find solutions to get to the next station and in the process, learn about Little India, the Indian culture, and Deepavali! Test your deductive skills to win attractive prizes!

Register only in a team of 2.
Each registrant needs to purchase an individual ticket; ticket prices at S$5.
Participants must be above the age of 13.
A compulsory-to-attend zoom briefing will be given in the week leading up to the event.
All team members have to be present and participate to avoid disqualification.
Withdrawal is not possible after registration.
Please reach out to +65 9487 1635 in case of queries!

Safety measures – All teams will be released at intervals so as to reduce crowding and timed individually. Only 10 teams will be permitted to participate in one session. Masks must be worn during the activity at all times. No food/drinks will be consumed in the duration of the treasure hunt.

Updates will be sent out via email . By purchasing a ticket you are permitting the use of images and videos taken during the event to be used for marketing purposes by the organisers.

Paper Garland Thoranam Workshop
2021-10-23 10:30 - 12:00
In this paper flower garland and thoranam making workshop, participants will learn to make brightly coloured strings of flowers made of crepe paper that will add a touch of brightness and colour to their homes as they usher in the festival of lights and celebrate Deepavali!

Registrations will open on 18 October 2021.

Deepavali Special "Party" Mandram
2021-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
தீபாவளி கொண்டாத்தில் அதிகம் ஈடுபாடு காட்டுவது ஆண்களா ? பெண்களா ?

Who Indulges more in Deepavali Celebrations ? Men or Women ?

A lively and jovial debate in colloquial Tamil in the presence of a celebrity judge Erode Magesh from Tamil Nadu and Vasantham celebrities for an evening of laughter and appreciation of the language!

Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to catch the debate!

Little India Trishaw Trails - Deepavali Edition (29 Oct)
2021-10-29 18:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore

Best Photography Contest
2021-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
Are you the next Réhahn awaiting the perfect heritage landscape to capture? Then this is your chance to capture your favourite and appealing spots in Little India with the most striking submissions, walking away with prizes.

Explore Little India through the lens of your camera and submit what you see to stand a chance to win big! Showcase the uniqueness of Little India in your shots, tell us where and why you took your picture, and win your prize!

Register here before the 10th of October, email your submission to us, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see your featured entries!

Deepavali Best Decorated Home
2021-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Show off your home decorating skills this Deepavali and stand to win attractive Deepavali Hampers! Post your one-minute video entry on our Facebook page, add the following to the caption –

‘@LISHAWomensWing, @Chandrika Rajaram @Uma Stark #bestdecoratedhome #deepavalisg’

and submit your entries before the 25th of October. The entry with the most likes has the best chance of winning. Look out for our featured video reel on the 30th of October!

Tik Tok Deepavali Dance Challenge
2021-10-31 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.facebook.com/Officiallishasg
Gather an Indian friend or three and show us your skills with a Deepavali tune on Tiktok and win big! Add the hashtags – #LISHA, #LWW, and #deepavalitiktokchallenge to your video on Tik Tok and post it by the 17th of October to stand a chance to win attractive Deepavali hampers!

Remember to dress in Indian attire in your submission to be eligible
Make sure to use a Deepavali song while recording your video
One entry is allowed per group of people. A maximum of 4 people are allowed to a group. At least one of the participants in the video must be Indian.
Submit your videos between the 10th and 17th of October (Before 23:59)
The most liked videos stand the best chance of winning!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see your featured videos.

The Roots & Route from India (An Online Forum)
2021-11-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Online Zoom
National Heritage Board and Genealogy Society Singapore is working on a series of online events this year on roots & heritage for the different ethnic groups in Singapore.

The synopsis for this Zoom Forum is as follows:

Theme: Family stories, Migration history and Community development

Speaker 1: Subbiah Lakshmanan, an amateur historian with a passion for colonial history and Indian history. He has also been a museum docent trainer since 2006.

Talk Content:

Perspectives on 2,000 years of migration/trading history between India and the Malay Peninsula
Founding of Singapore and the India connection
Growth of the colony with several waves of immigration
The Indian community today and post-independence immigrants

Speaker 2: Jayapal Ramasamy, Chairman at Hallmark Capital, Chairman for Trace Capital and Director/Compliance officer at Chancery Asset Management.

Talk Content:

My earlier roots: Family and lineage
Family Stories: Racial integration, cultural integration, religious integration and community integration
Family’s place in Singapore and contributions

We cordially invite friends and members to join in for the Zoom event.

Kindly register by the latest 4 November at 5 pm.

We earnestly look forward to your participation.

Kids Pongal Storytelling and Craft Session
2022-01-08 10:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis
Pongal is a four day harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and the various farm animals that help to contribute to a bountiful harvest. This Pongal, Think Tamil Academy presents an enriching puppet storytelling & craft session that follows the adventures of Vedha & Deva’s first harvest festival!
Join this session of learning through dramatized storytelling and fun activities. Get your tickets NOW!

Programme Highlights
– Dramatized Storytelling Session
– Pongal Sing-along
– Arts & Craft Session – Paint your own Pongal pots
– Fun Pongal Treasure Hunt

Why Join?
Kids get to enjoy an educational programming experience specially designed to support their physical, social, cognitive and emotional development while instilling an appreciation for arts & culture through various activities in this 1hr workshop suitable for 4 years and above!

Sessions

Saturday, 8 January 2022 | 10am – 11am (Pre-schoolers) {Language: Tamil}
Saturday, 8 January 2022 | 12:45pm – 1:45pm (Pre-schoolers) {Language: Tamil}
Saturday, 8 January 2022 | 4pm – 5pm (Pre-schoolers) {Language: Tamil}
Sunday, 9 January 2022 | 10am – 11am (Pre-schoolers) {Language: English}
Sunday, 9 January 2022 | 1pm – 2pm (Pre-schoolers) {Language: English}
Saturday, 15 January 2022 | 10am – 11am (Primary) {Language: Tamil}
Saturday, 15 January 2022 | 12:45pm – 1:45pm (Primary) {Language: Tamil}
Saturday, 15 January 2022 | 4pm – 5pm (Primary) {Language: Tamil}
Sunday, 16 January 2022 | 10am – 11am (Primary) {Language: English}
Sunday, 16 January 2022 | 1pm – 2pm (Primary) {Language: English}

Art Workshop - Pongal Pot Painting 2022
2022-01-08 10:00 - 2022-01-09 19:30 | Little India Shopkeepers & Heritage Assocation, Poi@ Clive Street, Little India, Singapore, 209786, Singapore
Unleash your creativity and get into the festive spirit of Pongal by decorating your very own pots.

Dates:
8 January 2022
9 January 2022

Sessions:

10 am – 11.30 am
2 pm – 3.30 pm
5 pm – 7.30 pm

Note:

Age requirements: 12 years and above.
10 participants per session
Must be vaccinated to participate.

Miniature Clay Crafting Workshop
2022-01-08 11:30 - 2022-01-16 12:30 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Celebrate this Pongal by making miniatures that capture the pongal spirit. Learn how to work with air dry polymer clay and acrylic paint to decorate a miniature Pongal pot and stove. Learn intricate artistic techniques to make cute miniatures that are great souvenirs to take home!

Highlights:
– Paint and decorate your own Pongal miniature pot
– Create a miniature banana leaf fridge magnet

Why Join?
Join us for a sensory adventure to create and decorate cute miniatures that are unqiue Pongal souvenirs to bring home. In just an hour, you will be taught clay moulding and intricate painting techniques that you can even use in the future to make many more adorable items of your own. Create special Pongal memories with this workshop!

Sessions:
8 January, 2022 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
9 January, 2022 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
15 January, 2022 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
16 January, 2022 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm

Ticket Prices: $5.00

Mandala Dot Painting Workshop
2022-01-08 14:00 - 2022-01-16 16:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Description:
Paint your own pongal pot with the therapeutic technique of mandala dot painting. This art form uses circles and other geometric designs to represent the essence of life and also draw a focal point of concentration through it’s uniformity and vibrant play of colours. Join this session to be a part of the Pongal festivities while learning a traditional Indian art form!

Programming Highlights:
– Master mandala dot painting
– Pulli Kolam & Rangoli designs
– “Number of Dots” competition

Why Join?
Kids and adults can learn the art of mandala dot painting using the contempary combination of Pulli Kolam and Rangoli designs. All materials are provided, you just have to bring a creative spirit! You’ll get to bring home a one of a kind Pongal Pot designed by you, bringing unique festive decoration to your home. There will also be a “Guess the Number of Dots” competition for a chance to win attractive mystery prizes!

Sessions:
8 January 2022 | 2 – 3.30 pm
9 January 2022 | 2.30 – 4 pm
15 January 2022 | 2 – 3.30 pm
16 January 2022 | 2.30 – 4 pm

Ticket Price: $5

Little India Pongal Trail & Cultural Experience
2022-01-10 18:30 - 2022-01-13 19:30 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis
Join us for a fun filled evening soaking in the festivities of Pongal while learning more about its significance to the Indian community! Our evening trail experience includes a variety of live demonstrations, and hands-on activities which will give you a deeper understanding of Pongal. Start the trail at the Indian Heritage Centre to learn more about the 4 days of this harvest festival.

Programme Highlights:

– Soaking in the festivities at the colourful and vibrant Pongal market along Campbell Lane
– Learn the art of thoranam tying, in a nature setting
– Receive a DIY Kolam kit
– Learn a Indian Folk dance, kollattam (stick dance)
– Bring home a sweet pongal sample

Why Join?

Heighten your senses with the festivities at Campbell Lane, experience the many activities that make up the rich Pongal experience, and learn the significance of Pongal and how it is celebrated specifically in Singapore! Have a fun-filled evening full of hands-on activities and gain new knowledge about Indian culture!

Day/Time slots:
10 January, 2022, 6.30 – 7.30 pm
11 January, 2022, 6.30 – 7.30 pm
12 January, 2022, 6.30 – 7.30 pm
13 January 2022, 6.30 – 7.30 pm

Event Cost: S$10

Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL)
2022-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Zoom
About the Programme
Give your child a healthier start this new year with HPB’s Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) workshop.

You can learn the following:

What are the common challenges with early eating behaviours and how to address them
Why good nutrition is important for your child
How a Healthy Pre-school helps your child have a healthy start
How you can provide healthy meals at home
How to make smart food choices during meal planning
How you can stay active with your children

What are you waiting for? Hurry sign-up!

Conducted via Zoom; the link for the session will be sent separately to your email after registration and processing the application.

Fees: Fully subsidised for eligible participants with PCI of $1000 and below.

Eligibility: Open to Indian parents & caregivers with children aged 3 to 6, must be Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents with PCI $1000 and below.

Enquiries: Ms Sangeetha D/O Tamilselvam / T: 1800 295 3333 / E:queries@sinda.org.sg

Youth Engagement Programme: Scribee Moodlight Workshop
2022-01-22 11:00 - 12:30 | SINDA, 1 Beatty Road, 209943, Singapore
About the Programme:
Participants will learn how to create an image suitable for engraving or may just use the references provided. They will also learn the different ways of engraving and creating line textures on the acrylic board. Each participant will have an individual set of materials and tools together with the light stand.

Note:

Registration form is to be filled in by the parent/guardian of the participant.
Incomplete forms will not be considered as part of the registration.
As materials are being purchased, we seek your cooperation in attending the workshop.
Lunch – bento set provided (for takeaway)
Upon successful registration, an email will be sent after 18 January 2022

CultuRediscover Series: Special Tours at the Indian Heritage Centre
2022-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Description
Join us for a facilitated tour of the Indian Heritage Centre’s permanent galleries. The Centre traces the history of the Indian and South Asian communities in Southeast Asia. Learn more about the distinctiveness of Singaporean Indian cultures in our multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society, and gain a greater appreciation of the diversity of local Indian identity and social norms in Singapore.

Tour conducted in English | Suitable for 15 years and above | Free admission, tour registration required (refundable deposit of $15).
