Dad’s Journey – No Drama Discipline
2022-03-12 10:00 - 2022-04-12 11:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Online Zoom
About the Programme
This fathering talk aims to cover topics on child discipline that is based on brain development science that helps children move from reactivity to receptivity.

Besides de-escalating conflicts, fathers will learn how to stretch a child’s brain and strengthen the bond with him or her. This session is conducted by the Centre for Fathering!

Join us on a web seminar as we provide you with practical tips to guide and interact constructively with children.

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

Eligibility: Open to all Indian fathers of children aged 12 and below, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents.

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

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

Dravidian and Indus Valley Script - a Talk by Professor Asko Parpola
2022-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Online Zoom
Tamil is considered by many scholars to be the oldest spoken language in the world and is believed to have its roots in the Indus Valley civilization. The Indus Valley scripts were discovered in 1921 and even after 100 years they still remain an enigma – undeciphered conclusively. In comparison, the Middle Eastern scripts like Egyptian, Sumerian and Akkadian have been deciphered with certainty.

Professor Asko Parpola, who has studied the script for six decades will be giving a zoom talk on this subject, “Dravidian and Indus Valley Script”. Professor Parpola is an Indologist who is currently Professor Emeritus of Indology and South Asian Studies at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

The Centre for Singapore Tamil Culture (CSTC) and the National Library Board are very pleased to bring you the above talk. Rarely have Singaporeans been given a chance to listen to such eminent scholars on Indology. Those who read Prof Parpola’s seminal book Deciphering the Indus Script were highly impressed and he is now an iconic figure in this field. So try not to miss it. As the talk is in English, non-Tamils too will enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing you at the talk! No registration is required.

This is an online Zoom event.

Click here to join via Facebook.

If you miss this talk, please catch it on https://www.singaporetamil.org/

What is Dementia? (A Talk in Tamil)
2022-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Zoom
How does dementia affect a person? How can dementia be diagnosed, maintained and how else can the effects of dementia be managed? Want to know more? Join us!

Speaker: Dr Vidhya D Pillay, Senior Resident Physician, Family and Community Medicine, Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital

Registration: Call 6484 8040

Pre-school Music Workshop: The Healthy Way
2022-04-23 12:50 - 14:00 | Online Zoom
About the Programme
Expressing through singing, dancing and playing of the instruments, preschoolers will explore and learn the importance of being healthy and the steps they can take to lead a healthy lifestyle!

Eligibility: Open to all Indian children aged 4 to 6, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Fees: Fully subsidised for the eligible participants with family PCI $1000 & below.

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

Enquiries: T: 1800 295 3333 | Email: queries@sinda.org.sg

Tamil Language Festival 2022
2022-04-24 09:30 - 17:30 | Online Event, Singapore
A Virtual Seminar Conference

Topic:

சமுதாய மாற்றத்திதில் இளையரின் புத்தாக்கப்பணி
Youths’ Innovative Role in Societal Change

This event is jointly organized by the Tamil Language Council and Singapore Tamil Youths’ Club.

Mobile Videographer Pro Workshop
2022-04-30 11:00 - 14:00 | SINDA Youth Hub @ Jurong Point, Jurong Point 1, Community Hub, #06-03, 648886, Singapore
About the Programme
Are you ready to become the next big influencer on social media? Learn and master video post-production through a simple 8-step process. Dive in and learn to edit, add transitions, effects and build a story in the mobile app.

Note: Participants are required to bring along a fully charged smartphone.

Fees: Fully subsidised for participants with a family PCI of $1,000 and below.

Eligibility: Open to all Indian youth aged 13 to 21 years old who are Singaporeans/Singapore Permanent Residents.

Enquiries: Call 1800 295 3333 or Email: queries@sinda.org.sg

7 Wonders of Tamil
2022-04-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Drama Centre, National Library, 100 Victoria Street, #03-01 National Library, Singapore, 188064, Singapore
Seven original compositons will be produced by multi-award winning flautist, Niranjan Pandian and performed by the Brahmastra Ensemble. The compositions in the form of a music album will be dedicated to our Tamil language as we feature local youth lyric writers, singers and Indian classical musicians. Immerse yourself as we bring you an audio-visual treat happening on the 30th April 2022 at the National Library Drama Center from 8 to 9.30 p.m.

Featuring Singers: Madhavan, Meenkashy, Nanditha, Punitha, Sai Vignesh, Karthigeyan and Harran Punithan

Featuring Lyricists: Ashwini Selvaraj, Dhinesh Selvaraj, Aravinth and Santhia

பல விருதுகளைப் பெற்ற பிரபல புல்லாங்குழல் இசைக் கலைஞர் நிரஞ்சன் பாண்டியனின் இசையமைப்பில், தமிழ்மொழி விழா 2022ல் பிரம்மாஸ்தரா இசைக்குழுவினரால் ஏழு பாடல்கள் படைக்கப்படவிருக்கின்றன. நமது தமிழ்மொழிக்கு சமர்ப்பணமாக விளங்கவிருக்கும் இப்பாடல்களை, இளம் உள்ளூர் எழுத்தாளர்கள் எழுதியுள்ளனர் – அவற்றை சிங்கையின் இளம் பாடகர்களும் இந்திய கர்நாடக இசைக் கலைஞர்களும் படைக்கவிருக்கிறார்கள். இசை ஆல்பம் வடிவில் வெளியாகவிருக்கும் இந்த ஏழு பாடல்களையும் கேட்டு மகிழவும், அவை படைக்கப்படுவதைக் கண்டு களிக்கவும், 30 ஏப்ரல் 2022 அன்று தேசிய நூலகத்தின் டிராமா செண்டரில், இரவு 8 முதல் 9.30 வரை நடைபெறவிருக்கும் இசை விருந்தில் கலந்துகொள்ள வாருங்கள்.

Ticket prices: $18. (Only limited tickets available)

In conjunction with Tamil Language Festival 2022.

Little India Heritage Trail – Street Corner Heritage Galleries Edition
2022-05-14 10:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis
The distinctive Little India precinct melds the old with the new, hosting trades from the past beside modern businesses, old conserved shophouses next to high rise buildings. In this precinct, you can find flower garland vendors next to restaurants serving both traditional and fusion meals, small traditional businesses along multi-storey departmental stores. These are just some ways in which the precinct retains aspects of its history within today’s modern context. As part of Singapore Heritage Festival 2022, join us on this new edition of the Little India Heritage Trail which also features the Street Corner Heritage Galleries featuring various heritage businesses in the precinct.

Programming Highlights
– Discover the rich heritage of the various businesses in the Little India precinct through this guided tour.
– Listen to anecdotal stories of first- and second-generation heritage business owners and trace the evolution journey of this vibrant cultural precinct.

Why Join?

The rich experiences of heritage businesses in the Little India precinct are being celebrated and documented through the Street Corner Heritage Galleries scheme. Join this tour to find out more about these heritage businesses.

Tickets at S$10.

Dwitheeya - 2nd Anniversary (Day 1: Bharatanatyam & Mohiniyattam performances)
2022-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Alliance Française, 1 Sarkies Road, 258130, Singapore
A 2-day celebration of Indian Classical Dance Forms- Bharatanatyam & Mohiniyattam by the kin of Medasvi along with live orchestra.

On Day 1, May 14, the dancers showcase traditional Bharatanatyam items followed by a Mohiniyattam Thematic Production on Lord Ayyappa “Tatwamasi” .

On Day 2, May 15 , the dancers showcases an amalgamation of 2 repertoires of Mohiniyattam

Ticket Prices:

S$23 for May 14 performance
S$23 for May 15 performance
S$40 for May 14 & 15 performances

Dwitheeya - 2nd Anniversary (Day 2: Mohiniyattam performances)
2022-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Alliance Française, 1 Sarkies Road, 258130, Singapore

Rangoli Making with Vijaya Mohan
2022-05-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2022-05-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Meeting Point: National Museum of Singapore, Level 3 Explore Room, 93 Stamford Road, 178897, Singapore
Rangoli is a multi-coloured floor decoration that symbolises wealth, joy, and prosperity, as well as thanksgiving to deities. The art of Rangoli originated from India and was brought to Singapore by Indian migrants who settled here.

Make sure to join this workshop to learn about the history, ingredients and evolution of rangoli in Singapore. Not only that! You get the chance to make your own rangoli and bring it home!

Please take note of the following:

Once all tour slots are filled, no walk-ins will be accepted.
No exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for tour cancellation.
Kindly arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a bottle of water.
Electronic or printed ticket(s) must be presented in order to join this tour.
The tour may be partly or totally cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Participants will receive a full refund in the case of programme cancellation.
By agreeing to join the tour, each participant shall be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to carelessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.

Safe Management Measures:

Participants must be masked when indoors at all times. Participants who do not comply will not be admitted.

Enquiries: Email NHB_SHF@nhb.gov.sg.

Ayurveda Health Talk
2022-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, 118628
About this Programme:
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic system of nutrition that has been practised by millions for thousands of years. It is known as “the science of life” and covers vast range of topics from philosophy to body mind soul environment seasons plants animals etc. The talk by Ms Vasanthi Pillay, President of the Ayurveda Association of Singapore (AAOS) will delve deeper into it’s background, explain it’s universal and timeless principles and why it continues to guide us in holistic wellness today.

The key topics that will be covered are:

• Ayurvedic perspective of Nourishment
• Customised nutrition vs broad based nutrition
• Why digestion is the key to health
• Ayurveda concept of gut microbiome and gut health
• Why and how thoughts play a role in nutrition

In addition, all participants will receive a Herbal drink recipe to help improve digestion.

National Family Week – BollyDance
2022-06-05 17:00 - 18:15 | The Studio, 112 Middle Rd,, #07-01 Midland House, 188970, Singapore
About this Programme
Come join in the fun as you get to dance and groove with your family to a catchy Bollywood song! What’s great about this is that you will have so much fun accomplishing your dance moves that you won’t realize how much energy you’re burning. At the end of the class, you will be engaged in an interactive session where you and your children can share your thoughts on how you felt spending time with your families through dance! And without a doubt, you will get to walk away with new moves up your sleeve as well!

Dancing never feels like a chore, so what are you waiting for? Come & Dance it off!

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

Eligibility: Open to all Indian parents with children aged 5 to 10, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Enquiries: Ms Vidhya | T: 1800 295 3333 | E: queries@sinda.org.sg

Virtual Escape Room
2022-06-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Zoom event
About this Programme
Are you interested in finding clues and solving mysteries but with a twist?

This Escape Room Experience you are about to encounter is like none other! It is virtual, and you will be finding clues together with your family while planning that massive escape! The Fun Empire is here to create fun and favourite memories for you and your family for a lifetime! Join us for a Virtual Escape Room Experience especially designed by The Fun Empire’s in-house game experts.

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

Eligibility: Open to all Indian parents with children aged 7 to 12, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Enquiries: Ms Vidhya | T: 1800 295 3333 | E: queries@sinda.org.sg

Chokmah (Hands & Craft)
2022-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 | CHOKMAH Studio, 315B, Yishun Ave 9, #09-198, 762315, Singapore
About this Programme
Children love being hands-on with everything, and many parents do too! Come and learn, as a family, the ways to craft your very own signature Marble and Terrazzo Mini Plant Pot using Jesmonite. You will learn about the fantastic properties of Jesmonite, followed by the various techniques in making your own handcrafted pots, including colour mixing, pouring, and casting techniques! These pots are suitable for the growth of microgreens or even succulents!

It opens a whole new world for children while learning different tips and techniques for using Jesmonite. On the other hand, parents can guide their children to discover their creative skills! This workshop also provides special bonding time for you and your children to take on a challenge and work together. These types of activities are great ways for families to bond and spend quality time with one another instead of staring at their phone/laptop screens.

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

Eligibility: Open to all Indian parents with children aged 7 to 12, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Enquiries: Ms Vidhya | T: 1800 295 3333 | E: queries@sinda.org.sg

SINDA Digital Day 2022
2022-06-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8,, 408601
About this Programme
SINDA is bringing back Digital Day this June Holiday! Sign your primary-level child up for an exciting Robotics team competition, with multiple programmes catered for all members of the family!

Children Robotics Competition
at Event Hall 2-1
Children will be put in groups of five for a competition focused on Micro: Bit. Participants will be given the opportunity to put to test their robotics knowledge as well as their teamwork skills in this mini fun competition! And of course, there are exciting prizes to be won for all children, which include trophies, medals as well as POPULAR vouchers up to $100!

1st Prize – $100 worth of vouchers per child + Gold Star Trophies
2nd Prize – $70 worth of vouchers per child + Silver Star Trophies
3rd Prize – $50 worth of vouchers per child + Bronze Star Trophies
Consolation Prizes – $30 worth of vouchers per child + Gold Star Medals

Pre-school Coding Workshop
@ Training Room 1-1
Your child is never too young to start developing curiosity in the digital world. In this simplified coding workshop, children will be introduced to icon-based coding as well as its influence in the physical world. On top of this, all pre-schoolers will leave with a certificate as well as a gift pack, containing interactive books on cyber wellness.

Parenting Talk – Cyber Wellness
@ Event Hall 2-2
This talk gives a holistic perspective through real-life case studies, as well as cutting edge research. Come join us and learn practical handles to plan a media diet for your children and gain ideas to implement good practices in your families! What’s more, all participants will receive an exclusive gift bag, that even includes some beneficial parenting books!

Come join us at Lifelong Learning Institute for a day filled with exciting digital programmes and leave with prizes, gift bags and an amazing memory to remember this June Holidays by! Bento boxes and drinks will be catered for all participants!

Programme Details
Children Robotics Competition

Registration Starts at
1:00 pm

Competition
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Results & Prize Presentation
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Pre-school Coding Workshop

Registration Starts at
1:15 pm

Coding Workshop & Mini Showcase
1:45 pm to 5:00 pm

Parenting Workshop

Registration Starts at
1:15 pm

Part 1
1:45 pm to 2:45 pm

Break
2:45 pm to 3:00 pm

Part 2
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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

Eligibility: Open to all Indian parents with children aged 7 to 12, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Enquiries: Ms Geethanjali | T: 1800 295 3333 | E: queries@sinda.org.sg

Care Community Annual Charity Dinner 2022
2022-06-25 18:00 - 22:00 | HomeTeam NS Khatib Clubhouse, 2 Yishun Walk, 767944, Singapore
Tickets at $20.

Registrations: Ms Kulesh (M: 9093 3013) or Mr Vela – (M: 9457 3691)

Walking Little India: Taste, Feel & Experience
2022-06-26 16:00 | Rochor MRT, 11 Rochor Canal Road, 188505, Singapore
An exciting, educational and multi-sensory walking tour

In Singapore, we have infinite opportunities to learn and experience different cultures and religions. The Indian community, the third largest ethnic group in Singapore, offers a history of migration; colourful customs, exciting traditions and intriguing rituals.

Walking Little India: Taste, Feel & Experience, the second of our heritage and cultural series, walks you through the vibrant streets of the ethnic enclave, Little India. Meandering through the narrow and busy streets, be prepared to engage all your senses, as:

We explore the history and richness that make up Little India
We discover the meaning behind the vibrant colours, customs and traditions of the Indian community
We experience the culture itself through garlands, the ancient art of Henna and sampling of sweet snacks

Your journey in Little India will be a multi-sensory one that uses the outdoors as our classroom!

Why join this tour?
We will bring you down the most interesting streets of mazy Little India. Discover and understand the beautiful Indian culture through landmarks, religious places of worship, street art and murals. Through these highlights, you will have a better understanding of the Indian culture and the history that shaped it.

Your tour Includes:
1) A flower garland
2) Henna tattoo on one hand
3) Sample of traditional Indian sweets

Who is this tour for?

This tour is a perfect introduction for any visitor new to Singapore;
It is also for locals who are familiar but seek to discover more of the Singapore they live in
Great for families with school-going children. Join us for a couple of hours of outdoor education and family bonding
Friends and couples who just want a different activity.

The format of this tour will be this:

The location of the tour is known, however, the itinerary and plan are kept a mystery. Take a leap of faith!
Administrative details on what to pack, where to meet, and what we will be doing will be provided a week before.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, appropriate Safe Management Measures will be taken for the safety of all participants.
This tour will be led by a licensed guide.

Fees:
Adult Concession Ticket: $70 (Usual Price $80)
Children 8-18 years Concession Ticket: $55 (Usual Price $65)

Please refer to the General Terms & Conditions for the event.

Note: Tour will proceed with a minimum of 4 pax

Keep Calm & Let’s Talk | Pre-Schoolers
2022-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Zoom
About this Programme
While the joys of parenting are immeasurable, the struggles are very real especially when it feels impossible to communicate with your children. With the influence and dominance of technology in our children’s lives, parents need to put in an additional effort to connect with their children. Learn how empathy and effective listening can open the door into your child’s heart and help turnaround or strengthen your parent-child relationship.

Join us in this webinar that will equip you with simple but effective tools for engaging your child in everyday conversations.

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

Eligibility: Open to all Indian parents with children aged 4 to 6, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents with PCI of $1,000 and below.

Enquiries: Ms Barveen | T: 1800 295 3333 | E: queries@sinda.org.sg

This is an Online Zoom event.

IHC Experiential Little India Discovery Trail (16 July)
2022-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis:
Sign up for a guided cultural trail this Racial Harmony Day and journey through heritage in one of the most colourful historical precincts where goldsmiths, textile merchants and spice traders showcase the cross-cultural commonalities that is uniquely Singaporean!
*Suitable for participants 12 years and above

Why Join?
Learn what commonalities the Indian culture has with other ethnicities in Singapore through this guided trail. Discover how food, textile and the hospitality culture brings the community together to make a Uniquely Singapore identity!

Instructions:

Participants should arrive at the starting point 15 minutes prior to the tour starting time.
Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s) to join this tour. Walk-in registrations will not be entertained.
Dress in comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and an umbrella/raincoat in the event of wet weather.
If you are unable to locate the tour group or guide by the starting time, please have your phone on standby for the tour guide to contact you for further instructions.
Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 12 years and above.
Starting point: Indian Heritage Centre, Lobby (5 Campbell Lane)

Safe management measures for compliance:

All attendees are required to be fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19 within the past 180 days, or be medically ineligible for vaccination.
Please note that it is mandatory for all participants to wear face masks while indoors at our gallery. We strongly encourage all participants to wear face masks throughout the tour for their personal protection.
The well-being of our visitors and staff remains our primary concern. For your safety, IHC implements and follows all current safe management measures for staff and visitors. For more information, https://www.nhb.gov.sg/what-we-do/our-work/sector-development/museum-roundtable/safe-management-measures-for-museum-stakeholders

Disclaimer:
By agreeing to join the tour, each participant shall be responsible for any injury, loss or damage due to carelessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.

The tour will start on time and participants who are late may not be able to get on the tour.
Photographs may be taken for marketing and publicity purposes.
We do not accept cash payment.
No refund/exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for tour cancellation.

Tour Cancellation:

The tour will proceed in the event of wet weather and participants are advised to each prepare an umbrella or a raincoat in case.
The tour may be partly or totally cancelled due to inclement weather (e.g. – unhealthy haze conditions, thunderstorms) or due to other unforeseen circumstances affecting the tour.
In the event of tour cancellation, participants will be informed via email (a few days before the tour) and SMS (2 hours before the tour)
Participants will receive full refund in case of tour cancellation via Peatix.

IHC Experiential Little India Discovery Trail (17 July)
2022-07-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore

Creative Correction: Making Discipline Firm and Friendly
2022-07-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Zoom
About this Programme

Can discipline be loving?

Learn the principles and strategies of discipline and how to actually discipline with love. Discover the power of boundaries and consequences and how to hit that sweet spot between firm yet friendly discipline!

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

Eligibility: Open to all Indian parents with children aged 4 to 6, who are Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents with PCI of $1,000 and below.

Enquiries: Ms Barveen | T: 1800 295 3333 | E: queries@sinda.org.sg

Conducted via Zoom. The link for the session will be sent separately to your email after the registrations have been processed.

Youth Engagement Programme: Build a Diamond Kite
2022-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 | SINDA, 1 Beatty Road, 209943, Singapore
About this Programme

Calling all youth to gear up and fly their custom-designed kites sky high!

Participants will construct a simple diamond kite by assembling the given materials
Participants will learn the steps of flying a kite from professional instructors.
Each participant will be given a designer kite as part of the workshop

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

Eligibility: Open to Indian youth aged 13 to 21, must be Singaporeans/Singapore Permanent Residents.

Reporting Venue: SINDA
1 Beatty Road, Singapore 209943
(2-way transportation provided to Marina Barrage)

Enquiries: Ms Punithavathi Elengovan | T: 1800 295 3333 | E: queries@sinda.org.sg

Ayurveda and Digestion
2022-08-14 10:00 - 10:45
Ayurveda is a traditional system of science that is relevant in current times as it places a huge emphasis on diet and lifestyle for wellness and prevention of diseases. Furthermore, ayurveda is holistic in nature in that it takes all aspects of a person (mind, body, emotions, environment, age, etc) into consideration when designing a nutrition program. As such a “one-size-fits-all” approach will not work.

At this webinar, you will learn:

What is Ayurveda nutrition and why it is vastly different from modern nutrition
Why a “one-size-fits-all” solution does not work for nutrition
The importance of customising nutrition based on your ayurvedic constitution (prakriti)
Why digestion is key to health

Upon registration, a Zoom link along with login details will be sent to you.

Ilayaraja's Isai Rajangam
2022-08-20 18:30 - 21:30 | The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, 138617, Singapore
“ONLY ILAYARAAJA FANS CAN COME, NOTHING LESS WILL DO!”

Shree Dr. Ilaiyaraaja or affectionately known as Raaja sir to his fans, is all set to treat his fans in Singapore with a night of “Musical Rhapsody”. Isaignani Ilayaraja is landing in Singapore on the 20th of August 2022 for his fans here. Get ready to drench in the musical pour down. If you haven’t felt magical, we guarantee you every second of magic here.

The musical troupe and the artistes are chosen by Raaja Sir himself to deliver the best orchestra ever done globally. This event would be dedicated to the people of Singapore who have supported Raaja sir throughout his career and thanking all while celebrating his 50 Years of musical journey.

The event is going to be highly entertaining and feast to the soul of all music lovers.

Make your life memorable and book your tickets today. Not everyday Life gives us an opportunity like this.

Artist Profile:

R. Gnanathesikan (born 3 June 1943), known as Ilaiyaraaja, is an Indian film composer, conductor-arranger, singer and lyricist who works in the Indian film industry, predominantly in Tamil cinema in addition to Telugu cinema. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian music composers, he is often credited for introducing Western musical sensibilities in the South Indian film musical mainstream. He has composed more than 7,000 songs, provided film scores for more than 1,400 movies and performed in more than 20,000 concerts. Ilaiyaraaja is nicknamed “Isaignani” (musical genius) and is often referred to as “Maestro”, by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London, amongst others.

He is known for integrating Indian folk music and traditional Indian instrumentation with western classical music techniques. In 1986, he was the first Indian composer to record film songs through computer for Tamil films for Vikram. He was one of the earliest Indian film composers to use Western classical music harmonies and string arrangements in Tamil film music, and the first South Asian to compose a full symphony. He also composed Thiruvasagam in Symphony (2006), the first Indian oratorio.

Ilaiyaraaja is a recipient of five National Film Awards—three for Best Music Direction and two for Best Background Score. In 2012, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to practising artists, for his creative and experimental works in the music field. In 2010, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India and the Padma Vibhushan in 2018, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India.

In a 2013 poll conducted by CNN-IBN celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, Ilaiyaraaja was voted as the all-time greatest film-music director of India. In 2014, American world cinema portal “Taste of Cinema” placed him at the 9th position in its list of 25 greatest film composers in the history of cinema amongst Ennio Morricone, John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith and Ilaiyaraaja was the only Indian in the list.

According to Achille Forler, board member of the Indian Performing Right Society, the kind of stellar body of work that Ilaiyaraaja has created in the last 40 years should have placed him among the world’s top 10 richest composers, somewhere between Andrew Lloyd Webber ($1.2 billion) and Mick Jagger (over $300 million).

On July 6th 2022, he has been nominated to Rajya Sabha as Nominated member by President Ram Nath Kovind.

என் அடையாளம் - To Seek Within
2022-09-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Play Den @ The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane,, Former Parliament House and Annex Building,, 179429, Singapore
Brahmastra presents என் அடையாளம் (My Identity), where we share five inspiring stories of youths who have discovered themselves through the creative arts and music.

These five stories have inspired five original compositions and dance works performed by Brahmastra alongside Ananya B., Krithika Soma, Samyukta Venkatraman, Taneshvari, Vaaheni and Vilvum Ramu.

Music composed by multi-award winning flautist and composer, Niranjan Pandian.

Musicians (Brahmastra):
Muraledharan Naidu (Drums)
Jayagowthan Annadurai (South Indian Percussions)
Govin Tan (Tabla)
Caleb Koa (Keys)
Mah (Bass)
Niranjan (Flute / MD)

Featuring Pavethren Kanagarethinam

Join us for this meaningful concert at the Play Den, The Arts House on the 3rd September 2022 at 4.30 p.m. or 7.30 p.m.

Tickets available on Peatix. This concert only permits 6 years old and above.

The concert is supported by the Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee (TLLPC).The concert is organised by Brahmastra.

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One Life. One Soul. One Music.

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Kalamkari Workshop
2022-09-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
About the workshop
Join us and learn the beautiful art of Kalamkari in this workshop run by a Kalamkari artist. Learn to paint Kalamkari motifs and take home your own artwork on canvas!

What is Kalamkari?
It is a traditional art from the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is popular for its colours, patterns and detailed craftmanship. The word Kalamkari is derived of the two words kalam and kari, meaning pen and craftmanship.
This workshop is suitable for participants aged 5 years and above.

Note:

All required materials will be provided for this workshop.
A ticket is to be purchased for each person taking part in this workshop. Parents are allowed to accompany their child for this workshop.
Please note that photographs may be taken for marketing and publicity purposes

Safe management measures:

All attendees are required to be fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19 within the past 180 days, or be medically ineligible for vaccination.
Please note that it is mandatory for all participants to wear face masks while indoors at the museum.
The well-being of our visitors and staff remains our primary concern. For your information, please visit National Heritage Board’s Safe Management Measures for Museum Stakeholders.

Workshop cancellation

If the workshop has to be cancelled due to unforeseen reasons, participants will be informed via email ( a few days before the workshop) and SMS (2 hours before the workshop)
Participants will receive full refund in case of cancellation via Peatix
