SG:Indian

Keep Calm & Let’s Talk | Pre-Schoolers
2022-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 (Asia/Singapore) | 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.

Follow us at Brahmastra Singapore on Facebook and Instagram.

One Life. One Soul. One Music.

#brahmastrasg

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

PCOS Women Wellness Seminar
2022-09-25 10:15 - 12:30 | Civil Service Club (CSC) @ Tessensohn, 60 Tessensohn Road,, 217664, Singapore
About the Programme:

It’s PCOS Awareness Month this September!

Did you know? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1-in-10 Women across the world. It is important to know more about this silent syndrome and how women can take control of their health as well as their well-being.

How would you know if you have PCOS? What to look out for? What steps to take?

Join us for this talk and hear from our experts. Get some tips on healthy living to optimise health, beauty and wellness as well as maintaining healthy skin and hair!

Do you have questions about it? Feel free to indicate them in the form and have them addressed by our special speakers!

Special Speakers:

Dr Ma Li – an accredited Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist in NUH. Dr Ma Li provides services in endometriosis and advanced laparoscopic surgery. She is experienced in surgery for complex gynaecological conditions and deep infiltrating endometriosis.
Invited Speaker from Food & Nutrition Specialists Pte Ltd. The expert will be sharing on special health and wellness tips for Women Wellness.

Fees: Fully subsidised for eligible participants.

Participant Eligibility: Open to Indian women aged 16 and above, who are Singaporeans or Permanent Residents

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

Dandiya Harmony Nite 2022
2022-10-02 18:30 - 21:30 | Town Square, Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, 528988, Singapore
TAMPINES GRC IAEC’s DANDIYA NITE IS BACK!!!

Tampines GRC’s Indian Executive Activity Committee (IAEC) welcomes you and your family to come join us for this festive celebration.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Special prizes for the best dressed participant.

Note:

Please that Dandiya sticks are not provided.
Bring your own bottle (only plain water will be allowed at the venue).
Food and other drinks are strictly prohibited.
Security check would be conducted before entry to the event venue.

Enquiries:

Tampines Central CC – 6785 0004
Tampines Changkat CC – 6781 1806
Tampines East CC – 6786 3227
Tampines North CC – 6783 2900
Tampines West CC – 6783 7910

"Managing Your Career" Talk
2022-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | National Library, Visitors Briefing Room (Level 1), 100 Victoria Street, 188064, Singapore
A Prescription for Young Professionals

by Kanapathy Pelly Periasamy, D.Phil.(Oxford)

This seminar discusses the key factors for handling technology changes and building capabilities required for a professional, particularly a professional early in his/her career, to progress steadily. The seminar will elaborate on how a young professional should plan his later careers in the light of prevailing and future organisational and technological settings and his/her own characteristics, passion, goal, expertise and skills.

All love no hate, Sid Sriram Live in Singapore
2022-11-05 19:30 - 21:30 | The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01, 138617, Singapore
Sid Sriram performs live in Singapore on 5th November 2022 at The Star Theatre, as part of his ALL LOVE NO HATE world tour. This marks his 3rd full-fledged music concert in Singapore since 2016. Hailed as the New Voice of South Indian Music, Sid continues to be a trendsetter, smashing charts, scooping awards, mesmerising millions with his magical voice and music since his debut with the hit song ‘Adiye’ from the movie ‘Kadal’ composed by the one and only AR Rahman in 2013. An accomplished Carnatic Singer who is also trained in western R&B styles and having attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Sid Sriram is unlike any other singer in his generation.

The Sid Sriram Concert is not just an event. It will be a mind blowing experience, enthralling and unique in its own way. He will perform songs that has moved the Indian cinema as well as hand-picked songs from his recently released album Entrophy. Sid will perform live with his touring band, which includes world-class musicians like Keba Jeremiah, Ramkumar, Tapass Naresh, Sanjeev T and Leon James. It is a musical celebration not to be missed!

Doors open at 6.45 pm

Ticket prices: $55 – $250

Kamba Darisanam Book Launch
2022-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre, No. 1 Beatty Road, 209943
This event is organised by Little India Shopkeepers Heritage Association (LISHA) and LISHA Literary. It is supported by Singapore Tamil Writers Association.

Special Guest:
K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law

Registrations: from 6 pm onwards.

All are requested to be seated by 6.25 pm.

Special Tours at the Indian Heritage Centre
2022-12-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
About the Tour

Learn 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.

Join this tour specially curated for new citizens, non-Singaporeans and visitors who would like to better appreciate the uniqueness of the Singaporean Indian culture.

Tour is free (refundable deposit of $15) | Suitable for those aged 15 and above.
Each participant receives a IHC goodie bag!

Please note that the tour will proceed if the minimum registration number is met. Participants will be informed via Peatix if the tour is to be rescheduled.

Tickets: Refundable Deposit at $15

Rangoli Workshop with Vijaya Mohan
2023-01-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Tekka Place, B1-01, 2 Serangoon Road, 218227
About the Event:
Even before the first rays of the sun are visible on the horizon, at least 10 million Indian households sweep and clean their door entrances and draw picturesque and colourful designs called rangoli or kolam outside their houses. The word rangoli is derived from rangavalli – (rang meaning colours and valli meaning creepers) so Rangavalli means a row of colourful creepers. It is generally believed that rangoli/kolam are drawn to welcome Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth into the house and also to ward off evil spirits.

These designs evoke a sense of geometry, creativity, sensitivity and beauty and is considered as an important form of artistic expression. As an art form, rangoli/kolam teaches one patience, endurance and determination. It also enhances creativity, concentration and confidence.

Ms Vijaya Mohan will be conducting hands-on rangoli-making workshop as well as a share its history and significance from its origins to the practices here in Singapore.

IHC Tanjore Art Workshop (Pongal Open House)
2023-01-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis:
Tanjore art is an ancient art form dating back 500 years ago in South India. This art technique uses pure gold and coupled with rich and vivid colours which makes it quintessentially Tanjore art. Through this workshop, you will be taught step by step on completing your own Tanjore masterpiece. Join us for this workshop to learn more on this ancient art form and create your own Pongal masterpiece.

Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 12 years and above.

Programming Highlights:
– Create an artwork with real gold
– Learn an ancient traditional Indian art form, that is a rarity in Singapore

Why Join?
Create your own Pongal masterpiece using the ancient art technique of Tanjore. As Tanjore paintings are an artform that uses real gold, it is an expensive technique to pick up, so join these sessions at IHC for the opportunity to try your hand at it with all materials provided. You will get to create a grand piece of artwork to show off in your home!

About IHC Open House 2023
The annual Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) will be celebrating the Pongal over two weekend-long festival through arts performances, craft workshops, lecture demonstrations and Little India trails. The festival hopes to promote a greater sense of pride and identity in the rich cultural heritage in Singapore. The Open House will be happening on 7-8 and 14-15 Jan 2023.

For more information, visit IHC Website or IHC Facebook Page.

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

Note:

The workshop will start on time.
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 workshop cancellation by IHC.
Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s) and vaccination status to join this workshop. We are unable to cater for walk-in registrations.
If you are unable to locate the museum by the event’s starting time, please have your phone on standby for us to contact you for further instructions.
Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 12 years and above.

Workshop cancellations:
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 tour cancellation via Peatix.

Tickets: $10

Venu Nadam: The Story Of Its Origin
2023-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Stamford Arts Centre, 155 Waterloo Street, #01-08, 187962
Venu Nadam: The Story Of Its Origin

The concert brings together some of Singapore’s flautists under the banner of “The Vamshika Quintet”, presenting their unique relationship with the sound of the bamboo flutes.

Listen to exciting arrangements of Indian classical music with musical accompaniment by Lazar T. Sebastian on the Carnatic Violin and Viknash Balakrishnan on the Mridangam.

The concert also features two extraordinary musicians: Rit Xu (Flute) and Jacky Ng (Suona).

The Music Advisor and Conductor of the concert include Vidwan Amit Nadig and Vidwan Dr Ghanavenothan, respectively.

The concert is organised by Brahmastra and supported by the National Arts Council (Singapore).

Join us and be enthralled by the voices of “The Vamshika Quintet”.

Tickets: $25

IHC's Special Dining Experience (Pongal Open House)
2023-01-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis:
Don’t miss this special chance to learn more about where your food comes from and its journey to be presented to you in this special farm-to-table dining experience. Come and experience a vegetarian meal eaten during Harvest Festival! This traditional South Indian vegetarian meal consists of 16 side dishes eaten by hand. You will also learn the nuances behind the serving sequence of the vegetarian meal. This session will close with a special dance performance, giving you a deeper appreciation of Pongal.

Please note that dairy, peanuts and wheat may be present in the meal, and we are unable to cater for any food allergies.

Programming Highlights:
– Learn the importance of harvest in the Pongal Festival
– In-depth explanation of the items served on a South Indian Banana Leaf meal
– Explanation of the benefits of dining on a Banana Leaf and eating with your hands
– Be entertained with a special Pongal dance performance

Why Join?
Enjoy a scrumptious Indian vegetarian meal using your hands and learn the cultural significance behind the dishes served and its importance to Pongal Festival.

About IHC Open House 2023
The annual Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) will be celebrating the Pongal over two weekend-long festival through arts performances, craft workshops, lecture demonstrations and Little India trails. The festival hopes to promote a greater sense of pride and identity in the rich cultural heritage in Singapore. The Open House will be happening on 7-8 and 14-15 Jan 2023.

For more information, visit IHC Website or IHC Facebook Page.

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

Note:

The workshop will start on time.
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 workshop cancellation by IHC.
Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s) and vaccination status to join this workshop. We are unable to cater for walk-in registrations.
If you are unable to locate the museum by the event’s starting time, please have your phone on standby for us to contact you for further instructions.
Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 12 years and above.

Workshop cancellations:
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 tour cancellation via Peatix.

Tickets: $20

IHC Kranji Farm Tour (Morning Session)
2023-01-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Sessions are available on 14th Jan at 9 am and 2 pm. Join in and get tickets now!

Programme Synopsis
A sensorial retreat in nature for inquisitive urban city dwellers to fully experience the deep-rooted Tamil cultures and heritage, celebrating the real essence of Pongal.
Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 10 years and above.

Programme Highlights

Learn the significance and preparation of Pongal and witness the iconic boiling over of milk in a clay pot in a farm setting.
Hands-on experience making jaggery(Palm Sugar) from freshly harvested sugarcane.
LIVE station – Savour freshly made crispy vadais
Guided farm tour, exploring herbs and spices native to Indian culture
Experience weaving palm leaves to make a popular decorative thoranams

Why Join?
Visiting a working farm is a rare opportunity for many who are used to an urban environment to learn about farming and how the food they eat comes about. The journey begins with a live cooking demonstration of the traditional Pongal dish, followed by many hands-on interactive stations where you can learn about the significance of Pongal through fun activities.

Please note:
The meeting point is at IHC. Transport is provided to Kranji Farm. Please wear appropriate shoes and attire, and bring an umbrella/raincoat, water bottle and extra pair of clothes. Please bring along hand towels/wipes, mosquito patches, and a recyclable carry bag. Snacks and food are not included. Registration begins 20 minutes before the start of the programme; please be on time. The bus will depart at 9.15 am and 2.15 pm, respectively. The tour will be around 2.5 hours, including travelling time.

About IHC Open House 2023:
The annual Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) will celebrate the Pongal over two weekend-long festivals through art performances, craft workshops, lecture demonstrations and Little India trails. The festival hopes to promote a greater sense of pride and identity in the rich cultural heritage of Singapore. The Open House will be happening on 7 – 8 and 14 – 15 Jan 2023.

For more information, visit https://www.indianheritage.gov.sg/en or https://www.facebook.com/indianheritagecentre/.

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

The workshop will start on time.
Photographs may be taken for marketing and publicity purposes.
We do not accept cash payments.
No refund/exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for workshop cancellation by IHC.
Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s) and vaccination status to join this workshop. We are unable to cater for walk-in registrations.
If you cannot locate the museum by the event’s starting time, please have your phone on standby for us to contact you for further instructions.
Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 10 years and above.

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 a full refund in case of tour cancellation via Peatix.

IHC's Little India Trail (Pongal Open House)
2023-01-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-01-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis:
Join this trail and take a journey back to the past. Take a walk through time and reminisce the early days of Little India amidst the hustle and bustle of cattle and bullock carts. We will go in depth of the significance and importance of the cattle in the Pongal Festival.

Programming Highlights:
– Soak in the festivities and vibrant Pongal market along Campbell Lane
– Learn the significance and importance the cattle has in the Pongal Festival
– Learn the history of the cattle trade in Little India in the 1840s

Why Join?
Take a walk through the history in Little India and learn about the cattle trade in the area. The importance and significance the cattle plays in the Pongal Festival will be explained in great detail. The trail will end at Indian Heritage Centre with a craft activity that you can bring home and showcase your masterpiece.

About IHC Open House 2023
The annual Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) will be celebrating the Pongal over two weekend-long festival through arts performances, craft workshops, lecture demonstrations and Little India trails. The festival hopes to promote a greater sense of pride and identity in the rich cultural heritage in Singapore. The Open House will be happening on 7-8 and 14-15 Jan 2023.

For more information, visit IHC Website or IHC Facebook Page.

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

Note:

The workshop will start on time.
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 workshop cancellation by IHC.
Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s) and vaccination status to join this workshop. We are unable to cater for walk-in registrations.
If you are unable to locate the museum by the event’s starting time, please have your phone on standby for us to contact you for further instructions.
Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 12 years and above.

Workshop cancellations:
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 tour cancellation via Peatix.

Tickets: $10

IHC Kranji Farm Tour (Afternoon Session)
2023-01-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore

IHC's Outdoor Cooking Workshop (Pongal Open House)
2023-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, 209924, Singapore
Programme Synopsis:
Come and learn to make Pongal, or sweet rice in the outdoors, in a traditional setting. Discover what ingredients goes into making this delicious concoction cooked in an earthenware pot and the significance of having it boil over.

Programming Highlights:
– Hands on experience on making Pongal in an outdoor traditional setting
– Learn the significance of having the dish boil over
– Immersive Pongal experience

Why Join?
Enjoy learning to make Pongal in a traditional setting, cooked in a new earthenware. Soak in the crucial ritual of the Festival and the significance of making this delicious concoction.

About IHC Open House 2023
The annual Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) will be celebrating the Pongal over two weekend-long festival through arts performances, craft workshops, lecture demonstrations and Little India trails. The festival hopes to promote a greater sense of pride and identity in the rich cultural heritage in Singapore. The Open House will be happening on 7-8 and 14-15 Jan 2023.

For more information, visit IHC Website or IHC Facebook Page.

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

Note:

The workshop will start on time.
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 workshop cancellation by IHC.
Please present your electronic or printed ticket(s) and vaccination status to join this workshop. We are unable to cater for walk-in registrations.
If you are unable to locate the museum by the event’s starting time, please have your phone on standby for us to contact you for further instructions.
Recommended Age: This workshop is suitable for participants 12 years and above.

Workshop cancellations:
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 tour cancellation via Peatix.

Tickets: $10

GOPIO Junior Star 2023
2023-03-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Tampines East Community Centre, Auditorium Level 2, 10 Tampines Street 23, 529341, Singapore
A Fancy Dress & Oratorical Contest

GOPIO Singapore is proud to organise *GOPIO JUNIOR STAR 2023* – Fancy Dress and Oratorical Competitions for children aged 6 to 12.

Fancy Dress Contest

Theme: Culture & Tradition
Limited to 25 participants
Participants can take part in 2 categories:

6 to 9 years
10 to 12 years

Oratorical Contest

Theme: Unity in Diversity
Limited to 25 participants
Age Limit: 10 to 12 years

Attractive prizes for top 5 winners in each category.

Registration Fee: $10

Enquiries: Ganesan (T: 9667 4122) | Vanitha (M:8112 5764)
