MHC Hari Raya Open House AidilFEASTri Festival 2024 Theme: Food

The theme for MHC Hari Raya Open House 2024 is food. This year’s programmes will serve up a buffet of programmes, activities and displays showcasing the culinary traditions and intangible cultural heritage practices related to Hari Raya. The AidilFEASTri Festival 2024 programme highlights include a cooking demonstration with MasterChef Singapore finalist Chef IIya Fadhly, Teh Tarik making workshop by Tarik.SG, and a larger-than-life food replicas of iconic Hari Raya dishes such as mutton biryani, sayer lodeh, and assorted kueh. 

There are also other exciting programmes at this special edition MHC Hari Raya Open House which will explore the influences and commonalities between Malay and Indian culture, such as 

• Taste of Heritage: Nasi Tomato, Ayam Bakar and Begedil & Soto Pani Puri with Chef Ilya
• Threads of Unity: Unravelling Shared Textile Traditions Between India and the Nusantara,

On top of all this, there will also be upbeat dance and musical performances, such as the medley of nostalgic Raya songs performed with traditional instruments, spreading the festive cheer of Hari Raya.

AidilFEASTri Festival 2024 Highlights

Ruang AidilFEASTri

• Date: 19 – 28 April
• Time: 10am – 6pm
• Venue: Lobby, IHC
• Admission is free

Delectable Designs: Henna Art & Fuse Beads Keychain Making with Hennaflair and Senikraf

• Date: 27 & 28 April
• Time: 10am – 6pm
• Venue: Lobby, IHC
• Admission is free

AidilFEASTri Munch & Crunch Corner

• Date: 27 & 28 April
• Time: 11am – 5pm
• Venue: Lobby, IHC
• Admission is free

Cultural Rhythms: Rentak x Raya with SMU Rentak

• Date: 27 April
• Time: 10.30am – 11am
• Venue: Street Stage, IHC
• Admission is free

Cultural Rhythms: An Afternoon of Dance with Alif-Alliance, ASWARA, Mayoora Dance Group and Permata Seni Budaya

• Date: 27 April
• Time: 4.30pm – 5.15pm
• Venue: Street Stage, IHC
• Admission is free

Don’t Spill the Teh: A Teh Tarik-making Workshop with Tarik.SG

• Date: 27 April
• Time: 11am – 12.30pm
• Venue: Activity Room, IHC
• Admission: $15

Tales from the Nusantara : My Mother’s Kitchen with Shahril Samri from Pantunism

• Time: 11am – 12.30pm
• Venue: Level 3, Permanent Gallery, IHC
• Admission: $16 (parent-child pair), $8 (additional child)

Threads of Unity: Unravelling Shared Textile Traditions Between India and the Nusantara with Hafiz Rashid, aNERDgallery and Wild Dot

• Date: 27 & 28 April
• Time: 3pm – 5pm
• Venue: Permanent Galleries & Seminar Room, IHC (Meet at Lobby)
• Admission: $20

Discovering The Blue Mosque of Singapore: Heritage Tour of Malabar Muslim Jama-ath Mosque

• Date: 27 April
• Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
• Venue: Offsite
• Admission: $5 (refundable deposit)

Joget & Jamu with Nur Raihan and Dana Safia

• Date: 28 April
• Time: 10am – 11.30am
• Venue: Street Stage, IHC
• Admission: $10

Kuih-licious Creations: A Miniature Kuih Raya Workshop with Sherry’s Minis

• Date: 28 April
• Time: 11am – 2pm
• Venue: Activity Room, IHC
• Admission: $25

Cultural Rhythms: Joyful Melodies with Sheer-Nas & Friends

• Date: 28 April
• Time: 12pm – 12.45pm
• Venue: Street Stage, IHC
• Admission is free

Cultural Rhythms: Gema Ghazal with Orkes Melayu Mutiara

• Date: 28 April
• Time: 4.30pm – 5.15pm
• Venue: Street Stage, IHC
• Admission is free

Taste of Heritage: Nasi Tomato, Ayam Bakar and Begedil & Soto Pani Puri with Chef Ilya Nur Fadhly

• Date: 28 April
• Time: 5pm – 6pm
• Venue: Activity Room, IHC
• Admission: $10

Visit https://malayheritagecentre.peatix.com to register for the above AidilFEASTri Festival 2024 programmes on a first-come-first-served basis.

Mark it down on your calendar, spread the word, and Pass-It-On, celebrate a special edition of MHC Hari Raya Open House, at the AidilFEASTri Festival 2024 from 27th to 28th April 2024 at IHC.

Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) Special Edition Open House –  AidilFEASTri Festival 2024 

• Dates: 27 to 28 April 2024
• Location: Indian Heritage Centre (IHC)
• Website: www.malayheritage.gov.sg 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malayheritage 
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/malayheritage 

Hari Ray related content on NHB heritage portal roots.gov.sg 

• Intangible Cultural Heritage: Hari Raya Puasa – (https://www.roots.gov.sg/ich-landing/ich/hari-raya-puasa)
• Intangible Cultural Heritage: Weaving Ketupat – (https://www.roots.gov.sg/ich-landing/ich/weaving-ketupat)
• Intangible Cultural Heritage: Making and Wearing of Baju Kurung – (https://www.roots.gov.sg/ich-landing/ich/making-and-wearing-of-baju-kurung)
• Stories: Geylang Serai Market & Food Centre – (https://www.roots.gov.sg/stories-landing/stories/Hawker-Centres/Geylang-Serai-Market-Food-Centre)
• Collection: A stamp celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri – (https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1002233)
• Collection: Brass ‘roti jala’ mould presser – (https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1072285)

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IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024

IHC Indian New Year Open House will take place on 13th and 14th April 2024, and it will feature the theme “Hospitality”. There is an exciting line-up of immersive dinning experiences, craft workshops and performances that warmly invite visitors to experience the traditions and practices of the Indian New Year.

For the Indian New Year celebrations in Singapore, it is observed by various Indian sub-communities, each with its own rich traditions and cultural practices. For example, Tamil families celebrate Puthandu; the Sikh community observes Vesakhi; while the Malayalee, Telugu, and Bengali communities observe Vishu, Ugadi and Poila Baishakh respectively.

At IHC’s Indian New Year Open House, they will showcase a selection of these traditions that shape the warm and vibrant atmosphere of Indian New Year celebrations in Singapore. 

Exciting line-up of programmes at IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024

There is an exciting line-up of programmes at IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024. There is the Signature Banana Leaf Meal Etiquette Workshop that allows visitors to delve into South Indian customs and traditions. Visitors can also step into the intricate wold of pichwai paintings with the Pichwai Art of Plates – Painting Workshop, which pays homage to the traditional art form that originated more than 400 years ago.

There is also the Malayalee Sadya Meal Experience, a gastronomic workshop that explores the significance of the dishes in the traditional Sadya vegetarian meal that is typically reserved for special occasions. Visitors an immerse in the culture and traditions of the Malayalee community through this workshop. 

The Kerala Mural Art Masterclass, led by renowned Kerala mural artist Manikandan Punnakkal, visitors can learn the techniques and secrets behind the ancient craft of Kerala mural art. These programmes complement IHC’s latest special exhibition, Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore, which is ongoing until 15th September 2024.

Other programmes include complimentary lobby craft activities, live performances, as well as free henna drawings and snacks. For selected programmes, registration is required. 

When you are visiting IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024, do visit Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore special exhibition and learn more about the rich heritage of the Malayaless community. There are free guided tours at 3pm every Wednesday and Friday, as well as 11am on every second and last Saturday of the month. 

Highlight – Signature Banana Leaf Rice Etiquette Workshop

One highlight of IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024 is this Signature Banana Leaf Rice Etiquette Workshop. Not only will you get to taste delicious food, this is going to be an awesome South Indian food, customs, traditions and culture learning experience for you! 

This workshop will demonstrate the proper techniques of enjoying a sumptuous banana leaf meal, and they will reveal the significance behind each dish in this important celebratory tradition. At the media preview, I learned so much more about the customs and traditions while enjoying my Banana Leaf Rice.

Although this wasn’t my first time eating Banana Leaf rice, I didn’t know that there are proper techniques to enjoy, eating sequence etc. On top of those new learning experiences, one thing stood out, it was the warmth of Indian hospitality. That was priceless, making it so much more meaningful, heart warming and wonderful. 

IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024 List of Programmes

Free programmes

Free drop-in craft activities

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 10am – 5pm
• Admission fee: Free

Free Henna

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby

• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 12.30pm – 2pm
• Admission fee: Free

Live Outdoor Performances

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, Facade
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Free Vadai and Chai

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Ticketed programmes 

Signature Banana Leaf Rice Etiquette Workshop

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Activity Room
• Date: 14 April
• Time: 11.30am – 1pm
• Admission fee: $25
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Malayalee Sadya Meal Experience

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Activity Room
• Date: 13 April
• Time:
• ● 11am – 12.30pm
• ● 3pm – 4.30pm
• Admission fee: $25
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Kerala Mural Art Masterclass

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Seminar Room (IHC Office)
• Date: 13 & 14 April
• Time: 3pm – 5pm
• Admission fee: $15
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Pichwai Art on Plates – Painting Workshop

• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Activity Room
• Date: 14 April
• Time: 2pm – 4pm
• Admission fee: $10
• Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

For more information on IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024

If you like to know more information about Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) programmes, updates and on IHC Indian New Year Open House 2024, please  visit http://indianheritage.org.sg or IHC’s Facebook and Instagram page.

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There are a wide variety of multi-cultural programmes and interracial experiences at NHB’s Heritage Institutions, visitors are invited to participate and immerse themselves in another person’s shoes to understand and appreciate another’s culture, diving deeper into the unique customs and traditions of our diverse communities in Singapore.

Here are some key festival programmes for Let’s Walk – Celebrating Harmony! 

Same Same But Different: A Theatrical Experience for Families 

(Presented by Malay Heritage Centre, supported by The Solitude Movement)

• Dates: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• Time: 11am to 1pm
• Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) and Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) 
• Starting point: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
• Admission: $24 per parent-child pair
• Tickets: https://malayheritagecentre.peatix.com 

A theatre experience conducted in English, ideal and suitable for parents with children aged 5 to 10 years old. 

Same Same But Different is a story about uncovering one’s uniqueness and the beautiful power of friendship. Participants would be brought through a journey of self-discovery, Siti and Yong find out what makes them special. In the process, both of them learnt more about each other, cherishing their friendship with each other even more.

During this interactive and fun storytelling session, participants will get to have hands on at various activities such as creating their own hand mirror, henna art and other activities. Each parent-child pair will also get to visit two Heritage Institutions within the same day, with a one-way bus ride taking them from SYSNMH to IHC. 

On the bus ride from SYSNMH to IHC, there would be an interesting storytelling segment taking place on the bus! Therefore, participants are highly recommended to take public transport, taxis, or private hire vehicles to the starting point. 

Special Programme

Soundscapes of Religions in Singapore (Presented by Dialogue Centre & partners)

• Date: 22nd July 2023
• Time: 10am to 5pm
• Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
• Admission: Free, with a refundable deposit of $10.
• Tickets: Reserve via https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com 

Have you thought of this questions before, “What does religion sound like?”

A special, unique and immersive programme for participants to step into the vibrant and diverse world and sound of religions in Singapore. You can experience the quietude of meditation and encounter a variety of religious sounds such as Christian hymns and Sikh kirtan, and unravel the cultural and religious significance behind these sounds. 

This is a multi-sensory journey to discover what religion truly sounds like and uncover the unity that lies within the diverse symphony of soundscapes of religions in Singapore.

Happenings at Indian Heritage Centre

Here are some of the activities that visitors can enjoy at IHC:

Live Performances at IHC

• Date: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• Time:10am to 5pm

Performers’ Lineup:

22nd July 2023

• 10am Mass Zumba!
• 11am Kids Chinese Dance by We Chinese Dance Tech
• 1130am Bharatanatyam Dance by Soo Mei Fei
• 4pm Malay Cultural Dance by Sri Warisan
• 415pm Multi-ethnic Music Performance by yIN Harmony
• 430pm Dikir Barat by Kelana Purba

23rd July 2023

• 330pm Cultural Performance by Eurasian Association

Harmony Afternoon Tea

• Date: 23rd July 2023
• Time: 11am & 2pm
• Admission: $15 per pax
• Tickets: Purchase via https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com 

Drop-in Craft Station: Perfumed Hanging Shoe Craft

• Date: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• Time:10am to 5pm

Drop-in Activity Station: Ethnic Attire Dress-Up

• Date: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• Time:10am to 5pm

Drop-in Activity Station: Traditional Games & Free Snacks

• Date: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• Time:10am to 5pm

Happenings at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Here are some of the activities that visitors can enjoy at SYSNMH:

Titik Temu – Meeting Point (Presented by Malay Heritage Centre, supported by Kaum Collective)

• Date: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• Time: 5pm to 530pm

Titik Temu brings together a collective of Minang Malay body percussionists and traditional Chinese and Indian musicians in this collaboration to create a new repertoire of sound and movement that is Uniquely Singapore. 

Drop-in Craft Station: Decorate your own paper fan

• Date: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• TIme: 1030am to 530pm

Drop-In Activity Station: Traditional Games & Free Snacks

• Date: 22nd & 23rd July 2023
• TIme: 1030am to 530pm

Many more exciting and interesting activities 

There are many more exciting and interesting activities taking place during “Let’s Walk – Celebrating Harmony” at NHB Racial Harmony Day Open House 2023. For more information, please visit the websites and social media pages: 

• Indian Heritage Centre: Website | Facebook | Instagram |
• Malay Heritage Centre: Website | Facebook | Instagram |
• Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall: Website | Facebook | Instagram |

A Constant Reminder to Everyone here in Singapore

A personal note from myself, also a constant reminder to everyone here in Singapore. We must not take our peace, stability and harmony for granted. We must not let racial differences divide us, we need to do more, to learn, understand and know more about other religions in Singapore.

“Let’s Walk – Celebrating Harmony”. We all need to put on a different lens, let’s learn to see, learn and know more through this different lens and gain a deeper understanding of Singapore’s multi-cultural roots. 

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For the very first time for IHC, visitors will be able to enjoy the annual Little India Deepavali street light-up and decorations on the Deepavali Big Bus Tour, that will run over the Open House weekends. This is going to be a great and fun experience to be up close and personal with the bright and colourful Deepavali lights with its customised open-top sightseeing bus tour providing the perfect introduction to Little India precinct during this festive period. You would get excellent photography opportunities from the top deck of the big bus tour!

At IHC, you can participate in the festive Deepavali season by adding more colour to the precinct through contributing a LEGO mural inspired by Rangoli designs. The mural is designed in collaboration with LEGO artist Jeffrey Kong. Visitors will help to complete the mural by filling in its white outline with coloured LEGO bricks.

A crowd favourite os brought back, a miniature replica of the Little India Deepavali street light-up arch along Campbell Lane invites the public to join the festivities at IHC. The decorated arch extends from the institution’s entrance to its stairwell, serving as the perfect backdrop to take a Deepavali OOTD! Visitors can also upload photos of themselves enjoying the light installations on social media and hashtag #IHCDeepavali to redeem limited-edition money packets.

There are many more exciting and fun Deepavali-themed programmes that include craft workshops, cooking-demos, heritage trails, and evening trishaw rides. Admission to IHC is free for all, registration is required for certain programmes at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com 

Little India Trishaw Trails

Date: 30th September, 7th, 14th & 21st October 2022

Time: 6-8pm

Prices: $10

Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com 

Deepavali Big Bus Tour

Dates: 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd October 2022

Time: 6-8pm

Prices: $10 

Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com 

Deepavali in Animal Land

Date: 22nd October 2022

Time: 1130am, 2pm and 330pm

Prices: $10

Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Guided tour of Little India Heritage Trail

Dates: 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd October 2022

Time: 1030am-12pm

Prices: $10 

Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com 

Drop-In Activities

Dates: 1st to 23rd October 2022

Venue: IHC Lobby

Community LEGO Mural

Dates: 1st to 23rd October 2022

Venue: IHC

Clay Oil Lamp Mandala Painting Workshop

Dates: 15th & 16th October 2022

Time: 2-330pm & 4-530pm

Prices: $10

Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com

Festive Deepavali Dishes

Dates: 16th & 23rd October 2022

Prices: $10

Register at https://ihc-programmes.peatix.com 

For more information on IHC Deepavali Open House, please visit IHC website or IHC’s FB Page. 

Wishing all Iniya Deepavali Nal Vazhthukkal (Happy Deepavali!)

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One of the events that I attended was the IHC Pongal Evening Trail, I heard it was very popular and in demand. After attending this trail organised by IHC, I began to understand why it was so popular. Not only did I have a fun time, I had an informative, enriching learning time and an interactive hands on Pongal cultural experience too!  

IHC Pongal Evening Trail

Introduction to Pongal

Starting off at Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), we were first introduced to Pongal Festival with a tour of the exhibits on display. 

Pongal is a 4 days harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community, to give thanks to Surya, the Sun God for the blessings of a bountiful harvest. The exhibits on display and the write up were informative and easy for visitors to learn and understand more about Pongal Festival. 

4 Days of Pongal

Day 1 – Bhogi Pongal

The first day of Pongal is called Bhogi. A day of cleaning and discarding old belongings to mark a fresh start. New clothes are worn, houses are decorated for the festivities. 

Day 2 – Surya Pongal

The second day is the main day of Pongal and is celebrated as Surya Pongal. The colourful decorative floor patterns are called Kolam, these are drawn at the entrance of the home. Each household cooks a pot of fresh rice with milk. 

Day 3 – Maatu Pongal

The third day is known as Maatu Pongal. On this day, it’s devoted to honour and worship the cattle (Maatu). The cows are bathed and decorated flower garlands and bells. 

Day 4 – Kaanum Pongal

The fourth day is known as Kaanum Pongal, a day of family reunions and visits, accompanied by sumptuous meals, strengthening family and community ties. 

A more detailed write up about Pongal Festival can be found on IHC’s website article and IHC instagram video!

Pongal Walk through bustling Campbell Lane

After the introduction to Pongal, we were led outside to the bustling and lively Campbell Lane for a Pongal Walk. The guides were very helpful in sharing with us the various items on sale outside the shops along Campbell Lane, their significance and importance for the Pongal festival. 

We can feel the hustle and bustle of Pongal festival as well as its festive shopping. Spot the colourful earthen pots used for the boiling of the traditional dish pongal, the tall sugar cane stalks that were lined up along the shops at Campbell Lane. You can’t miss the fresh turmeric and ginger stalks too!

We also walked to Serangoon Road, for a quick view of the bright and colourful Pongal Light Up along Serangoon Road. Thereafter, we walked back to IHC for a hands-on and very fun interactive workshop.

Hands-on and very fun interactive workshop

Creating a Pulli Kolam

I saw beautiful and colourful traditional decorative artworks drawn on the floor outside homes. I didn’t know the name of this traditional cultural artwork until I was at this IHC Pongal Evening Trail event interactive workshop. This is known as Kolam, drawn using rice flour. We had a short hands on session by our wonderful trail guides teaching and demonstrating to us how to create a Pulli Kolam, along with the help of step by step pictures.  

It may look easy to you, it was quite a handful challenge for me, maybe that’s why I am not really that good in arts and craft! Hearing from the sharing by our guides on the cultural aspects and stories of creating a Pulli Kolam, widely practised by female family members in front of their house, it’s enriching and enlightening to hear those cultural stories and significance behind such practices. 

Learning the art of tying Thoranam 

I had seen this hanging decoration before outside homes and at Little India, I didn’t know much about this cultural significance until I attended IHC Pongal Evening Trail event. This hanging decoration is known as Thoranam, the participants learnt the art of tying Thoranam, the historical and cultural meanings behind this, used for happy occasion or mourning for people who visit that place.

Learning a traditional Indian Folk Dance Kollattam (Stick Dance)

Kollattam, also known as Stick Dance, is one of the traditional Indian folk dances. This is a very popular folk dance in Indian Culture, a rural art performed during village festivals with sticks. We were taught simple dance movements by our event hosts/guides, soon we were clapping before taking up the sticks and dancing away.

This was definitely one of the highlights from IHC Pongal Evening Trail that the participants thoroughly enjoyed that evening! I managed to move to and fro, in between learning Kollattam and taking photos of the group in action! 

At the end of the IHC Pongal Evening Trail event, we all had a great learning, interactive, fun and enjoyable time!

Pongal Open House 2022 at Indian Heritage Centre

Plan a visit to Indian Heritage Centre for its Pongal Open House 2022! You can discover how Pongal is celebrated in Singapore, check out the cultural activities, workshops and trails at the IHC Pongal Open House 2022.

Dates: 8th to 16th January 2022

Visit Indian Heritage Centre!

For more information and updates on Indian Heritage Centre, please visit and check them out on their social media platforms below:

Website: https://www.indianheritage.gov.sg/en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indianheritagecentre 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianheritage_sg/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndianHeritageCentre 

Address: 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924 

Explore Our Own Backyard – Visit Heritage Institutions and Museums 

Although we may not be travel overseas as much and as freely due to the ongoing global pandemic situation, along with the various restrictions and measures in place in different parts of the world. 

This would actually be an excellent time to explore our own backyard (Yes, Singapore can have a domestic tourism sector too!), such as visiting Heritage Institutions and Museums in Singapore! While there is no doubt that Singapore is definitely a country small in land size, she has her own rich history, heritage, culture and diversity at the various Heritage Institutions and Museums.  

I have been covering museums, from exhibitions and various events. A few years back, I started covering and sharing on the Heritage Institutions, from exhibitions to the various events that they organised. I am working on expanding my coverage in this segment. 

If you haven’t been doing so, take the time to visit Singapore’s various Heritage Institutions and Museums, there are so many more history, heritage and cultural lessons and experiences that you can learn and enjoy. 

Wishing all a Happy Pongal! May this Pongal Festival brings you prosperity and happiness to you and your family! 

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CapitLand’s Raffles City Singapore has collaborated with Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) to launch the “Arts in the City: We Love SINGApore” exhibition in commemoration of Singapore Bicentennial as well as celebrating Singapore’s 54^th birthday this month of August 2019. This exhibition was launched by Guest-of-Honour President Halimah Yacob on 31^st July 2019, featuring over 200 figurines of Singapore’s iconic mascot for kindness and graciousness – Singa the Lion. At the launch of the exhibition, CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand, pledged S$300,000 to benefit six charities under President’s Challenge 2019.

This “Arts in the City: We Love SINGApore” exhibition brings together people from different walks of life in the local community to share their Singapore stories, their vision on what kindness and being gracious means to them. Through their unique and artistic painting, drawing, and craftwork, visitors can view, feel and also read about their stories on the paintings and designs on the 40cm tall three-dimensional Singa the Lion figurines.

President Halimah Yacob and her husband, Mr Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee, both participated in this exhibition too, with their very own designs, a pair of President’s Challenge Singa the Lion figurines that were unveiled during the official launch of this exhibition.

A mix of companies, such as tenants from Raffles City Singapore and individuals have also contributed to the big line-up of Singa the Lion figurines on display at Raffles City Singapore. When you make your way up from City Hall MRT station towards Raffles City Singapore, you can spot them on Level 1, from 1^st to 28^th August 2019.

Members of the public can also participate and do their part for charity, spreading love, kindness and graciousness, for a good cause at the “Arts in the City: We Love SINGApore” exhibition. When you take photos at this exhibition and share it on Instagram with the official hashtags, #CapitaLand, #RCSArtsIntheCity, #RCSWeLoveSINGApore, #CHFPC, #BeGreaterSG, S$5 will be donated towards President’s Challenge. In addition, the five best photographs will stand to win 54,000 STAR$

If you like the drawing, colour and design of the Singa the Lion figurine and you are interested to adopt them, they can be yours at a minimum sum of S$88 each on a first-come-first-serve basis, subject to availability. All proceeds will go towards President’s Challenge.

Oh yes, do keep a lookout for the following Singa the Lion figurines, giving them a special shoutout here on my article!

National Heritage Board, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Malay Heritage Centre, Indian Heritage Centre and The Intan, some of the museums that I have been supporting and covering over the years!

Lynette Tan, a fellow University of Queensland alumnus.

Leroy Teo, Louie Teo, Stacci Teo and Steffi Teo, adorable kids of Steven Teo!

You can play a part for charity too, spread the spirit of love, kindness, graciousness and compassion! Share this “Arts in the City: We Love SINGApore” exhibition! Pay-It-Forward, spread this news about this wonderful exhibition, Pass-It-On!

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