FREE DEEPAVALI PROGRAMMES

Redeem Limited Edition Deepavali Money Packets

10am - 5pm | No registration required | Available while stocks last!

Celebrate Deepavali in style with our exclusive, limited-edition money packets! Perfect for gifting during the festive season.

Deepavali Carnival Booths

10am - 5pm | No registration required

Get ready to test your skills with our flower garland ring toss and score that Indian snack! Fun, culture, and excitement await at the Open House!

Enjoy Free Carnival Snacks

3pm - 4pm | No registration required

Have your tea time snack session on us featuring a unique blend of sweet and savory treats! Indulge in curry and jaggery popcorn, crispy murukku, and sip on refreshing masala chai or rose syrup!

Catch LIVE Performances at the Museum

10.30am & 2pm | No registration required

Get ready to be dazzled! Experience the festive vibrancy along Campbell Lane with a 60-min showcase of LIVE traditional performances.

Design and Post a Deepavali Card

10am - 5pm | No registration required

Share your Deepavali wishes with loved ones, even from afar. Create a personalized card using block printing and post your festive greeting cards right here at IHC!

Festival Of Lights Market

Dates & Time: 5,6 & 26, 27 Oct | 10am - 5pm

No registration required

Come and explore Indian Heritage Centre's first ever Deepavali market. We have specially curated vendors that highlight local entrepreneurs showcasing their latest masterpieces, unique boutiques filled with one-of-a-kind treasures!

KIDS SPECIAL - DEEPAVALI PROGRAMMES

Discover Deepavali Activity Booklet for Children

Suitable for 6 - 12 years old | No registration required

Celebrate the vibrant festival of Deepavali with our engaging activity booklet, specially designed for kids! Packed with fun puzzles, word search, coloring pages, and even a murukku recipe, this booklet invites young ones to explore the stories behind the festival of lights, key artefacts in our galleries and the Little India precinct. Grab your copy of the activity booklet at our visitor services counter or download the e-booklet.

Watch a Traditional Deepavali Shadow Puppet Show

Dates & Time: 7 -  27 Oct | 10am – 5pm, 10mins per show 

Presented in English | Suitable for all ages | No registration required

Step into the world of shadow puppetry, where timeless Deepavali stories come to life! Tholu Bommalata, a traditional Indian art form, uses intricately crafted leather puppets to narrate captivating tales. Explore the cherished stories behind the origins of Deepavali at IHC!

Kids Deepavali Learning Bootcamp

Date & Time:19 Oct | 11am

$10.00 per person | Suitable for children aged 4 to 10 years old

Reserve your spot - https:/ihckidsdeepavalibootcamp.peatix.com

Ignite your child's curiosity with a fun Deepavali bootcamp! From puppet storytelling and hands-on crafts to a gallery treasure hunt, kids will explore Deepavali in engaging ways. The camp wraps up with a themed quiz, group photo, and personalized door gifts!

Kids’ Storytelling Session

12 Oct | 2pm - 3pm

Suitable for dhildren aged 4 to 8 years old

Free with registration. Reserve your spot – https://ihcfestivestorytelling.peatix.com

Join us for an interactive Storytelling Session, featuring the book ‘How to Wear a Sari!’ This engaging session will include a bilingual (Tamil & English) storytelling. Children will also get to show off their traditional attire in a mini fashion show and enjoy a photo session. Don’t forget to dress up your kids in their ethnic wear for this memorable experience!

EXPLORE LITTLE INDIA THIS DEEPAVALI!

Little India Big Bus Tours

Tour Dates: Two sessions available on - 4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26 Oct

Time slots: 7:00pm & 7:45pm

$10 per person | Reserve your spot - https://ihcdeepavalibigbustours.peatix.com

Experience the magic of Little India's vibrant Deepavali Street light-up with our exclusive open-top bus tours. Running every Friday and Saturday evening throughout October, this is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the festive glow upclose.

Little India Festival Map

Grab a copy of our Deepavali Festival map at our visitor services counter or download the Festival map & plan your cultural adventure in Little India!

Little India Thosai Walking Trail

Dates & Time: 19 & 20 Oct | 10am

$15 per person

Reserve your spot - https://ihcthosaiwalkingtrail.peatix.com

Indulge in an exclusive thosai tasting platter, featuring varieties like masala, crispy paper, and more, served with mouth-watering condiments. Led by cultural expert Elizabeth, this trail includes a thosai breakfast, a glimpse into its preparation, and a walk through Little India to learn about the historic precinct.  

Little India Prata Walking Trail

Dates & Time: 26 & 27 Oct | 10am

$15 per person

Reserve your spot - http://ihcpratawalkingtrail.peatix.com

Experience a unique prata tasting platter with options like egg, cheese, and mushroom, guided by cultural expert Elizabeth. Learn how to make pratas, then enjoy a stroll through Little India to learn about the historic precinct.

GIIS Deepavali Artworks

The Global Indian International School, have created beautiful paintings inspired by the theme of Deepavali. These artworks will be displayed at IHC & Little India MRT Station, showcasing the creativity and cultural spirit of the next generation!

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Kalamkari Art Painting Workshop

Dates & Time: 12 Oct, 10:30am | 13 Oct, 2pm

$10 per person

Reserve your spot - http://ihckalamkariartworkshop.peatix.com

Calling all art lovers! Join us for a special workshop with Indian artist Nidhi Maheshwari, who will teach the beautiful Kalamkari style of art, known for its intricate patterns and rich cultural significance. In just 2 hours, you’ll create your own unique painting using various textures, designs, and colors!

Festive Indian Cooking Demo with Masterchef Inderpal Singh

Date & Time: 12 Oct | 2pm

$15 per person

Reserve your spot - https://ihcmasterchefinderpalcookingdemo.peatix.com

Join MasterChef SG Season 4 winner, Inderpal Singh, at IHC for a special Deepavali cooking demo! Watch as he prepares his signature Kadai chicken and paneer jalfrezi, paired with pistachio biryani, and get exclusive tips on expert plating to impress your guests this festive season.

Flavours of Little India! -with Masterchef Sowmiya Venkatesan

Date & Time: 13 Oct | 11am

$15.00 per person

Reserve your spot - https://ihcmasterchefsowmiyacookingdemo.peatix.com

Join Masterchef Sowmiya Venkatesan for an interactive cooking demo where you'll shop for fresh ingredients in Little India and watch her create an impromptu dish on the spot! Learn her tips for picking the best produce, master plating techniques, and taste her delicious creations paired with chutneys.

Deepavali Special Floral Arrangement Workshop

Date & Time: 19 Oct | 2pm

$15.00 per person

Reserve your spot - http://ihcfloralarrangement.peatix.com

Create your own stunning flower bouquet with guidance from a Triceratops floral expert! Learn practical tips and techniques, while cultural expert Joyce shares the significance of these flowers in the Indian community, especially during Deepavali.

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS & PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Open House Weekend Highlights

·       10am – 5pm – Lobby Activities & Free Museum Admission

·       10am & 2pm – LIVE performances (5,6,12,13,19,20 Oct)

·       4pm – 5pm – Tea Time Snacks

·       10am – 5pm – Deepavali Festival Market  (5,6,26 & 27 Oct)

·       7pm & 7.30pm - Deepavali Special Big Bus Tour (4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26 Oct)*

Daily Schedule By Weekend

Weekend 1

·       5 Oct – Deepavali Open House 1

·       5 & 6 Oct – Deepavali Heritage Festival Market

·       6 Oct – Deepavali Open House

Weekend 2

·       12 & 13 Oct – Deepavali Open House 2

·       12 Oct, 10.30am - Kalamkari Art Painting Workshop*

·       12 Oct, 2pm   - Festive Indian Cooking with Chef Inderpal Singh*

·       13 Oct, 11am – Little India Cooking Demo with Sowmiya*

·       13 Oct, 2pm - Kalamkari Art Painting Workshop*

Weekend 3

·       19 & 20 Oct – Deepavali Open House 3

·       19 & 20 Oct, 10.30am - Little India Thosai Walking Trail *   

·       19 Oct, 11am   - Kids Deepavali Learning Bootcamp *

·       19 Oct, 2pm – Deepavali Special Floral Arrangement Workshop *

               Weekend 4

·       26 & 27 Oct – Deepavali Open House 4

·       26 & 27 Oct, 10am - Little India Prata Walking Trail * 

·       26 & 27 Oct – Deepavali Heritage Festival Market