Date ; 16 & 17 July 2022
Time : Various time
Location : IHC
Admission fee : Admission to museum & workshops apply
Join in the Racial Harmony Day Open House Celebrations this July by visiting our Heritage Institutions to experience various cultural programming experiences & drop-in craft activities which will provide Singaporeans with a deeper understanding of our multicultural roots!
Remember to come dressed in style. We look forward to welcoming you in your best ethnic #ootd!
Guided Tour by River Valley High School Students
Date ; 16 & 17 July 2022
Time : 3pm
Location : IHC
Admission fee : Free
Join our student docents from River Valley High School as they take you through a tour of the Indian Heritage Centre's permanent galleries.
Discover the stories in each gallery and learn about the Indian community in Singapore and the role they have played in the Singapore story.
Each participant will receive a limited edition IHC goodie bag at the end of the tour.
LIVE Cultural Performance @ IHC
Date ; 16 & 17 July 2022
( Times )
11am : Open Score Musicians
1pm : Fusion Dance Performance
3pm : LIVE Band
Location : IHC
Admission fee : Free
Get up and dance or sit back and watch as we present an energising line-up of multi-racial cultural performances to usher in Racial Harmony Day celebrations at IHC.
Experiential Little India Discovery Trail
Date ; 16 & 17 July 2022
Time : 10.30am
Location : IHC
Admission fee : $10
Capacity : 15 pax
*suitable for children 12 years and above
Sign up for a guided cultural trail this Racial Harmony Day and journey through one of the most colourful historical precincts where goldsmiths, textile merchants and spice. traders showcase the cross-cultural commonalities that are uniquely Singaporean!
Banana Leaf Dining Etiquette Workshop
Date ; 16 & 17 July 2022
Time : 11:30am ( 2 hrs )
Location : IHC
Admission fee : $10
Capacity : 100 pax
*suitable for children 12 years and above
There's something magical about food when its steeped in tradition; the experience becomes an opportunity to appreciate culture. This Racial Harmony Day, come learn the art and etiquette of Indian banana leaf dining, experience eating a traditional Tamil vegetarian meal by hand & get to know the nuances behind the serving sequence of the vegetarian meal.
Permanent Gallery Guided Tour
Date ; 16 & 17 July 2022
Time : 2pm
Location : IHC
Admission fee : Free
Capacity : 12 pax per session*
*Based on availability of volunteer guided and on the first come, first serve basis.
Come down to Indian Heritage Centre for a free guided tour of our permanent galleries. Learn about the rich history, culture and heritage of the Indian community in Singapore with our museum guide.
Join us on this tour to discover star artefacts that include the spectacular late 19th-century Chettinad Doorway and the mesmerising tiled Multan façade, and many more.
Free Drop-in-Activities
Date & Time: July 16 & 17 from 10am- 4pm
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre Lobby
Admission Fee: Free
Get creative as a family!
Create your own banana leaf bookmarks and design customized brooches with ornate Indian motifs!
There is also FREE henna and other fun-filled family activities when you visit the Indian Heritage Centre !
No registration required.