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Revel in the sweet traditions of the Indian New Year at the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) Indian New Year Open House! Known as Puthandu to the Tamil community, the Indian New Year is traditionally celebrated on the first day of the Tamil calendar, signifying a fresh beginning. This year, the open house will take place on 15 and 16 April 2023, with highlights that include an sweet-themed art installation, guided trails and tours, cooking demonstrations, exciting performances, and more.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, a candy-inspired installation titled Mithai BB by Mithra takes over IHC’s main staircase, welcoming visitors as they step into the entrance. Inspired by flora and fungi, the art installation features whimsical illustrations of flavourful Indian sweets and snacks. Visitors can also strike a pose at a sweet-themed photobooth, or try their hands at a variety of free themed craft activities that include Indian tea kettle magnet- and thoranam (hanging decorations) bookmark-making.
Other family-friendly activities include live festive dance performances, storytelling sessions, Tamil guided tours of IHC’s galleries (part of Tamil Language Festival 2023) as well as digital programmes. Admission to IHC is free for all on 15 and 16 April.
FREE Programmes
Free Thematic Craft Activities And Experiences
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 15, 16 April 2023
Time: 10am - 6pm
Admission fee: Free
*Limited to first 300 visitors daily
Start the Indian New Year right with live sweet tasting sessions at the Indian Heritage Centre! From Indian tea kettle magnets to thoranam bookmarks, visitors can unleash their creativity at these themed craft stations, and strike a pose with their loved ones at the colourful sweet-themed photobooth afterwards.
‘Mithai BB’ Sweet-themed Pop-up Installation
Date: 15 - 30 April 2023
What a treat for the eyes! Mithai BBby Mithra,a fantastical candy-inspired installation welcomes visitors to join in the Indian New Year celebrations at the Indian Heritage Centre. Inspired by delectable Indian sweets and snacks including laddu,pani puri,kesar peda,jalebi,masala chai,kolukattai,kaju katli, and samosa,the whimsical installation features illustrations of the Indian treats with elements inspired by flora and fungi.
Live Festive Performances
Time: 11am & 4pm
Enjoy a sweet visual treat with a dynamic showcase of high-spirited Indian dance styles at the Indian Heritage Centre Indian New Year Open House!
Available Workshops
Kids’ Storytelling & Craft Session
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre Seminar Room
Time: 11am - 12.30pm
Admission fee: $10
Register athttps://ihc-programmes.peatix.com
If the New Year falls on 1 January, why do we celebrate another one in the month of April? Join us as we bring you on an adventure to discover the Indian New Year through drawings, craft, games and dance in this interactive and immersive storytelling session.
Tamil Language Festival Guided Tours
Date: 15 April 2023
Time: 3pm - 4pm
Admission fee: Refundable deposit of $10
*Note: This tour is conducted in Tamil
Join a free Tamil guided tour of the Indian Heritage Centre’s galleries as part of theTamil Language Festival 2023. Discover the rich history, heritage, and culture of the Indian and South Asian communities in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and how the Tamil language has grown in Singapore.
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