FREE PROGRAMMES FOR ALL

 1. FREE Cultural Performances

 Time: 11 am – 4 pm

Immerse yourself in vibrant folk performances and dramatised storytelling skits that bring the vibrancy of village life to the stage. Come down to enjoy them live and soak in the festive spirit with the community.

Performances on 18th Jan will start at 2pm.

2. LIVE Pottery Demo

 Date: 10th & 11th Jan 2026

 Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Catch master potter Shri V.K. Munusamy from Villianur, India, in action as he brings the art of traditional pottery to life. He’ll be crafting miniature Pongal pots on the spot, and lucky visitors will get to bring one home as a keepsake.

3. FREE Craft Activities

 Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Jump into the festive fun with hands-on crafts for everyone!

• DIY Cattle Toy (10th & 11th Jan 2026)

  Decorate your very own cattle toy, inspired by traditional hand-carved Indian folk designs.

• Pongal Pot Pin (17th & 18th Jan 2026)

  Paint and personalise a mini Pongal pot pin—perfect for adding a festive touch to your clothes, bags, or accessories.

• Pongal Charm Keychain (Both Weekends)

  Mix and match Pongal-themed charms to design your own personalised festive keychain.

• Colouring Sheets (Both Weekends)

  Choose from four Pongal-themed colouring sheets, unleash your creativity, and showcase your masterpiece on our Colouring Wall of Fame!

4. Pongal Special — Kids Activity Booklet

 Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Let the little ones discover Pongal in a fun, hands-on way! Our exclusive activity booklet is filled with playful activities and easy-to-learn facts that introduce children to the traditions and significance of this vibrant harvest festival.

5. FREE Lobby activities

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Immerse yourself in bite-sized info on Pongal through games, interactive panels and festive booths!

6. Festive Dress-Up Booth

 Time: 10 am – 5 pm

Dress up in traditional village outfits and create the perfect memory in the Pongal Village photobooth for photos and immerse yourself in the festive fun!

7. Pongal Festive Market

Time: 10 am – 5 pm

 Discover unique finds at our curated Pongal market — and support local Indian home-based makers while you’re at it!

8. LIVE Pongal Cooking Demo

Date: 10th & 11th Jan 2026

Time: 2 pm – 3 pm

Watch our chef whip up traditional Pongal live and discover the secrets behind this beloved harvest treat! Don’t miss the bubbling excitement— join the Pongal celebration in person!

9. FREE Food and Drinks

Time: 11 am & 3 pm

Sip, snack, and celebrate! Enjoy complimentary treats and beverages as part of the Pongal festivities.

THEMATIC WORKSHOPS: 

[SOLD OUT] Village Trail & Banana Leaf Pongal Meal 

1. Date: 10th Jan 2026

   Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

   Wander through Little India and discover how traditional village customs have come alive in the modern city—ending with a delicious village-inspired banana leaf lunch.

2. Mongal Pongal - Interactive Children Storytelling (conducted in Tamil & English)

   Date: 10th Jan 2026

   Time: 11 am – 1 pm

   Registration Link - https://mongal-pongal-storytelling.peatix.com/

   Experience Mongal’s playful story like never before! Parents and children can enjoy interactive storytelling, craft-making, and music as you dive into the fun and festive spirit of Pongal. Suitable for children ages 4 – 12 years

3. Pulli Kolam Workshop (beginner-friendly)

   Date: 10th Jan 2026

   Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

   Registration Link - https://pongal-pulli-kolam.peatix.com/

   Explore the South Indian tradition of Pulli Kolam in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basic techniques behind this intricate art form and create your own festive kolam design to take home

4. Tanjore Art Workshop

   Date: 11th Jan 2026

   Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

   Registration Link - https://pongal-tanjore-art.peatix.com/

   Create your Pongal Tanjore Artwork with rich colours, gold foils, and inlaid glass gems, learning the secrets of this classical South Indian painting style.