Festival Pongal Celebrations 2020 Free
11 January 2020 - 18 January 2020
IHC

Come together as a community and relive the kampung spirit at Indian Heritage Centre's Pongal celebrations!

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Heartland Harvesting Workshop

Discover how you can grow your own Indian herbs and vegetables at home in this workshop presented by Bollywood Adventures.

Rites of Spring - Kranji Farm Tour

Learn more about Pongal and its significance to the Indian community in this immersive farm tour experience.

Millet Pongal Masterclass

Looking for healthier Pongal options? Chef Bala shares how you can add a healthy and innovative twist to your Pongal dish (in collaboration with Health Promotion Board).

Little India Discovery Trail

Explore the sights, sounds and scents of Little India in this experiential trail of the precinct!

Natural Pigment Painting workshop

Get creative! Learn how you can create your own eco-friendly art masterpiece using naturally found pigments!

Kolam Competition

Team up! Form groups of four and compete in a friendly community Kolam competition. Here's the twist: each group must consist of either a senior citizen or non-Indian person. Are you up for the challenge?

Storytelling and Craft Session

Step into the streets of Little India and listen to master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran, and be serenaded by accompanied music from Raghavendar Rajasekar. Complete your experience with traditional folk-art painting.

PROGRAMME LINE-UP

Saturday, 11 January 2020

10am - 11am: Heartland Harvesting Workshop
10.30am - 1pm: Rites of Spring - Kranji Farm Tour
11am - 4pm: Drop-in Craft Activities
11am - 1pm: Millet Pongal Masterclass
1pm - 2pm: Heartland Harvesting Workshop
1.30pm - 2.30pm: Little India Discovery Trail
3pm - 4pm: Natural Pigment Painting Workshop
3.30pm - 4.30pm: Little India Discovery Trail
4pm - 6pm: Kolam Competition
7pm - 9pm: Storytelling and Craft Session

Saturday, 18 January 2020

10.30am - 1pm: Rites of Spring - Kranji Farm Tour
11am - 4pm: Drop-in Craft Activities
11am - 1pm: Kala Sangam - Pottery Masterclass
12pm - 5pm: Cultural Performances
3pm - 4pm: Natural Pigment Painting Workshop

Registration required for above programmes at ihc-programmes.peatix.com.