Pongal Open House 2024 Free admission on openhouse days
6 - 14 January 2024
10am - 6pm
Indian Heritage Centre

Celebrate the harvest season at our Sun-themed Pongal Open House this January!

Immerse yourself in our signature Pongal trails, explore Kranji Farm tours, engage in thematic crafts, and enjoy LIVE performances that will illuminate your weekend. Join us at the Indian Heritage Centre on 6, 7, 13 & 14 January 2024 for an enriching and fun-filled Pongal experience designed for everyone!

Open house: https://ihcpongalopenhouse.peatix.com/

 

Flutes in the Gallery

Dates & Time: Sat, 6 January & Sun, 7 January 2024 | 11am & 12pm

Duration: 15 mins

Venue: IHC, Level 3

Free 

Experience the mesmerizing fusion of dance and music through three raga-based classical compositions that celebrate the artistry and rhythm of nature's beautiful cycle. Explore the captivating journery of harvest through this immersive presentation that beautifully captures the essence of the sun's influence. 

*Register on peatix: https://ihcpongalopenhouse-flutesingallery.peatix.com

 

Little India Trail (Celebrity Edition) 

Dates & Time: Thur, 11 January & Fri, 12 January 2024 | 6.30pm - 8pm 

Venue: Little India

Fee: $15 per pax

Ever wondered what goes into preparing for pongal? Join us on this trail with our celebrity guides, content creator, Darshen Kunaseharan and Oli DJ, Sajini as they bring you shopping for their festivities needs. The trail will take you to shops along Campbell Lane and Little India. There, you will learn about Pongal and the significance it holds for our celebrity guides. The trail will end at Indian Heritage Centre with the making of Pongal, the quintessential dish to have for this festival.

*Register on peatix: https://ihcpongalopenhouse-littleindiatrail.peatix.com/

 

Harvest Dance and Storytelling [SOLD OUT]

Date: Sat, 13 January 2024 | 10.30am - 11.15am 

Please note that this programme is sold out.             

Discover how the sun movement is celebrated in India through the festival of Pongal and Sankranti. This interactive parent-child session combines storytelling, dance and yoga movements.

Suitable for children 5 - 10 years. 

 

 

Pongal Cooking Demo with Chef Annil

Date & Time: Sun, 14 January 2024 | 10.30am - 11.30am 

Venue: IHC Level 2, Activity Room

Fee: $10 

Join Chef Annil in a masterful cooking demo! Chef Annil will be dishing out 2 signature Pongal dishes. Participants will be able to taste the dishes at the end of session and bring these recipes home.

*Register on peatix: https://ihcpongalopenhouse-cookingdemo.peatix.com

 Kranji Farm Tour

Date: Sat, 13 January 2024

Time: 10am - 1pm | 3pm - 6pm 

Meeting point: IHC

Fee: $18

Escape the city bustle and embrace the tranquility of rural Singapore with our exclusive Kranji farm tour this Pongal. Join us as we journey through the Kranji farm and discover the essence of the harvest season.

*Register on peatix: https://ihcpongalopenhouse-farmtour.peatix.com/

 

Tanjore Art Workshop

Date: Sun, 14 January 2024 | 1pm - 4pm  

Dive into the rich heritage of Tanjore art through this workshop. Learn the ancient techniques passed down through generations as you uncover the secrets behind this intricate traditional South Indian art form.

*Register on peatix: https://ihcpongalopenhouse-tanjoreart.peatix.com

 Karagam Making Workshop [SOLD OUT]

Date & Time: Sat, 6 January 2024 | 11am - 1pm

Please note that this programme is sold out.     

Dive into the world of Karagam making with guidance from experts. From selecting vibrant materials to assembling the intricate pieces, experience the joy of creating a traditional materpiece. Discover the stories and symbolism behind this age-old art form as you infuse your creation with meaning.