Take a walk at two of NHB's Heritage Institutions this Racial Harmony Day and join us in celebrating harmony through movements and journeys. Put on a different lens to experience a variety of cultural programmes, free drop-in activities and live performances which will give you a deeper understanding of our multicultural roots!
For more information about Let’s Walk – Celebrating Harmony at the Heritage Institutions, please visit the websites and follow the social media pages of Indian Heritage Centre, Malay Heritage Centre, and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.
Festival Key Programme
Same Same But Different: A Theatrical Experience for Families
(Presented by Malay Heritage Centre, supported by The Solitude Movement)
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and Indian Heritage Centre (Starts at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall)
Admission: $24 per parent-child pair, purchase tickets via PEATIX. Tickets available from 3 July 2023, 6pm onwards.
Theatre experience conducted in English and suitable for parents with children aged 5 – 10 years old.
Siti faces constant bullying for the person that she is, and this affected her self-esteem. Yong, her best friend, is determined to help Siti discover how beautifully unique she is.
Same Same But Different is a story about uncovering one’s uniqueness and the power of friendship. Through a journey of self-discovery, Siti and Yong finds out what makes them special and, in the process, cherish their friendship with each other even more.
Teo Pei Si, founder of the Solitude Movement theatre collective, and Angelina (Anj) Teo, a theatre maker and educator, are uniting their passion for working with children and exploring themes of culture, heritage and identity. Joining them are multi-talented actors Suhaili Safari and Jodi Chan.
During this interactive storytelling session, participants will try their hands at various activities including creating their own hand mirror, henna art and other activities. Every parent-child pair will also get to visit two Heritage Institutions within the same day, with a bus ride bringing them from Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall to the Indian Heritage Centre.
This programme is recommended for children aged between 5 – 10 years old. Only one-way transport is provided from Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall to the Indian Heritage Centre. As a segment of the storytelling takes place during the bus ride, we would recommend for participants to take public transport, taxis, or private hire vehicles to the starting point.
Happenings at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am – 6pm (Gallery Last Admission at 5.30pm)
Address: 12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874
Workshops
Peranakan Beading Introductory Workshop
(Supported by The Intan)
Date: 22 July 2023
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm and 4pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: $20 per pax; purchase tickets via
PEATIX. Tickets available from 3 July 2023, 6pm onwards.
Recommended for participants aged 13 years old and above. The workshop is conducted in English.
The elaborate craft styles of Nyonya beadwork and embroidery are connected to the Peranakan culture. In this 90-minute workshop, participants will understand more about the Peranakan culture and gain basic knowledge and hands-on experience of Nyonya beading work. All materials required will be provided for the workshop.
Multi-Ethnic Fusion Dance Workshop for Kids
(Supported by Kelly Koh, Badarudin bin Hassan and Surendran Rachandran)
Date: 23 July 2023
Time: 1pm – 3pm and 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: $10 per pax; purchase tickets via
PEATIX. Tickets available from 3 July 2023, 6pm onwards.
Recommended for children aged 5 – 12 years and above. The workshop is conducted in English.
What are some of the commonalities and differences in dance moves across cultures? In this short workshop, children will get to learn and understand some of the cultural meanings behind the dance movements that are unique to the Chinese, Malay and Indian culture. At the end of the workshop, parents are invited to watch their children perform a mini choreographed multi-ethnic fusion dance performance.
Free Activities
Drop-in Craft Station: Decorate your own Paper Fan
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: Free
Join us for a free drop-in craft activity to bring home your unique souvenir! Get crafty and decorate a paper fan. Activity is perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Drop-in Activity Station: Traditional Games & Free Snacks
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: Free
Relive your childhood with us! Come have a go at some of our traditional childhood games or sample some yummy snacks at our traditional games and snacks booth!
Titik Temu – Meeting Point
(Presented by Malay Heritage Centre, supported by Kaum Collective)
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 5pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: Free
1.3521° N, 103.8198° E, the coordinates of Singapore, this island we call home. This island where people of different backgrounds meet, exchange practices and complement one another, shaping the nation into a melting pot of diverse cultures. Titik Temu brings together a collective of Minang Malay body percussionists and traditional Chinese and Indian musicians collaborating to create a new repertoire of sound and movement that is uniquely Singapore.
KAUM Collective is passionate about promoting cultures, arts and traditions from the Nusantara and hopes to reach out to a wider audience through collaborations. Joining them at this new performance are traditional Chinese musicians Garrett Ng on the pipa and Wee Dee on the dizi, and traditional Indian musicians Raghavendran Rajasekaran on Indian classical flute and Lalit Kumar on the tabla.
Discover the Secret Letter Children Activity Booklets Giveaway
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am - 6pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Xiao Qing found a letter left behind by her great grandfather. What is this letter about? Inspired by the Connections Across Oceans: Early Chinese Mutual Aid Organisations special exhibition, join Xiao Qing to find out the secrets behind the letter and explore the special exhibition! Children Activity Booklets are available for collection at the Memorial Hall’s Visitor Services counter.
Escape Game
Lost in Time: The Case of the Missing Researcher
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am - 11.30am (Sunday only) 11.30am - 1pm, 1pm - 2.30pm (Sunday only), 2.30pm - 4pm, 4pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: $8 per pax, group of 4 - 5 pax recommended; purchase tickets via PEATIX.
Suitable for participants aged 10 years and above. Recommended group size of 4 – 5 pax. The game is conducted in English.
You and your team are called in to investigate the disappearance of a renowned researcher who has vanished while studying a mysterious 19th century artefact. The researcher was known for his obsession with the artefact's historical significance and is believed to have used a forbidden method of time travel that has left him trapped in the past.
Guided Tours and Trails
Balestier Multi-Cultural cum Architecture Photography Trail
(Supported by NHB Heritage Volunteers and Ngee Ann Polytechnic Photography Club)
Date: 22 July 2023
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: $12 per pax; purchase tickets via PEATIX. Tickets available from 3 July 2023, 6m onwards.
The trail is conducted in English.
Discover what makes the Balestier precinct unique in this brand new multi-cultural and architecture photography trail! From Malay Road names to Burmese influences and diverse architectural styles and elements found in Balestier, whip out your cameras or mobile phones and capture it all in this walking photography trail. This trail is open to all and for photography enthusiasts of different levels. Members from Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Photography Club will share tips and tricks on photography during the trail.
Special Exhibition Guided Tour
Date: 22 July 2023
Time: 10.30am (Mandarin) and 1.30pm (English)
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: Free; limited spaces available
Hear from our docents and find out how the early Chinese mutual aid organisations played an important role to the early Chinese migrant community with the special exhibition guided tour of Connections Across Oceans: Early Chinese Mutual Aid Organisations. Tours are brought to you by our Heritage Volunteers.
Permanent Galleries Guided Tour
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm (Mandarin), 3pm – 4pm (English)
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Admission: Free; limited spaces available
Join us for a guided tour of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and hear the stories behind this century-old villa that trace Dr Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia. Gain valuable insights on the impact of the 1911 Revolution on Singapore, as well as Singapore’s contributions to the Revolution. Tours are brought to you by our Heritage Volunteers.
Happenings at Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am – 6pm (Gallery Last Admission at 5.30pm)
Address: 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924
Workshops
Harmony Afternoon Tea
Date: 23 July 2023
Time: 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: $15 per pax; purchase tickets via PEATIX.
The activity is conducted in English.
Indulge in a delectable journey of flavours at Harmony Afternoon Tea, a delightful event hosted at the Indian Heritage Centre.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Singapore's multicultural heritage as you savour local delights inspired by diverse cultures. Sample mouth-watering delicacies from Indian, Malay, Chinese, and Eurasian cuisines, while discovering the fascinating stories and multi-layered traditions behind each dish.
Free Activities
Drop-in Craft Station: Perfumed Hanging Shoe Craft
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: Free
Join us for a free drop-in craft activity! Harness your creativity and learn something new as you create your own unique perfumed hanging shoe. Activity is perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Drop-in Activity Station: Ethnic Attire Dress-up
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: Free
Celebrate Racial Harmony Day with us by visiting our FREE lobby exhibition on cultural attires and enjoy the ethnic dress-up booths. Strike a pose and take your #OOTD with us!
Drop-in Activity Station: Traditional Games & Free Snacks
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: Free
Relive your childhood with us! Come have a go at some of our traditional childhood games or sample some yummy snacks at our traditional games and snacks booth!
Live Performances @ Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: Free
Put on your dancing shoes and join us as we present an energising line-up of multi-racial cultural performances to usher in Racial Harmony Day celebrations at IHC.
Performers’ Lineup:
22 July 2023
10am – Mass Zumba!
11am – Kids Chinese Dance by We Chinese Dance Tech
11.30am – Bharatanatyam Dance by Soo Mei Fei
4pm – Malay Cultural Dance by Sri Warisan
4.15pm – Multi-Ethnic music performance by yIN Harmony
4.30pm – Dikir Barat by Kelana Purba
23 July 2023
3.30pm – Cultural Performance by Eurasian Association
Guided Tours and Trails
Permanent Galleries Guided Tour
Date: 22 & 23 July 2023
Time: 2pm - 3pm (English)
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: Free; limited spaces available.
Come down to Indian Heritage Centre for a free guided tour of our permanent galleries. Take a walk in the shoes of Indian pioneers to hear the rich history, culture and heritage of the Indian community in Singapore with our museum guide.
You'll also discover star artefacts that include the spectacular late 19th-century Chettinad Doorway and the mesmerising tiled Multan façade, and many more
Special Programme
Soundscapes of Religions in Singapore
(Presented by Dialogue Centre, supported by Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth)
Date: 22 July 2023
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: Free; with a refundable deposit of $10. Reserve tickets via PEATIX.
“What does religion sound like?”-
Step into the vibrant and diverse religious tapestry of Singapore through a unique immersive "Soundscapes of Religions in Singapore" experience. Join guided tours with knowledgeable interfaith guides, delving into the acoustic environment of Singapore's diverse religious landscape. Experience the quietude of meditation and encounter a variety of religious sounds such as Christian hymns and Sikh kirtan, to unravel the cultural and religious significance behind these sounds. This is a multisensory journey to discover what religion truly sounds like and uncover the unity that lies within the diverse symphony of soundscapes in Singapore.