Did you know that “Deepavali” means “a row of lights” in Tamil? This reflects the tradition of lighting lamps during the festival to signify the victory of light over darkness and is why it is often referred to as the “Festival of Lights”.
This Deepavali, experience the exuberance of the festival at the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) Deepavali Open House 2024! Over 4 weekends, the Indian Heritage Centre’s annual Deepavali Open House will feature a diverse line-up of programmes. Experience the rich practices and traditions of Deepavali through engaging activities at IHC for the whole family! Free admission on weekends.
📅 5 to 27 Oct 2024
⏰ 10am – 6pm DAILY, except Mondays
📍 Indian Heritage Centre
Registration is required for selected programmes here.
Image credit: Indian Heritage Centre
FREE PROGRAMMES FOR ALL:
- Free museum admission for all visitors on weekends
- Free lobby activities and crafts on weekends
- Cultural Carnival Games
- Parrot Astrologer
- Free limited edition Deepavali money packets
- Write & post your own Deepavali greeting cards
- Deepavali Festive installation for kids
- Insta-worthy photobooth for entire family with free print-outs
- Festive Dress-Up Booth
- Free Henna
- Traditonal Shadow Puppet Installation for kids
- Festive Outdoor Performances
- Indoor Museum Performances
- Free Tea-time snacks
- Festive Market
Admission to IHC is free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.
For more information, please visit here, or peatix to register for paid programmes.
Deepavali falls on 31 October this year and here is our round-up of Deepavali events 2024 that you can look forward to in Singapore.
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