Singapore celebrates Deepavali (or Diwali) on 24 October 2022. This festivity is commonly known as the festival of lights and generally symbolises the victory of light over darkness.
This year, with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, we can celebrate diwali with our family and friends in-person after two years of low-key celebration with no bustling bazaars and open-air concerts.
Before diving into the plans that we have in store for you, let us not forget that COVID is not fully blown over, but we are learning to live with it. It is important that we follow the below precautions to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
- Remember to always carry a sanitizer wherever you go
- Always wear a mask, and only take it off when absolutely necessary
- When you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth
- Wash your hands regularly, keep them clean always
- Maintain your distance from larger crowds of people in public
- Avoid gathering and moving in large groups while going out
- Consume a nutritious meal full of vitamin C
People should take the above precautionary measures to reduce the chance of getting infected with the virus especially during the festivities where everyone tends to take it a tad easy. With the spike in the number of cases due to the XBB variant, let us not let our guards down, and do our best to be socially responsible.
Now, let us dive into the various ways in which Diwali can be celebrated in Singapore. The Indian Heritage Centre is offering various activities this year. Check out them to gain a memorable experience of this year’s festival of light with your friends and family.
The Big Bus Tour
From October 1 to October 23, the Indian Heritage Centre has organised a bus tour where visitors may marvel at the lighting on Serangoon Road and the Race Course Road, which adds a new dimension to their experience of visiting Little India.
The specially designed open-top sightseeing bus tour offers fantastic photo possibilities from the top deck whilst giving an introduction to the Little India neighbourhood during the holiday season.
Interactive Storytelling
Discover more about the history of Diwali by attending this street theatre performances set up during this time. The interactive plays will bring to life the tale of Lord Krishna’s victory over the oppressive demon Naragasuran. You can unwind, sit back, and enjoy the show with your family and friends since there will be plenty of music and drama.
LEGO Mural
People from the community can come to create the rangoli together. Visitors will be able to contribute to a LEGO mural inspired by rangoli designs, planned in collaboration with LEGO artist Jeffrey Kong. You can lend a hand to complete the mural by filling in its white outline with coloured LEGO bricks.
Trishaw Trails
Trishaw rides up and down Little India’s streets are available from the Indian Heritage Centre. Experience the precinct’s sights, sounds, and celebrations during this wonderful time of the year. Every Friday night in October, trishaw rides are available.
Cooking Demos
You can learn how to prepare festive breakfast foods like rava idli, medhu vadai, and coriander-coconut chutney referring to YouTube videos.
Walking Tour
Little India is a vibrant place both during the day and at night. If you want to gain insight into the history of the place, take a walking tour of Little India. You will learn where to get anything from the best biryani vendors in Tekka to where to find cheap copper kitchenware.
Enjoy a Buffet Feast
The Line at Shangri-La offers a delicious buffet of traditional Indian fare such tandoori jhinga king prawn, slow-cooked lamb with eight spices, Kerala-style fish head, and kaju kismis pulao. Additionally, you will also get to taste freshly cooked desserts like the rava halwa and the fluffy kesar rasmalai.
Visit Temples
One of the earliest places of worship in Singapore,the magnificent Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple on Serangoon Road was founded in 1855. You can spend all day admiring the minute details of this temple dedicated to Kali, the Hindu goddess of force.
May the divine light of Diwali bring peace and love to your life. We wish all who celebrate Diwali a very safe and happy Diwali! 🙂
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