Deepavali falls on Monday 24 October this year, but the celebrations are starting early in Little India with the forthcoming weekends beng filled with non-stop activities for all. Alongside stunning Rangoli decorations, friends and family can get together to enjoy traditional craft workshops, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, evening Trishaw Rides and live performances.
Deepavali (also known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”) is a five-day festival that marks the triumph of good over evil and is generally celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.
Little India’s streets are already boasting a party spirit with a miniature replica of the Deepavali Street-light up arch along Campbell Lane and inside the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC). Insta-worthy light displays don’t get any better! Read on for more.
Money Packet Giveaways | Now – 23 October 2022
Money Packet Giveaways | Now – 23 October 2022 Head down to the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) in Little India and redeem an exclusive Diwali-themed money packet featuring the oil lamp and peacock designs from the Deepavali street light-up this year. All you have to do is take a photo at IHC, upload it onto social media, and tag IHC using #IHCDeepavali to redeem their limited edition money packets. *While stocks last!
Little India Trishaw Trails
Little India Trishaw TrailsGet into the festive mood this Deepavali with a Trishaw Trail around Little India on Friday evenings. Sit back, relax, and join this fun 15-min trishaw ride while taking in the sights, sounds, and festivities as the precinct ushers in Festival of Lights.
Date & Time: 7, 14, 21 Oct |6 – 8pm (15 mins per ride)
Meeting point:IHC
Fee: $10 per trishaw ride (2 pax per ticket)
Little India Big Bus Tour
Little India Big Bus TourSee the Deepavali Street light-up and decorations up close in this brand new open-top sightseeing bus tour. This tour provides the perfect introduction to the Little India precinct and the best photo opportunities of this iconic area from the top deck.
Date & Time: 8, 15, & 22 Oct |7– 8pm (30 mins per tour)
Meeting point:IHC
Fee: $10 per pax
Little India Heritage Trail
Little India Heritage TrailIf you haven’t managed to bag a spot on ANZA’s very own Deepavali tour, join this Diwali edition of the Little India Heritage Trail which also features the Street Corner Heritage Galleries and various heritage businesses in the precinct. Listen to anecdotal stories of first- and second-generation heritage business owners such as the charasmatic Murugaia Ramachandra, owner of Jothi Store & Flower Shop.
Date & Time: 15 & 22 Oct |10.30am – 12pm
Venue: IHC
Fee: $10 per pax
Mandala Dot Painting Workshop
Mandala Dot Painting WorkshopGet your creative juices flowing with this opportunity to decorate your very own clay oil lamp. Whatever the result, it will provide a talking point and add a touch of brightness to your home to celebrate Deepavali.
Date & Time: 15 & 16 Oct |2pm – 3.30pm & 4pm – 5.30pm
Venue: IHC
Fee: $10 per pax
Deepavali Cooking Demonstration with Chef Devagi and Chef Vasunthara
Deepavali Cooking Demonstration with Chef Devagi and Chef VasuntharaIn this cooking demonstration participants will learn how to make festive Deepavali dishes by celebrity chefs Devagi Sanmugam (Spice Queen) & Vasunthara Ramasamy (Masterchef SG S2). There will be also be food sampling of the dishes at the end of each cooking demo.
Date & Time: 15 & 16 Oct |10.30am – 12pm
Venue: IHC
Fee: $10 per pax
Interactive Storytelling for Kids
Interactive Storytelling for KidsLearn about the traditions and values of Deepavali through this interactive storytelling session combined with musical performances and a fun crafts.
Date & Time: 22 Oct |11.30am, 2pm, 3.30pm
Venue: IHC
Fee: $10 per pax
For further details of all Deepavali events in Little India this year, log onto ihc-programmes.peatix.com and indianheritage.gov.sg
