Families can look forward to a weekend launch festival, a refreshed heritage wall at Clementi Public Library, a new heritage mural at Clementi MRT Station, and many more offerings!
Date: from 13 Sep 2024
Heritage Activation Node (HAN) @Clementi
The National Heritage Board (NHB)’s latest Heritage Activation Node (HAN) in Clementi aims to celebrate Clementi’s rich history in partnership with Institutes of Higher Learning, the local community, and volunteers from across the island who will develop and present heritage offerings tailored for the neighbourhood. Highlights include a weekend launch festival, a refreshed heritage wall at Clementi Public Library, a new heritage mural at Clementi MRT Station, and more!
Our Clementi Home: HAN@Clementi Launch Festival
Date: 13 to 15 Sep 2024
To celebrate the launch of HAN@Clementi, a launch festival will be held from 13 to 15 September 2024. It will feature over 25 activities and programmes co-organised with 18 community partners, including skate-through heritage tour Rollin’ Through West Coast Park, My Clementi Heritage Trail commissioned by Heartland Enterprise Centre Singapore, Our Clementi Home heritage village with community activity booths, community music and dance performances, a pasar malam at the Clementi Town Centre, an interactive exploration of Clementi through the JourneyX web app, and more!
Tell Your Clementi Story
Venue: 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village at Clementi Town Centre
Date: 13 to 15 Sep 2024
Time: 11am to 6pm
Explore and discover the diverse stories that intertwine to form the rich tapestry of Clementi's history. Join us at the memory collection booth and share your fondest memories of Clementi through our storyboard, which delves into narratives that capture the essence of the neighbourhood's journey through time.
This programme is free of charge. No registration is required.
Clementi Creations: Craft Your Clementi Home
Venue: 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village at Clementi Town Centre
Date: 14 to 15 Sep 2024
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Express your creativity by designing your own Clementi home! This craft activity provides a personalised way to showcase the vibrant charm of Clementi, appealing to all ages and offering a fun and artistic exploration of the neighbourhood's unique character.
The craft activity will be done on-site and each participant is limited to one kit. Take-away of materials is not permitted. Upon completing the activity, participants are encouraged to share the stories behind their creations.
Exploring Clementi With Play
Venue: 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village at Clementi Town Centre
Date: 13 to 15 Sep 2024
Time: 11am to 6pm
Step into a world of nostalgia and excitement at this traditional games booth! Unleash your inner child and embark on an adventure as you rediscover the joy of play. Join us in exploring a diverse array of traditional games, where fun and laughter abound. Immerse yourself in this delightful experience, all within the vibrant atmosphere of Clementi.
This programme is free of charge. No registration is required.
Tales of Clementi: Storytelling for Kids
Venue: Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone
Date: 14 Sep 2024
Time: 1pm to 1.30pm
In conjunction with the National Library Board's LOLA 2024 celebrations, this 30-min special storytelling session takes you on a journey to uncover Clementi's heritage. Join us to learn about Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, whom Clementi is named after, as well as some of the iconinc landmarks around Clementi!
Love Our Libraries and Archives (LOLA) is an annual event that celebrates reading and learning as a community!
This is a free programme that is open to all. The programme will begin on time.
JourneyX
Venue: Clementi
Date: from 13 Sep 2024
JourneyX is a web-based digital companion designed to enhance community engagement and foster a greater appreciation of the Clementi neighbourhood. With an interactive community trail interweaved with stories of the people, places and heritage, it offers an immersive and educational experience through compelling narratives and Augmented Reality, presented by Ngee Ann Polytechnic students.
The Web App will be available from 13 September 2024.
Rewards
Redeem rewards when you check-in at various location pins within Clementi using the JourneyX Web App.
• Tier 1*: HAN x JourneyX stickers (5 Info Pins)
• Tier 2*: HAN Collectible Hannie Keychain (5 Info Pins + 5 Landmark Pins)
• Tier 3**: iTea Voucher (5 Info Pins + 5 Landmark Pins + 5 Site Pins)
*Only available during 13 to 15 September 2024
**Available for the first 200 redemptions
Where to Redeem Rewards?
Tiers 1 & 2: 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village Info Counter at Clementi Town Centre, 449 Clementi Avenue 3, Singapore 120449
Tier 3 - iTea's Clementi 442 outlet located at 442 Clementi Avenue 3 #01-87 Singapore 120442
Enquires
Please contact @journeyx.np via Instagram,if you encounter issues with the JourneyX platform and/or redemption.
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JourneyX Exhibition at 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village at Clementi Town Centre
Venue: 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village at Clementi Town Centre
Date: 13 to 15 Sep 2024
Time: 11am to 6pm
Step into the captivating JourneyX Exhibition, an immersive and educational exhibition designed to complement the JourneyX Web App.
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JourneyX Curators' Sharing and Guided Digital Tour
Meeting Point: Participants are encouraged to arrive fifteen minutes prior to the start of the programme at the 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village at Clementi Town Centre (in front of Info Counter).
Location: Clementi Town Centre, 449 Clementi Avenue 3, Singapore 120449
Tour Slots:
13 Sep 2024:
- 11am to 12pm (English)
- 2pm to 3pm (Mandarin)
14 & 15 Sep 2024:
- 11am to 12pm (English)
- 2pm to 3pm (English)
- 4pm to 5pm (Mandarin)
Embark on a guided tour with the creators of JourneyX, as they take you on an interactive exploration of Clementi’s sites and landmarks. The tours will be available in English and Mandarin.
Pre-registration is encouraged for the Curators' Sharing and Guided Digital Tour due to limited slot availability. Click here to register.
What to bring and wear?
Participants are recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothes suitable for the weather, as well as to bring along a bottle of water, an umbrella and their smartphone/camera with spare batteries/power bank.
Other important notes
The walking tour lasts about 45 minutes. The tour will proceed in the event of wet weather, and all participants are advised to bring an umbrella/raincoat. The walk may, however, be cancelled or altered due to inclement weather (e.g. hazardous haze conditions, flooding) or due to other unforeseen circumstances affecting the tour (e.g. road closures etc.), and participants will be informed.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and must register if so.
By registering for this programme, participants agree:
a) that the personal information supplied will be strictly used for the purposes stated above;
b) that the programme organiser(s) may take photographs and/or videos of them (or their child as applicable) and use the images and/or videos including to archive, exhibit and publish them for publicity; and
c) for the programme organiser(s) to contact them regarding the programme that they have signed up for, as well as other communication that may be of interest to them.
Community Performances at 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village
Venue: 'Our Clementi Home' Heritage Village at Clementi Town Centre
Date: 13 to 15 Sep 2024
Time: Various timings
Join us at the vibrant Clementi Town Centre for a series of captivating dance and music performances, showcasing the talents of communities in Clementi. From enchanting choral renditions by Clementi Primary School Choir to mesmerising fusion performances by the Indian Instrumental Ensemble and Ilsa Tari, each act promises to immerse you in a cultural odyssey.
Sights and Secrets of Clementi: Photowalk
Meeting Point: Outside of Clementi Public Library, 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West #05-13/14/15 The Clementi Mall, 129588
Date: 14 Sep 2024
Time: 4pm to 5.30pm
Fee: $5.00
Explore Clementi through a guided photowalk to uncover the rich everyday heritage and hidden gems of Clementi. Guided by student photographers, we invite you visit and capture the community and natural landmarks of the neighbourhood to gain a newfound appreciation for its community heritage.
The workshop is part of the “Sights and Secrets of Clementi” photography series organised by SUSS Production Interest Group (PDIG) under the Heritage Activation Node @ Clementi Launch Festival.
What to bring and wear?
Participants are recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothes suitable for the weather, as well as to bring along a bottle of water, an umbrella and their smartphone/camera with spare batteries/power bank.
Other important notes
Kindly note that no refund or exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for programme cancellation.
Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the programme.
The guided walk will proceed in the event of wet weather, and all participants are advised to bring an umbrella/raincoat. The walk may, however, be cancelled or altered due to inclement weather (e.g. hazardous haze conditions, flooding) or due to other unforeseen circumstances affecting the tour (e.g. road closures etc.), and participants will be informed.
Parents/guardians must accompany any child under the age of 12, and must buy their own ticket if so.
By registering for this programme, participants agree:
a) that the personal information supplied will be strictly used for the purposes stated above;
b) that the programme organiser(s) may take photographs and/or videos of them (or their child as applicable) and use the images and/or videos including to archive, exhibit and publish them for publicity; and
c) for the programme organiser(s) to contact them regarding the programme that they have signed up for, as well as other communication that may be of interest to them.
Into the Food: Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre
Meeting Point: Clementi Town Centre, Heritage Village (In front of Info Counter)
Date: 14 Sep 2024
Time: 2.30pm to 4pm & 4.30pm to 6pm
Fee: $10
Experience a culinary journey at Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre! Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and flavours of Clementi as SUSS CatalySt takes you on a captivating food tour, where each dish tells a story and every bite is a celebration of Singapore's heritage. Engage in interactive activities, savour carefully curated dishes, and gain insights into the iconic hawker stalls that define the culinary landscape of Clementi. Embark on this immersive and enriching experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation of Singapore's culinary heritage.
What to bring and wear?
Participants are recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothes suitable for the weather, as well as to bring along a bottle of water, an umbrella, power bank and personal medication, if necessary.
Other important notes
No refund or exchange of tickets is allowed under any circumstance except for programme cancellation.
You are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the programme. The programme will start on time.
Participants will be invited to consume food along the tour, which are non-vegetarian and may not be halal certified. The dishes may contain nuts, fish, shellfish, alcohol, and other allergens.
The programme may be cancelled or altered in the event of wet weather, inclement weather (e.g, hazardous haze conditions, flooding, etc.) or unforeseen circumstances affecting the programme (e.g., road closures, etc.). If so, you will be informed.
Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and must buy their own ticket if so.
By registering for this programme, participants agree:
a) that the personal information supplied will be strictly used for the purposes stated above;
b) that the programme organiser(s) may take photographs and/or videos of them (or their child as applicable) and use the images and/or videos including to archive, exhibit and publish them for publicity or any other purposes; and
c) for the programme organiser(s) to contact them regarding the programme that they have signed up for, as well as other communication that may be of interest to them.
Echoes of Clementi: Heritage Mural At Clementi MRT Station
Venue: Clementi MRT Station, Exit A & B
Date: 13 to 15 Sep 2024
The "Echoes of Clementi" mural celebrates Clementi's diverse multicultural communities while showcasing the area's transformation from a humble kampung into a bustling town. Drawing inspiration from local residents, the mural is a vibrant tapestry of Clementi's iconic landmarks, along with the wildlife and flora that continue to flourish within the neighbourhood. The sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia, transporting viewers through history. The scenes guide you on a journey through Clementi's story, highlighting its people and history. Echoes of Clementi will be officially unveiled at Clementi MRT Station at the HAN@Clementi launch ceremony on 13 September 2024.
The "Echoes of Clementi" mural is an extension of SMRT’s Comic Connect initiative that seeks to collaborate with local artists and schools to create heritage-themed, comic-style murals capturing the unique history and heritage of the locale of 35 SMRT-operated MRT stations island-wide.
Designed by Ashley Goh Yu Ting from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of InfoComm Technology, Diploma in Immersive Media (2024)
Pipeo’s Clementi Adventures: An Interactive Journey: Heritage Wall At Clementi Public Library
Photo Credits: National Heritage Board
Venue: Clementi Public Library, Children’s Section
Date: 13 Sep to 31 Dec 2024
Time: 11am to 9pm
After a sudden landing on Earth, Pipeo the pigeon and his feathered friends have been transported back in time to Old Clementi. Luckily Hannie, the local sparrow, is here to help. Together, they will explore significant everyday memories of Clementi from the 1960s to the present, meeting residents along the way.
Join Hannie to help Pipeo and his friends find their way home on this exciting time-travel adventure game!
Illustrating a fun, fictional journey through the different eras of Clementi, this heritage wall installation features a two-player interactive with movable character tokens. Players are to spin the numbered wheel to determine how many steps to move, and should spin the wheel again if a tile is already occupied. Landing on special tiles allows the players to take either a fast track forward, or a reverse track backward.
Complete the game and enjoy the winning present-day photographs from the photography competition “Sights and Secrets of Clementi”!
Designed by Chew Yuting, Chong Yun Yi and Xue Jiaxin from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Design and Environment, Diploma in Design (2024)
And Many More Offerings!
Following the launch, various offerings centred around Clementi’s heritage will be made available regularly. For more information on HAN@Clementi and the launch festival, please visit go.gov.sg/hanclementi-festival.
