Look forward to a weekend of captivating activities that will evoke your five senses and offer experiences to remember!
Venue: OCBC Square
Date: 10 & 11 Nov 2023
Celebrate Deepavali: Rangoli & Rhythm
This Deepavali, embark on a multi-sensory journey at Singapore Sports Hub with its Rangoli & Rhythm celebration. Join in the celebrations with Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of Health, Dr Janil Puthucheary. Held at the OCBC Square on 10 to 11 November 2023, it will be a weekend of captivating activities that will evoke your five senses and offer experiences to remember!
Here's taking a closer look at what you and your family can look forward to:
A Visual and Tactile Feast of Art
Deepavali is not complete without rangolis, a quintessential part of this celebration, and families are invited to put the finishing touches to the rangoli to bring the intricate patterns to life. Come witness the combined effort of the community transform into a giant captivating masterpiece that embodies the spirit of the celebrations!
Move Your Body To An Epic Bollywood Dance-Off
Dance battles are a staple of Bollywood movies and TV dramas, and Singapore Sports Hub is bringing cinema to life with an exhilarating Bollywood dance-off. The five teams that make it to the finals will battle it out this Deepavali weekend in-person at the Sports Hub! Four of the five teams will each walk away with $100 Kallang Wave Mall vouchers while the winning team will walk away with $600 Kallang Wave Mall vouchers.
Spice Up Your Deepavali With Festive Flavours & Dynamic Performances
Start your Deepavali weekend with flavourful festive treats and a symphony of cultural traditions and modern experiences!
- Don an elegant saree and take a photo
- Unleash your creativity at the Diya (lamp) painting station where you can add your artistic touch to a clay lamp and take home your masterpiece as a memento!
Wait, there’s more – indulge in a series of captivating performances specially lined up for you.
- Peacock Dance performances, where dancers imitate the graceful movement of peacocks
- Karagam Dance, which showcases the intricate footwork of performers as they balance pots on their heads – prepare to be transported to the heart of traditional Indian culture.
- Snake Charming - don't miss this enthralling performance by the snake charmer, who will even pose with you so that you can capture the magical moment!
After all the activities, fuel up with the rich flavours and deep aroma of Deepavali delicacies - you can expect an array of delicious treats including Pani Puri and Murukku.
Chase the Lights of Little India
Photo Credits: Singapore Sports Hub
When night sets in, hop on board an open-top double decker bus for a trip around Little India to take in the bright festive lights and colourful displays of Little India. This visual and auditory experience will take 45 minutes, starting from and ending at the Singapore Sports Hub. Pre-register here to secure your spot on the bus before it is too late! Tickets are priced at $8 per person.
More information on Rangoli & Rhythm can be found here.
