Little India Walking Tour: Unveil the Culture and Heritage

Description of Programme

This tour provides an in-depth exploration of the early beginnings, cultural practices, heritage, and defining characteristics of one of Singapore’s main constituent communities: the Indians. Participants will delve into the history and motivations behind the early Indian settlers in Singapore, uncovering the challenges they faced and how they eventually integrated into mainstream Singaporean society. This journey through time offers insights that may surprise and enlighten even today's Singaporean Indians.

In addition to historical and cultural insights, the ""Little India Walking Tour"" tour highlights themes of racial harmony and integration. Participants will visit various places of worship, gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse religious practices and customs that contribute to Singapore’s multicultural tapestry. This comprehensive tour not only educates but also fosters appreciation and respect for the rich Indian heritage within Singapore.

Specific Learning Points – 

• Singapore’s multicultural heritage

• The role of the Indian community in Singapore’s development

• Multiracialism and nation-building

• Quirky facts about Little India 

Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars

Social Defence 

Psychological Defence

Location(s)

Shree Lakshminarayan Temple, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Belilios Lane – Trades Murals, Residence of Tan Teng Niah, Tekka Market, Little India Arcade, Indian Heritage Centre, Abdul Gafoor Mosque, Indian Heritage Centre

Partial Indoor / Mostly Outdoor

Rating

Teamwork

Physical

Guided

Duration

2 hrs

Session Timings

Anytime between 9am and 5pm

Pricing (per participant)

$30.00 

Min 15 Pax

One way transport for 1 x 44-seater coach $130

No transport provided (to start point and from end point)

Terms and Conditions

  1. Reservations are subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A booking/confirmation notice will be sent to the unit/department for acknowledgement once the space for the specific timing is confirmed.

  2. In the event that the unit/department cancels a booking less than 10 working days before the start date, or does not show up on the event date, a late cancellation fee will be incurred.

  3. In the event that participants arrive later than the scheduled time, the programme will still proceed according to scheduled itinerary and end at original scheduled time. There will be no ‘make up’.

  4. The programme owner reserves the right to make changes to the content, date and time of the programme, without the consent of the unit/department.

  5. Programme owner shall not be liable for claims resulting from injury or any loss of personal property to the participants, which may result due to their participation in the programme.

  6. The unit/department can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form for absentees who could not attend the NE programme on event day for compelling reasons (e.g. sick with MC, on compassionate leave, etc.) within 5 working days upon conducting the NE Activity. Fees will not be waived for absentees without compelling reasons.

  7. Units can request for one-time amendment to the booking (eg. change in number of participants, date and/or time of tour) at no cost incurred to the unit, when the amendment is made at least 10 working days before the event.

  8. Any amendment requested less than 10 working days is subject to availability. In the event that programme owner could not accede to the changes and the programme has to be cancelled, Cancellation Fees will apply.

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