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Join Different Deepavali Events With Your Family in Singapore

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Hoping to find Deepavali events in Singapore for your family? Well, look no further! We compiled some of the best locations in Singapore where you can join the festivities of Deepavali.

With our list, you don’t need to limit yourself to one location! There are a lot of Deepavali activities and kid-friendly events that you can enjoy along with your family.

Additionally, you can check out different places or stick with the various Deepavali greetings in Little India. Plan out the month before the official Deepavali date and use our list to your heart’s content!

Quick Facts about Deepavali Festival in Singapore

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Deepavali is a festival in Singapore that is celebrated every year by Hindus in the country. It marks the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

It has become part of the Hindu tradition in Singapore to spring-clean their houses as soon as the festival is approaching. When the festival’s eve finally comes, they tend to light up little lamps in the doorway of their homes.

The country declared Deepavali an annual public holiday in Singapore in 1929. Another holiday for all Singaporeans to celebrate! This article will help you think of the best things you can do during the festival.

Join Different Deepavali Events With Your Family in Singapore

This 2022, people will celebrate Deepavali in Singapore on 24 October. Throughout the island, various areas feature Deepavali events catered for both locals and tourists.

Moreover, most of these places cater to including families with children who want to join the festivities. To help you find the best places to visit, we listed some of the best kid-friendly places to enjoy Deepavali events in Singapore:

Deepavali Light-Up in Little India

The Deepavali Light-up in Little India is an annual event that most Singaporeans are looking forward to. This year, you may enjoy the Deepavali Light-Up with its music theme, along with the members of your family.

In Little India, most of the Deepavali events in Singapore held here feature no admission fee to those who wish to join. Since this year is no different, families can join the festivities for free.

Date: 16 September to 12 November 2022 | 7 PM to Midnight
Venue: Serangoon Road and Race Course Road
Admission: Free

Avail for a Guided Tour in Little India

As we all know, Little India is rich in history. This could be the perfect time for all the members of your family to dig deeper into it, especially about the business and its culture. You will learn more about it in a guided tour featuring Street Corner Heritage Galleries – Little India.

Earlier, we mentioned that the area offers free admission to those who wish to join the event. On the other hand, you and your family can opt for a specialised tour of the annual event by paying a simple fee of S$10.

Date: October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2022 | 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Venue: Little India
Admission: S$10

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Celebration of Deepavali at the Indian Heritage Centre

Singaporeans are welcome to the Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House during the four weekends in October 2022. They prepared many kid-friendly activities and programs for the whole family!

Date: October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23, 2022 | 10 AM to 6 PM
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Admission: Free

Little India Trishaw Trails

Are you looking for something different? Why not enjoy the spirit of Deepavali by enjoying a 15-minute trishaw ride through Little India?

Moreover, your kids will definitely have fun with this activity. For more information, you can check out their offerings on their website.

Date: September 30, October 7, 14, and 21, 2022 | 6 PM to 8 PM
Venue: Little India
Admission: S$10

Attend LiSHA Deepavali Live Cooking Demo

One of the best things to do with the family is to spend time in the kitchen. Before that, it would be nice to take this event as an opportunity to learn how to make all sorts of foods and traditional dishes with them.

The good thing about this is that you no longer have to step out of the comfort of your home. You can watch the recent live stream on the LiSHA Facebook page.

Date: October 1, 2022 | 4 PM to 6:30 PM
Venue: Online
Admission: Free

Dhandiya Night

Every member of the family is welcome to join the event wearing their best and favourite Indian outfit. Do you know what’s more exciting about the event? You can win prizes when you actively participate in the event!

Date: October 8, 2022 | 7 PM to 10 PM
Venue: Pasir Ris Elias Community Club, Multi-Purpose Hall, 93 Pasir Ris Drive 3, Level 2, Singapore 519498
Admission: S$15 per person, kids under 3 years old are free

Deepavali Big Bus Tour

Have fun and go for a ride on the open-top bus tour! The Deepavali Big Bus Tour will help you learn and enjoy the Little India precinct.

Aside from that, it will allow you to see an amazing vantage point of the vibrant lights and decorations in the area.

Date: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 | 6 PM to 8 PM
Venue: Little India
Admission: S$10
Note: Further instructions about the events mentioned will be given upon registration.

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