24 October
10am
Online, on ACM’s Facebook page

Learn about why and how Deepavali is celebrated in this informational video. K Sengkuttuvan, a member of the Hindu Endowments Board and the Inter-Religious Organisation, explores the importance of the Deepavali festival and some of the ways it is celebrated in Singapore.

Watch it here

22−23 October
11am−5pm
ACM Lobby

Try your hand at traditional rangoli art and learn why it is a part of Deepavali decorations by contributing to the creation of a large rangoli in ACM’s lobby. Visitors will be able see the rangoli on display at the museum from 24 to 28 October

24 October
11am–1pm
Discovery Room, Basement*
Register here

Join chef and foodie Inderpal Singh (@mr.singh.eats) at this festive cooking demonstration! Get in the festive mood by learning how to create two popular Deepavali dishes. Pick up tips-and-tricks from a seasoned chef and discover why these dishes are cooked for the festival.

*Visitors with mobility issues may not be able to access this venue. Please take note before registering for this event. 

24 October
10.30am−3.30pm
Foyer, L2

Celebrate Deepavali by creating your own pretty peacock tea-light candle embellished with layers of feathers made of air-dry clay! Make it part of your home decor at this fun, family-friendly drop-in craft activiy.

Suitable for visitors aged 6 and above.

24 October
11.30am and 2.30pm
ACM Lobby
Register here

Join our docents on this special guided tour of ACM galleries, which will focus on objects related to Hinduism and Deepavali.