Heritage Activation Nodes

The National Heritage Board's Heritage Activation Nodes (HAN) initiative aims to involve the community in developing projects that celebrate the heritage of their neighbourhoods.

Starting in 2024, a series of HANs will be launched in different precincts, offering opportunities for the community to create and execute projects that highlight local heritage. Each HAN will be unique, featuring tailored programs and activities that reflect the distinct character of the precinct.

To introduce heritage programming and enhance neighbourhood spaces, NHB will collaborate with community partners and HAN Heritage Champions, who are volunteers from the community. Additionally, community groups and HAN Heritage Champions will receive training to enhance their capabilities and enable them to organise regular heritage programmes.

The first two HANs were launched in Katong-Joo Chiat and Clementi in April 2024 and September 2024 respectively. For more information on HAN and upcoming programmes, visit https://go.gov.sg/nhb-han.

Be involved and contribute to HAN

As NHB plans to seed more Heritage Activation Nodes in the coming years, interested parties are welcome to collaborate with NHB to develop these nodes. Please contact us at NHB_HAN@nhb.gov.sg to find out more.

Interested individuals/groups/organisations may also wish to register their interest to volunteer as a HAN Heritage Champion here. HAN Heritage Campions play a vital role for HAN, such as being the face of HAN events, contributing to visitor experience, facilitating HAN programmes, and providing expertise in research and writing.