Katong-Joo Chiat is one of Singapore's most vibrant neighbourhoods and will be the first new cultural heritage site to be launched by the National Heritage Board.
Katong-Joo Thiet has a long history and a perfect blend of old and new. Colourful pre-war shophouses and diverse neighbourhoods coexist with modern shopping malls and trendy cafes.
Even before the land reclamation in the 70s of the 19th century, the picturesque seaside attracted many settlers. Wealthy people in the Straits or Eurasian communities built mansions and hotels here for weekend getaways.
This weekend (20-21 April), the inaugural HAN@ Katong-Joo Chiat Kick-off Festival will be held in Katong-Joo Chiat district~
As an integral part of Singapore's Heritage 2.0 programme, the festival was established by the National Heritage Board in collaboration with community partners to explore the rich history and cultural heritage of the community through community heritage art creations, cultural performances, workshops, exhibitions, murals, festive food and other entertainment activities!
This festival and more than 20 partners, in 9 locations across the island to jointly hold more than 25 wonderful programs~ Brother Yan has prepared the following event location map for friends, come and feel the charm of traditional culture with your family and friends!
"Through the inaugural Kick-off Festival, we hope to sow the seeds of new beginnings for cultural heritage in more communities and enliven them through infrastructure interventions and regular programmes," said Mr Tan Zi Yu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hanban. We also hope to build an ever-expanding network of community partners island-wide and encourage more community belonging through our heritage volunteers and our partners."
Under this initiative, the National Heritage Board of Singapore will also nurture Heritage Guardians, a group of community volunteers from across Singapore, who will equip them with the knowledge and skills to develop and manage cultural heritage products on a regular and ongoing basis. Following the open call for volunteers in October 2023, the National Heritage Board has received more than 250 offers of service.
Ms Tan Li Ming, a volunteer resident of Katong-Joo Thiet district, said, "I have lived in this community since I was born and have always loved sharing the cultural heritage and hidden treasures here with my friends and family. I was so excited that Katong-Joo Thiet was the first new cultural heritage site to start, and I immediately signed up as a volunteer. The invaluable volunteer training prepared me to coach one of the excursions and fostered camaraderie and community spirit with other passionate volunteers."
On the day of the festival, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and Katong Culture will jointly issue a public solicitation for cooperation on the official website, please click on the end of the article to read the original article to view the relevant information.
Interested individuals and community groups can submit their own volunteer intentions, as well as ideas and proposals for community cultural heritage projects, for consideration through the form on the website.
Katong-Joo Chiat is the first new launch point in the series of cultural heritage festivals, and from this year, these new points will be launched in different communities, tailored to the community and bringing unique experiences to participants.
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