HAN@Mountbatten launches with a community mural inspired by residents’ stories

The National Heritage Board (NHB), in partnership with Arts House Group (AHG), has launched Heritage Activation Node @ Mountbatten (HAN@Mountbatten) with a new community mural at Mountbatten Community Club. The mural draws on residents’ stories and memories, with contributions from local youth.

New community mural at Mountbatten Community Club for HAN@Mountbatten
Image: Arts House Group

A mural built from residents’ stories

The artwork was created by Goodman Arts Centre artists Iefa Shamsir and Asno (Shah Rizzal). It is the first in a series of community activations celebrating Mountbatten’s people, stories and heritage.

Mural along a corridor at Mountbatten Community Club created for HAN@Mountbatten
Image: Arts House Group
Guests beside the HAN@Mountbatten community mural
Image: Arts House Group

Stories We Share

HAN@Mountbatten is themed Stories We Share. It will bring artists and residents together to uncover and reimagine the neighbourhood’s heritage through community-driven initiatives.

Artists and guests at the HAN@Mountbatten mural unveiling
Image: Arts House Group
Guests at the HAN@Mountbatten launch presentation
Image: Arts House Group

How to take part

From the launch, HAN@Mountbatten is calling for stories. Anyone with a connection to Mountbatten can contribute memories through the HAN website at roots.gov.sg. The programme page for the neighbourhood is at roots.gov.sg/han/neighborhoods/mountbatten.

Group photo of guests, residents and partners at the HAN@Mountbatten launch
Image: Arts House Group

Key details

  • Programme: HAN@Mountbatten, by NHB and Arts House Group
  • Theme: Stories We Share
  • First activation: community mural at Mountbatten Community Club by Iefa Shamsir and Asno (Shah Rizzal)
  • Call for stories: open now through the HAN website

More arts and heritage

The mural’s artists are based at Goodman Arts Centre, which held its first HOME | GROUND open studios on 24 October. For other things to do this month, see our weekend guide for 23 to 25 October.

Clara Tan
Clara Tan
Clara Tan is Little Big Red Dot's Editor-at-Large. She oversees the quality and direction of content across all categories, bringing depth, context, and a sharp editorial eye to everything she covers. Clara writes thoughtful, well-researched features that connect the dots across lifestyle, culture, business, and current affairs in Singapore.

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