IHC10 Open House: Celebrating a Cultural Milestone

I was told that the Indian Heritage Centre turned 10 on 7th of May 2025. That was the day it opened its doors to the media for a preview. Although I am Chinese, I eat Indian food more often than Chinese food. You will find me at places like Sakunthala’s Restaurant, Samy’s Curry Restaurant, Springleaf Prata or the ever popular and innovative RK House more often than places serving Chinese fare like Crystal Jade. (Disclaimer: I love hot pots!)

I have been to the Indian Heritage Centre on few previous occasions. We were invited to previous events held at the Indian Heritage Centre. However, this time it seemed to be a bit more grand. We were invited up to the forth level to view the latest artefacts.

Anyway, the open house to the public happens this weekend on the 10 and 11 May 2025. Hence you should take this article of mine to be a preview of what is going to happen at the actual open house.

This weekend, the first 1000 visitors will receive this tote bag.

This is how the second level looked like during the preview.

I witnessed the creation of a rangoli. Almost from scratch. It was done in slightly less than an hour. I will come back to this later in the article.

Ok I kept focusing on the rangoli. That is Ms Vijaya Mohan. She is the record holder for creating the largest rangoli in Singapore (or was it the world?). The rangoli was more than 2000 square feet in size.

This is on the forth level.

Oh yes. This is an artist at work. Sketching on the spot!

Some pictures to show you what is to come this weekend.

Overall the presentation, even for the media preview, was very engaging. I recorded the presentation. You can view it here:

Anyway, the rangoli is completed! I spoke to Ms Vijaya Mohan. She conducts rangoli therapy classes at institutions like the IMH. She is also a yoga instructor. Kind of makes sense. Creating the rangoli required her to bend, squat and stand multiple times. I guess this is how she keeps herself fit and her joints healthy!