tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2022-02-14T15:02:51+08:00 Peatix IHC Programmes tag:peatix.com,2022:event-3114468 2022-01-15T10:00:00SGT 2022-01-15T10:00:00SGT

Two Sessions available on 15 Jan, at 10am & 3pm. Limited spaces available so join in, get your tickets now!PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS: Enjoy a cultural farm experience away from the bustle of the city! Our Kranji farm tour experience includes a variety of live demonstrations, hands-on activities and mini trails which will allow you to learn more about Pongal.PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS:- Live cooking of traditional Pongal dish- Winnowing rice grains- Weaving thoronam- Art of eating sugarcane- Learning about the different varieties of vegetables grown on a farmWHY JOIN?Visiting a working farm is a rare opportunity for Singaporeans used to an urban environment to learn about farming, and how the food they eat comes about. The journey begins with a live cooking demonstration of the traditional pongal dish, followed by many hands-on interactive stations where you can learn about the significance of Pongal through fun activities.PLEASE NOTE:Meeting point is at IHC. Transport is provided to Kranji Form. Please wear appropriate shoes and attire; and do bring along an umbrella/raincoat, water bottle and extra pair of clothes. Please do bring along hand towels/wipes, mosquito patch as well as a recyclable carry bag. Snacks and food is not included. Registration begins 20 minutes before start of programme. The tour will be around 2.5 hours including travelling time.ABOUT IHC OPEN HOUSE 2022:  Discover Pongal and how it is celebrated in Singapore with an exciting array of immersive cultural activities presented by Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) at the Pongal Open House celebrations from 8 to 16 Jan 2022.From hands-on craft workshops, to an educational walk-through bustling Campbell Lane to soak in the sights and sounds of the festival; and online activities that include a special interactive learning portal, there is something for everyone to explore this Pongal! For more information, visit IHC Website or IHC Facebook Page.Terms & Conditions:• Participants are to arrive 20 minutes earlier• Face masks to be worn throughout the duration of the experience• Social distancing is enforced throughout the experience• IHC will be taking photos of this event for publicity and marketing materials. If you should have any queries or concerns, please approach our Front Desk counter.• All information is correct at time of broadcast. The Centre reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the programmes without prior notice.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)1. What kind of COVID-19 precautions are in place for this activity?Number of participants will be limited, and tables will be sanitised before and after each session. No materials will be cross shared among participants.All participants will be required to sanitise their hands before the workshop, fill in a Contact Tracing form, always wear a mask, and avoid mingling beyond their group.Vaccination-differentiated safe management measuresPlease note that vaccination-differentiated safe management measures (VDS) have been implemented for entry to museums. Individuals will be allowed entry in group sizes up to 5 persons if all are vaccinated. Children ages 12 years and below, recovered individuals, and unvaccinated individuals with a negative Pre-Event Test (PET) result, can be included in the groups of 5. If there is more than one child age 12 or below in the group of 5 persons, both children must be from the same household. You will be required to present your TraceTogether app or token, or any of the following documents (which may be relevant) for entry:i. Vaccination status and test result on the HealthHub Appii. Physical vaccination certificates/reports/cards under the National Vaccination Programmeiii. Physical ART of PCR result slips from MOH-approved COVID-19 test providersiv. Pre-Event Testing (PET) exemption notice2. How many friends/family members can I attend with?Participants will only be able to attend the workshop in groups of 5, as required by the current Safe Management Measures. Participants will be required to remain in their groups of 5 and avoid mingling with other attendees.3. What materials will I receive for the tour?Participants will receive all necessary materials for the tour.4. How old must I be to participate in this tour?You must be at least 7 years old to attend this tour. Please note that we will turn away anyone who is younger than 7 years old.5. I have more questions about this activity.We’d be happy to answer them for you! Drop us a note via Peatix or email us at nhb_ihc@nhb.gov.sg