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FOM's Explore Singapore! provides you experiences of Singapore's varied cultural, historical, religious and natural places and activities, from the well-known to the local "secrets". Whether you are a new or long term resident, there is always something exciting and intriguing for you to discover. You will get to know and enjoy Singapore better through us.

Coordinator

Lim Chey Cheng

Programmes are usually conducted on Thursday mornings (10 am to 12 pm.).

Registration is required for all programmes -
either use the on-line registration link or visit our table at every Monday Morning Lecture. 

 

Events

St John's and Lazarus Islands Tour POSTPONED
Thursday 24 May, 2018
Cost: S$50.00 (Member)
S$60.00 (Guest)

We are sorry that this tour has had to be postponed due to contamination on the island.

Breaking Fast - A Ramadan Experience
Thursday 07 June, 2018
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: S$45.00 (Member)
S$55.00 (Guest)

Explore Singapore! takes you to the heart of the Ramadan celebration in Singapore’s Kampong Gelam. Join Khir Johari, Malay culture enthusiast, to find out how Ramadan is observed, the various traditions, related to this Islamic holy month and their significance. He will explain the custom and practice of fasting and what it means to him personally. Discover the foods associated with fasting, and the eventual preparations for the end of Ramadan festivities, that is the Hari Raya Puasa.

After his talk Khir will lead us through the bazaar to explain the various foods being sold. We conclude by experiencing breaking fast at a typical Muslim restaurant, the way many Muslims do. (food included in price)

Max Group Size: 18

Register by 05 June 2018