Walk, Chat and Explore: Little India by Night (Plus Optional Side Activities)

Join us as we explore the area that is now decorated for the upcoming Deepavali (Diwali). It is the ideal time to get some colorful snaps, explore the bazaars, and zig-zag our way through the streets to find interesting shops, and historical and cultural locations. (How well do you know Little India? Try the quiz at the end of this post).

In addition to the main meetup, there are several free N easy options:

Option 1 : Pre-Meetup exploration of Indian Heritage Centre .
The Open House is free entry for all and it will have many special activities in addition to the museum exhibits. See details here:
https://www.indianheritage.gov.sg/en/whats-on/programmes/deepavali-2026
Meeting Time: Free N Easy
Post a comment in the Telegram group (see below) if you would like to invite others to join you for this option.

Option 2: Pre-Walk Dinner
Energise yourself before the walk with some delicious yet afforable food that is not easy to find in the heartlands. Join us if you would like to meet and chat with people over dinner before the walk.
Meeting Point: Tekka Hawker Centre at 665 Buffao Road.
Meeting Time: 6.15pm
If you reach first, grab a table or more and post a picture to let others know where you are.

Option 3: Main Walking and Exploring Event
Meeting Point: Entrance to Tekka Hawker Centre along Serangoon Road (behind bus stop).
Meeting Time: 7.15 pm
Come early to meet people, socialise, and form a "mini-group" which can keep track of its members when the walking starts.
Walk Start Time: 7.30pm
Tentative Route :
The region around Little India MRT, especially Buffalo Road, Cambell Lane and other side streets.
End point: at Farrer Park MRT or back at Little India MRT depending on the weather and conditions on the ground.

Late Comers and those who get Lost
Catch up using the Live Locator in the Telegram Group.

Telegram Group
You should download the free Telegram app and create an account so that you can join the Telegram group for the event:
Join Walk, Chat, Explore SG https://t.me/+rIuiiEM9j6oyNzI1
That will allow you to receive updates and also use the Live Locator for tracking the group as it moves.

Communication
Once the event starts the organiser wont be able to respond to any individual online queries.
However you may use the Live Locator on the Telegram group to catch up, or try to get help from someone else in the Telegram group.

Attire: Dress for comfort and walking.
To Bring: A water bottle and a cap (in case of sun/drizzle).
Total walking distance: About 2.5km
Total walking and sightseeing time: about 2.5hrs

Option 4: Post-Walk kopi N chat
Free N Easy

Weather Contingency: In case of heavy rain or haze, the event might start later, be modified, or be postponed. Updates will be in the Telegram group by 5.20pm on that day.

Advisory and Disclaimer
By participating in this event, you agree to take full responsibility for your safety, health, wellbeing, and belongings, and release the organisers from any liabilities. You should stop the activity if you feel unwell or tired, and seek help if necessary.

Its Free
Events in this meetup group are social and community events that are free for all participants. Members and participants should not promote any commercial activity within the Telegram group, during the events, or through chats with other members.

Photo Credit: Indian Heritage Centre on FB

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QUIZ:
1. What do old-school locals still call the "Little India" area?
2. Where in Little India can you buy garlands made from fresh flowers?
3. Which part of Little India has many street names associated with cattle/buffaloes? Why?
4. Where is the only North Indian temple in Little India?
5. Only 2 roads in Little India are named after Indians. Which ones?
6. Which well known restaurant's name when translated into English means "House of Bliss"?
7. Where in Little India is "Little Bangladesh"?
8. Which part of Little India has streets named after World War 1 European personalities?
9. Where is the villa of the Chinese towkay who owned a sweet making factory in Little India?
10. The first Prime Minister of India visited Singapore in the 1950's to lay the foundation stone for which structure in Little India?
11. Where was the original famous Tekka Market?
12. What does "tekka" mean, and in which language is the word from?
12. Which cinema in Little India used to show Indian movies decades ago? (the building still stands!)
13. Which profession did their work at Dhoby Ghaut a long time ago?
14. How many mosque's are in the Little India area? How many churches? How many Chinese temples? How many Indian temples?
15. Which place in Little India provides free breakfast and lunch to the needy, 7 days a week?
16. What stands at the location of the former famous New World Amusement Park?

If you know most of the answers (without Googling!) you are still welcome to join us and help the guide!)