Singapore is a dynamic place to visit! This July, you can not only refresh your look to the Great Singapore Sale, taste fantastic food at the Singapore Food Festival, but also delve into the Malay culture in Singapore.
For an entire month, from June 27th to July 28th 2014, Singapore honors itsMalay community celebrating Hari Raya Ramadan and PUASA, one of the main festivals of the country.
This is a unique opportunity for everyone to discover Malaysian culture and community, the rich history of Geylang Serai as he is 50 years old and understand the religious meaning behind Hari Raya PUASA. This year, in addition to traditional street light-ups and color Geylang Serai Bazaar, every weekend will be punctuated by a series of cultural performances, games and activities for which you are all invited. Follow the leader!
Ketupat Decorations
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and for believers in Singapore and around the world, it is the holiest time of year -a time for prayer, self-examination, almsgiving and fasting. During Ramadan and the first light until sundown, all healthy adult Muslims must abstain from food, drink and sensual activities. Hari Raya PUASA marks the end of Ramadan this year falls on July 28.
In compliance with these principles, the festivities in Singapore for Hari Raya 2014 PUASA revolve around four themes.
In the spirit of gotong royong dynamic, which illustrates the act of charity, the low-income families the local area will be offered a token sum and groceries and invited to break fast during the Geylang Serai and Iftar for Habuan residents in need.
The religious significance Hari Raya celebrations will be highlighted with some art qasidah -a the Perso-Arabic lyric poetry form.
With Geylang Serai celebrate its 50th anniversary, visitors can travel back in time and discover the rich history of Geylang Serai by Black & White 60s films. Located in the Joo Chiat area, Gelang Serai is another important area of Singapore Malay in addition to Kampong Glam. It is also well known for its popular Geylang Serai wet market and Food Centre.
During this Ramadan season, you will discover how the Malay Singaporeans keep alive their Vibrant Culture and Community. There will be different activities and discomfort showcases art forms such as games, musical instruments, performances of song and dance, crafts for weddings and the popular and lively area Dikir Barat, for which a group of 15-20 members sat crossed legged on the floor, then clap and sway with some Malay percussion. And if you want to better understand the history and meaning of Ramadan and Hari Raya PUASA, the organizing committee has also prepared hiking trails cultural discovery Racewith lot of fun and interactive activities.
Breaking the fast in Geylang Serai Bazaar
Each year during the Hari Raya season PUASA, Geylang Serai Malay attracts many families and visitors at night to watch the festive streets and warms the light-up heart. This year it extends majestically on two Sims Avenue and Geylang Road for 1.3 km. Its design is inspired largely by significant symbols of Islam such as Crescent and Moon, Turkish style minarets and mosques. And if you look closely, you'll notice some models used in traditional Malay houses like gable roofs and pyramidal, floral wood carvings, but also other elements such as Malay habits and basketry batik.
The other main attraction is undoubtedly the Gelang Serai Bazaar. The huge pavilion attracts many to shop this is the time of year for our Malaysian friends to refresh their homes with new furnishings such as curtains, carpets and also their wardrobes with a new sarong kebaya, a hijab or songkok hat. Still, the main draw here is the delicious Malay food stalls that gather a lot when it's time to break fast. Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng, Nasi Padang, Mie Goreng, Mie Hoon Goreng Kedelek, Otah Otah are some of the festival is. Not to mention the colored drinks called Air Kathiras that are so refreshing and comforting after a long day of abstinence!
Festive decorations at Geylang Serai Bazaar
Mark your calendar
All activities and performances organized for the Hari Raya PUASA 2014 will take place at Lorong 8-9.30pm Engku Aman between Gelang Serai Road and Sims Avenue (Paya Lebar MRT station).
Saturday, June 28, 2014: cultural song and dance.
Friday, July 4, 2014: qasidah.
Saturday, July 5, 2014: Geylang Serai Habuan and Iftar for residents in need.
Saturday, July 12, 2014: Dikir Barat and other ailments showcases activities and art forms such as games, musical instruments, song and dance performances, crafts for weddings.
Friday, July 18, 2014: Seniman Bujang lapok black and white 60s (1960)
Saturday, July 19, 2014: Cultural Discovery Race
Friday, July 25, 2014: Black & White 60 Movies- If Tanggang Shaw Brothers Film (1950)
Learn more about Malay culture and Islam Singapore Kampong Glam. Do visit the Malay Heritage Centre and Sultan Mosque.
Watch our video of Hari Raya PUASA 2014 Geylang Serai and put in the festive mood!
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