MHA: Harmony in Diversity Gallery
MHA and Inter-Religious Organisation Collaboration: Learning Journey to Harmony In Diversity Gallery
The Harmony in Diversity Gallery provides an immersive and engaging platform for participants to learn about Singapore’s religious diversity and harmony. It comprises four galleries of exhibits, artefacts and interactive features that demonstrate the centrality of religious harmony to Singapore’s development, and the efforts required to build interfaith peace in a religiously diverse society.
The gallery will highlight our religious diversity, help us to recognise the importance of seeking common ground to build mutual respect and accommodation, and emphasise the need to protect and expand our common spaces.
The visit to the gallery is also accompanied by a guided heritage trail, Telok Ayer – A Picture of Diversity. Diversity comes alive as we go back in time to relive Telok Ayer in the 1800s. Learn about how the various immigrant communities from various races and religions interacted as well as the tensions and misunderstandings that sparked off conflicts among them.
Details
The visit comprises (1) a guided tour of the gallery and (2) a guided walking heritage trail of the Telok Ayer Area (one of the Streets of Harmony). We also have a seminar room where groups can hold/conduct breakout discussion/dialogue sessions with participants
Learning Objectives
Paticipants will:
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Learn about Singapore’s religious diversity and harmony.
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Explore what different religions have in common, such as practices and values.
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Find out more about past incidences of religious conflicts and tensions in Singapore.
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Understand what it takes to develop and maintain religious harmony in Singapore and what all can do to preserve this previous legacy.
Target Audience: Secondary 1- 4/5 students, Post Secondary (JC/ Poly/ ITE)
Runtime: All year round
Fee: Complimentary
Modality: In-person
Duration of Session: 2 hours
Programme Capacity: Minimum 8 pax; Maximum 80 pax (divided into 4 sub groups)
Website: www.harmonyindiversitygallery.gov.sg
Mode of Registration: By email to mha_hdg@mha.gov.sg or magtan.hdg@gmail.com
Due Date for Registration: At least 2 weeks (14 working days) in advance
Contact Info: Email mha_hdg@mha.gov.sg or magtan.hdg@gmail.com or call gallery at 6221-8942
Many Faiths, One People
We, The People of Singapore