MHA and Inter Religious Organisation Collaboration

MHA: 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

Participants will:

• Learn about Singapore’s religious diversity and harmony.

• Explore what different religions have in common, such as practices and values.

• Find out more about past incidences of religious conflicts and tensions in Singapore.

• Understand what it takes to develop and maintain religious harmony in Singapore and what all can do to preserve this previous legacy.

Target Audience: For Educators

Runtime: All year round

Fee: Complimentary

Modality: In-person

Duration of Session: 2h

Capacity: Minimum 8 pax; Maximum 80 pax (divided into 4 sub groups)

Relevant Commemorative Days: Racial Harmony Day, National Day and Religious Festivals

Website: www.harmonyindiversitygallery.gov.sg

Mode of registration: By email or to magtan.hdg@gmailcom or mha_hdg@mha.gov.sg

Due Date for registration: At least 2 weeks (14 working days) in advance

Contact: 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