Singapore introduces living heritage award scheme for craftsmen and artists
SINGAPORE - Like the cultural hubs of France, Japan and South Korea, Singapore now has an award and recognition scheme for master craftsmen and artists to keep the island's heritage alive.
Singapore introduces living heritage award scheme for craftsmen and artists (STRAIT TIMES 30 Oct 2019)
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-introduces-living-heritage-award-scheme-for-craftsmen-and-artists SINGAPORE – Like the cultural hubs of France, Japan and South Korea, Singapore now has an award and recognition scheme for master craftsmen and artists to keep the island’s heritage alive.Announced on Wednesday (Oct 30), the National Heritage Board (NHB) will be recognising four such master practitioners every year, starting next year.For instance, a […]
Rangoli flower carpet Singapore – Little Steps Asia (Little Steps Asia.com)
https://www.littlestepsasia.com/singapore/events/seasonal-events-guides/rangoli-flower-carpet Big, brightly coloured Rangoli patterns are created in living rooms and at the entrances of Indian homes on the morning of Deepavali. Rangoli is traditionally made from dyed rice flour, raw coloured rice, or flower petals. Often, oil lamps and tealight candles are placed on the finished Rangoli to light it up after nightfall. […]