Places Tours & Trails

River Trade Trail and Stories

by Indian Heritage Centre
9 May • 10:30am

Discover how the seas shaped Little India in this interactive maritime heritage trail, that ends with an Indian seafood feast!

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Register here: https://www.sgculturepass.gov.sg/events/9473626669277

Saturday (9 May): 10.30am - 12.30pm

Discover how the sea shaped the story of Little India and Singapore’s rise as a global trading hub. On this guided trail, participants will journey through the lives of early Indian traders, Chettiar moneylenders, Spice Merchants, Textile Dealers, and Cattle Traders who travelled across oceans to Singapore. Through interactive storytelling at each stop, trail-goers will experience how culture, community, and food interlink with the seas. The trail ends with a Fish Head Curry & Banana leaf “River Trade” inspired meal at Gayathri Restaurant. 

Indian Heritage Centre

The Indian Heritage Centre traces the journeys, communities, and contributions of Indians in Singapore. Through historical objects, personal stories, textiles, faith traditions, and community heritage, the museum highlights how diverse Indian cultures took root, adapted, and shaped Singapore’s social, cultural, and national landscape from early migration to the present day.

Website: www.indianheritage.gov.sg/a>
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