SINGAPORE, 1 July 2025 – Singapore’s largest celebration of racial and religious harmony, Harmony Fest!’25 (HF!’25), will return for the third time to the Singapore Sports Hub on 5-6 July with inclusive programming for people from all walks of life and abilities to participate in.
Themed, Celebrating 60 Years of Unity, the event commemorates a significant milestone in Singapore’s history and is a timely reminder for us to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and look forward to the future. The two-day event invites all Singaporeans to come together, embrace our multicultural heritage as we strengthen our shared vision through:
1. The Harmony Walk
2. Heritage Explorations
3. Multicultural Performances
4. Culinary journey by savouring ethnic cuisines
HF!’25 is organised by the Racial and Religious Harmony Circles in partnership with Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM). Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Manpower, will be the Guest of Honour at the opening event on 5 July.
Fazlur Rahman Bin Kamsani, Co-Organising Chairman, HF!’25, and Chairman of Kembangan Harmony Circle, said, "The extensive collaboration between different communities and partners this year demonstrates how deeply integrated our communities have become over the past 60 years. This year’s Harmony Fest is especially special as we celebrate SG60, which serves as a firm reminder of how Singaporeans should treasure the social harmony and cohesion that we enjoy today. I am humbled to be given the opportunity to co-lead the event, and to be able to work with the various community partners representing diverse backgrounds and communities."
Serene Choo, Co-Organising Chairman, HF!’25, and Chairman of Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru Harmony Circle, said, “I'm looking forward to Harmony Fest, and I hope everyone will join us as we celebrate SG60 together. Working with faith representatives and members of the disability community in preparing for this event has been a meaningful journey. It has reminded me how much more there is to learn from one another. Our diversity has led me to reflect on what it truly means to be Singaporean. To me, it’s about cherishing peace and harmony, learning from our shared history, and having the openness and sincerity to build deeper connections across communities. In an increasingly diverse world, it is these real, human connections that will weave us together and shape the future we aspire to live in.”
Quek Swee Kuan, Chief Executive Officer, KASM, said, “We are pleased to partner the Racial and Religious Harmony Circles once again for the annual Harmony Fest!. As a welcoming space for diverse communities, the Singapore Sports Hub is a microcosm of Singapore’s multicultural society. As we mark SG60, we are committed to creating more opportunities to bring people together – to bond and build memories of shared experiences – and encourage everyone to commit to values that strengthen Singapore’s social fabric.”
Multisensory and Inclusive Experience at HF!’25
Programmes at HF!’25 have been thoughtfully curated alongside Persons with Disabilities (PWD), seniors, youth groups and civil society partners to encourage meaningful engagement and greater understanding among participants of different racial and religious backgrounds.
1. Walk Together – Walk in Harmony
To commemorate 60 years of multiracial harmony in Singapore, representatives from diverse community groups will take a unified step forward, towards greater understanding and inclusion, at the first-ever Harmony Walk. The walk on 5 July will take place at the 100PLUS Promenade and there will be performances along the route.
2. Learn Together – Discover our Heritage and Traditions
Adding a touch of heritage and colour to HF!’25 is the series of cultural experiences presented by the National Heritage Board (NHB) through its heritage institutions – Indian Heritage Centre, Malay Heritage Centre, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall – along with their partner, Eurasian Association.
Patrons can dive deeper into Singapore’s unique multicultural heritage through tea sampling sessions, and appreciating selected highlights from Singapore’s National Collection and exhibitions such as Project Citizens: The First Million by the Founder’s Memorial. Children can enjoy the Into the Hawkerverse exhibition by the Children’s Museum Singapore, and participate in fun and engaging storytelling sessions, centred around the theme of food heritage. These sessions will be presented in Singapore’s four official languages at the Singapore Sports Museum.
Cheryl Koh, Director (Heritage Institutions), NHB, said, “Heritage is the glue that binds people together. Especially in multiracial, multicultural Singapore, heritage helps us to understand each other better while honouring our unique past. The Heritage Institutions along with partners like Eurasian Association aim to create shared cultural currency by highlighting stories and common experiences amongst us. We believe that by providing accessible, engaging activities, it helps breaks down barriers to create opportunities for mutual understanding, awareness and appreciation to help Singaporeans and friends to Singapore find common ground and build strong bonds.”
3. Play Together – Shared Experiences that Bind
The HF!’25 stage at OCBC Square will come alive with performances celebrating our community spirit and the rhythm of our diverse cultures. The vibrant line-up features school ensembles as well as ethnic arts troupes including Kesenian Tedja Timur 1948 and Keralabeatz. Three bands from Faith Music Centre comprising able-bodied and PWD members will also take the stage, demonstrating that the joy of music belongs to everyone.
“Music has changed my life and has been a way to express myself and connect with others beyond words. Harmony Fest!’25 is a wonderful reminder that no matter our background, or what challenges we face, we all have something meaningful to contribute. ParaBeatz Band is looking forward to performing at Harmony Fest for the first time. Being a part of an event that celebrates inclusion and unity, we hope to share our love of music with the community, and inspire people to pursue their passions,” said, Azhar Bin Samsuddin, member of ParaBeatz Band from Faith Music Centre.
OCBC Square will feature interactive stations including art and batik workshops by the National Gallery Singapore, student showcases from the School of Science and Technology, and exhibitions on music and religion. There will also be a display of cultural and religious artefacts by the Harmony Centre. In addition, visitors can experience blindfolded darts with the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped clients and learn sign language basics conducted by the Singapore Association for the Deaf on day 2 of the festival. The Harmony Circle will also present "Human in Harmony", an interfaith session where religious leaders will share insights about their faiths and discuss how food and wellness practices connect to their spiritual traditions. These programmes celebrate not just talent, but the spirit of inclusion and collaboration that defines Harmony Fest!
Pooja Sasi, 15 years old, School of Science and Technology student who participated in Harmony Fest through a school project said, “Through our group project, I have a deeper understanding of the diversity in Singapore and the challenges that come with it to maintain harmony. This project has also helped me see issues from various perspectives. I believe that fostering greater understanding, empathy, and appreciation for racial and religious harmony in Singapore is very important. Harmony Fest is a meaningful opportunity for people to build a more inclusive community.”
4. Feast Together – A Celebration of Singaporean Flavours
Food brings people together in meaningful ways that transcend culture and tradition, and create meaningful moments of understanding and appreciation. At HF!’25, visitors can look forward to savouring ethnic cuisines such as Muah Chee (chewy, sweet treat made from glutinous rice), Kueh Pie Tee (pastry shells filled with a variety of ingredients) and Satay (meat grilled on a skewer), that reflect the richness of our culture and the values that unite us.
5. Uplift Together – Support Communities in Need
As we mark SG60, Singaporeans can strengthen our social compact by donating to the Community Chest SGSHARE initiative, a national giving campaign that supports communities in need. Through the activities and showcases at HF!’25 and the various Harmony Circle events held islandwide during Racial and Religious Harmony Month in July under the theme SginHarmony #WeavingUnity, Singaporeans can come together to celebrate our shared heritage and racial harmony journey and contribute toward building a more united Singapore for future generations.
Members of the public can register for HF!’25 now to redeem a free goodie bag and a HF!’25 activity card at the event. Collect stamps on-site to complete the HF!’25 activity card and redeem an exclusive cutlery set. Please note redemption of goodie bag, HF!’25 activity card and the cutlery set are while stocks last. More information on HF!’25 can be found here. All media assets can be found here.
More details on other community events held during the Racial and Religious Harmony Month can be found in Annex A and here.
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ABOUT THE RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY CIRCLE
The Racial and Religious Harmony Circles (or Harmony Circles in short) aims to promote racial and religious harmony in Singapore by building trust, understanding and confidence among the various communities.
As key interfaith platforms, Harmony Circles have been a critical bridge between different community groups to foster ties during peacetime and support one another in times of racial and religious tensions and crises.
Currently, there are more than 1,700 members including representatives from religious organisations, civic groups and grassroots organisations across all constituencies.
For more information, please visit Harmony Circle’s:
Website: https://www.harmonycircle.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyCircleSG/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonycirclesg/
ABOUT SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB
Singapore Sports Hub is an iconic, premier destination offering sporting, entertainment and lifestyle experiences for all to enjoy. This world-class development is managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management Co Pte Ltd (KASM). It offers programming that comprises international recreational and competitive events, live entertainment as well as activities that cater to the broader community. The Singapore Sports Hub aims to serve the sporting and entertainment needs of people from all walks of life.
Home to unique world-class sports facilities within the city, the Singapore Sports Hub plays a critical role in accelerating the development of Singapore’s sports industry, excellence and participation. Located in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub includes the following facilities:
- A 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
- A 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium with pillarless interior
- A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets FINA standards
- A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which is scalable and flexible in layout
- Kallang Tennis Hub, Singapore’s first international tournament-ready indoor tennis facility
- Kallang Football Hub housing Singapore’s National Training Centre for football
- Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
- 41,000 sqm Kallang Wave Mall, including indoor climbing wall and Splash-N-Surf facility (Kids Waterpark, Stingray and Lazy River)
- 100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
- Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
- Shimano Cycling World
- Daily community facilities and activities, including beach volleyball, hard courts (futsal, basketball and netball) lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park and running & cycling paths.
For more information, please visit the Singapore Sports Hub's pages:
Website: www.sportshub.com.sg
Facebook: @sgportshub
Instagram: @sgsportshub
LinkedIn: @SingaporeSportsHub
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