Heritage Exhibition
View this splendid display of the vibrant multi-ethnic cultures of Singapore. Visitors can gain insights into the lifestyles of the four ethnic groups by trying their hands on the traditional instruments, ethnic costumes and even walk on a five-footway (corridor) of a traditional shop-house, all within one gallery. Daily utilitarian items from yesteryears are also on display.

The museum is open from 9am to 6pm, Tuesdays through Sundays.

Imaging Selves
This exhibition inaugurates the Singapore Art Museum's Permanent Collection Exhibition Programme. Five galleries are dedicated to the display of the museum's fine collection of Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art. Featuring up to 100 works of art, Imaging Selves takes a look at the construction and representation of identity and self through the genre of portraiture.

The Peranakan Legacy
This exhibition showcases the unique material heritage of the Peranakan or "local-born" Chinese in Singapore, Malaysia and the Indonesian Archipelago. Visitors will find dedicated displays on the textile, beadwork, silverwork, porcelain, betel-chewing and jewellery traditions of the Peranakan. Highlights include an exquisite silver and porcelain pieces from the holdings of the Mariette Collection; a major private collection of Peranakan art.

National Day Parade 2002
Celebrating 37 years of independence, National Day parade 2002 will be held at the Padang with traditional military pomp and ceremony will include an impressive RSAF flypast and parachute freefall. The Padang will be transformed into a tableau of colour and movement in the mass display segment that culminates into a grand finale with the explosion of a colourful array of fireworks.

Singapore International Badminton Championship
The Singapore International badminton Open started in 1960 and has since grown from strength to strength. The top players playing in this event are from countries such as China, Denmark, England, Indonesia, Japan and Malaysia.

Festival of the Hungry Ghosts
Dates to be confirmed.

"Hell gates" are opened and spirits wander the earth on the 7th moon of the lunar month. Taoists believe that the spirits of the dead roam freely on earth during the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts and the superstitious avoid keeping late nights in case they meet a ghostly encounter.

On the first day of the month, "hell currency notes" (fake money), joss-sticks, candles and plenty of cakes and fruits are offered to straying souls to prevent them from creating havoc on earth. This offering is repeated on the final day to speed the ghosts' return to hell. Throughout the month, street banquets and "wayangs" (Chinese street operas) are held to entertain and appease homeless spirits. Public auctions of auspicious items are conducted boisterously amidst the dinner courses while a "ge tai" (mini pop concert) entertains some 50 feet away.

WOMAD Singapore 2002
WOMAD Singapore 2002 will feature yet another exhilarating line-up of world musicians and artistes from various parts of the continents. Mind ans spirit aside, you can whet your appetite at the F & B Global Village. Take part also in the exciting collection of music and dance workshops and masterclasses available for adults and children. For more information, call (65)7345910.