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.

Sacred Threads: Ceremonial Textiles of Southeast Asia
Sacred Threads is an exhibition of 30 pieces of traditional woven textiles, dating between 70 to 100 years old. Alongside the exhibit is a small selection of ceremonial accessories. The pieces featured are primarily from the main and outer islands of Indonesia, with a small representation from Laos, Kampuchea and Burma.

Alegría
Alegría, a Spanish word expressing elation, joy and jubilation, is true to the essence of the traditional circus yet is presented and performed in a manner that is unique to Cirque du Soleil. Alegría is an entertainment experience that blends astonishing acrobatics, awe-inspiring aerial acts and eccentric characters with flamboyant costumes, spectacular sets and a live six-piece band.

TakeArt!
Expect a gamut of art events within the four major categories: Children's Festival, Visual Arts, Music & Dance and Theatre & Film. In a modern metropolis where East meets West and old meets new, Singapore offers TakeArt! as a perfect time and place to light your artistic fire and fuel your creative imagination. Here, local acts and international performers share the centrestage to come up with something for everyone. So who says the Arts cannot be wholesome fun for the whole family?

Batik Painting
Relish the sight of beautiful textiles as we take you on a tour through Sacred Threads, an exhibition with an impressive array of textiles from Southeast Asia.

Be inspired by these beautiful woven pieces and create your own masterpiece at our batik-painting workshop! Workshop is suitable for children age 7 - 12 years.

Prudential Children First! Singapore International Festival For Children
ACT 3 brings high quality artistic works from all over the world to entertain children of all ages. This year's event showcases works from Argentina, Korea, America, Britain, Norway and Canada.

Heritage Festival 2002
The Heritage Festival 2002 will focus on the colourful vibrancy of the Sixties. With a wide range of programmes and activities, Singaporeans and visitors will "Seek, Explore, Discover" the culture, history, traditions, food, fashion, music and more of that fabulous era. They will relive and share them with their families, old chums and new friends at events staged throughout the city and heartlands. A grand and entertaining Carnival-Concert - in the city district - will close the week's informative and entertaining journey down the memory lane of "Colour Me 60s".

"Tonne" A Huge Sculpture by Han Sai Por
Huge granite sculptures to be assembled at the ARTrium at MITA Building, as well as smaller sculptures exhibited at Art-2 Gallery at the same time.

Singapore International Comedy Festival
3 weeks of non-stop laughter and sheer madness! The Singapore International Comedy Festival features some of the world's best comedy acts, cabaret, stand-ups and comedy theatre. The star-studded cast includes the cream of the crop from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Montreal's Just For Laughs and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Watch out for this year's first-prized winner of the DailyTelegraph Open Mic Awards (UK).

The International Comedy Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary with a commemorative programme "Best of the Fest". This features the sell-out performances of the last five years. Celebrating this special reunion are the all-time favourites: Nimmo Twins, Ross Noble, Peepolykus, Rejects Revenge, and Ennio Marchetto. Don't miss this special half-decade extravaganza!

Fashion Festival 2002
Held from 16 to 31 March 2002, Fashion Festival is set to place the city on the international fashion circuit that includes New York, Milan, London, Paris and Australia. Showcasing international collections by today's biggest fashion names, this two-week long event will have Singapore sizzling with designer frenzy at many of the city's hot spots.

During this period, the city's major shopping malls will also host a series of fashion-related events with products such as cosmetics, fragrances, shoes, bags etc. to rally all into a fashion mode!
For more information, call (65) 2228830.

Birthday of Lao Zi - 7th Singapore Taoist Day Celebration
During this special time, islandwide celebrations take place in many temples as thousands of Taoist devotees pay homage to their founder. Activities include recitation of prayers, blessings and scriptures, performance of Taoist rituals, an exhibition of Taoist cultural artefacts and the presentation of literary and musical ensembles. For more information, call Tel: (65) 841 3691.

Shakuntala of the Mahabharata
The drama tells the story of Shakuntala of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Shakuntala was born to a lovely nymph, who was assigned to seduce a powerful sage. Abandoned, Shakuntala grows up in a hermitage, where a king seduces her, then leaves her. Shakuntala seeks out the King at his palace but the King denies their relation, citing her illicit birth as one of the reasons to reject her. Never giving in or pleading for mercy, Shakuntala fights a battle of wits against the Man. With her divine-like wisdom, she wins herself a husband and for her son, a mighty kingdom.

Good Friday
Good Friday is an important religious day for many Christians and it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In churches all over Singapore, special prayer services are held. At the St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Victoria Street, Catholics clasp white candles in a moving procession bearing the figure of the crucified Christ.

Singapore Food Festival 2002
Singapore sizzles with a platter of cuisines from all around the world - local, Japanese, Italian, Turkish or a fusion of East and West, we have it all! Whatever your cravings are, this Gourmet Paradise can whip up something for you. For one whole month, eat to your heart's content without having to travel far and wide. Discover what's cooking in our melting pot through appetising food tours and spicy dining experiences. At the end of this, you'll understand why eating is Singapore's favourite past-time.