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CONCERT
llIman Chakraborty, an Indian National Award-winning vocalist who performs primarily Rabindra Sangeet, folk songs and contemporary Bengali music, holds her first concert in Singapore. She will perform live with Team Togetherness, a creative group of musicians performing unique instrumental arrangements.
Tickets: $35 & $20 When: Feb 8, 6pm
Where: SOTA Concert Hall, 1 Zubir Said Drive
Contact: Log on to www.sistic.com.sg
QUIZ
The Big Fat India Quiz (second edition). Organised by Rohit Jaisingh and Arun Arumugham.
Tickets: $10
When: Jan 25, 3pm to 6pm
Where: 2 Stadium Walk, 01-04
Contact: Log on to https://www.eventbrite.sg
CELEBRATION
** Unfurling the National Flag on India's 71st Republic Day, followed by celebrations.
When: Jan 26, 9am
Where: High Commission of India, 31 Grange Road Contact: 6737-6777
** Vishva Hindi Diwas. A celebration of Hindi language, folk culture and literature, organised by Sangam (Singapore) along with the High Commission of India, Arya Samaj and DAV Hindi School. Free but need to register.
When: Feb 1, 4pm to 6pm
Where: Arya Samaj Bhawan,
113 Syed Alwi Road
Contact: E-mail sangam.singapore@gmail.com
TALK
"AI-first" for Banks... how can banks leverage it for new business models. A talk organised by Singapore Management University. Free but need to register.
When: Jan 31, 4.30pm to 6pm Where: Seminar Room B1-1, Basement 1, School of Economics & School of Social Sciences, 90 Stamford Road
Contact: Log on to https://www.eventbrite.sg
RIVER HONGBAO 2020
River Hongbao, the annual Chinese New Year carnival, returns to usher
in the Year of the Rat. Visitors can expect a larger-than-life lantern display, intricate handicrafts, culinary delights, carnival rides, cultural performances and fireworks. Highlights include the Chingay Floats on Jan 31 and Feb 1.
When: Jan 23 to Feb 1, 2pm to 11pm (except for CNY Countdown on Jan 24 from 2pm to 12.15am)
Where: The Float @ Marina Bay
Contact: Log on to http://riverhongbao.sg/
EXHIBITION
Haw Par Villa Re-mix. This exhibition uses technology to reinterpret Chinese culture. Free admission.
When: Till Jan 31, 10.30am to 7.30pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Creative Box, Level 6,
1 Straits Boulevard
Contact: Log on to www.singaporeccc.org.sg
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