Fully booked – Guided Tour: THAIPUSAM
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05 February 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Newton Food Center
Categories
Dear Members & Friends,
Come join us for the next guided tour : Thaipusam, one of the most interesting Hindu festival during which devotees enter a trance like state and some have their bodies pierced by metal spikes.
A colourful procession then takes place with participants carrying heavy, richly decorated “kavadis” from a temple in Serangoon Road and walk 4 km to another Hindu temple. Along the way, our guide Charlotte will explain about the legends and rituals of Thaipusam and a chance to observe the procession and enjoy the atmosphere, music, chanting and clapping of the participants. At the temple, we will see how the devotees prepare for this momentous walk. The bus then takes us to the end of the procession where you can witness the devotees taking out the spikes with nary a drop of blood.
Please note:
1. Please dress modestly and put on comfortable foot wear that is easy to slip on/off as they have to be removed at the entrances to the temples.
2. There is no refreshments stop, so please a bottle of water.
Date: Sunday 5th of February 2023
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
Fees: $45 for members, $55 for non-members
Meeting point: In front of Newton Hawker Centre facing the parking.
I am looking forward to seeing you there !
Kind regards,
Carole
Notes:
Registration is mandatory if you wish to attend this event.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded.
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No-shows & cancellations fees:
No-shows will be charged. Free cancellation can be done till 2 days prior to the event by sending an email to: ecteam@swiss-sg.org. Cancellations made later will be charged the event costs.
This event is fully booked.
