Rediscover Little India through multisensorial artworks
It's that time of the year again when the walls of Little India are washed with new bright colours, and the district becomes even more vibrant with the celebration of the arts. ARTWALK Little India is back for its fifth edition from 18 January to 2 February, the longest run of the festival to date. The theme this year is Image and Sound of Fragrance. From wall murals to dance performances to theatrical storytelling, the artworks this year bring to life the rich sights, smells and sounds of the community.
Many of the performances and workshops are free, and the popular guided tours by Monster Day Tours have been fully booked! Not to worry, though; we took a preview of the festival highlights and our little guide can help you plan what artworks you should put on your agenda, and where to find them.
5. Tracing the Line
You can find “Tracing the Line” placed just beside the mural from 2017 of a young woman in a dupatta scarf. Step into this cart-like work and take a look around. Archival photographs from the early years of Little India are repurposed into new images detailing the history of migration and labour in the community. There will also be performances happening and interacting with the art – dancers from LASALLE will put on interpretative pieces to embody the stories told by the artwork.
Find it at: POLI Site, Clive Street
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