The historic precinct of Kampong Gelam is in the midst of its annual Ramadan bazaar and entertainment programmes with Raikan Cahaya Ramadan. A rousing lead-up to Hari Raya Puasa, this year’s festivities have welcomed the biggest curation of booths (over 100) to-date, with dazzling light installations, performances and a charity drive for a truly “glam” culmination of heritage experiences and community spirit across 15 March to 16 April 2023.

HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE:

  • Over 80 food stalls running daily with plentiful outdoor seating including a 2-storey mezzanine
  • Over 20 retail booths helmed by independent artisans for a variety of traditional and modern collectibles and clothes
  • Dazzling light shows, moments projections and micro-installations
  • A dynamic schedule of live performances, traditional dances and live dialogues to accompany the feasting
  • A Ramadan Charity Drive to end off the festive month

WHAT TO EXPECT

1/ TRADITIONAL & TRENDY FOOD

Mapped along the streets of Baghdad Street, Kandahar Street and right outside Sultan Gate, look forward to over 80 food stalls selling a mix of vibrant food trucks and outdoor grills serving up traditional favourites such as Kuih Raya, satay, local seafood and deep-fried snacks, alongside trendy foods daily.

2/ HANDMADE CRAFTS 

Strategically dotted around F&B zones are over 20 retail booths selling modern arts, traditional crafts and clothes by independent artists or artisans for a varied showcase of creativity that one can bring home.

3/ MOMENT PROJECTION & AERIAL LIGHT SHOWS  – FRIDAYS TO SUNDAYS

Illuminating none other than the iconic façade of the Masjid Sultan, passers-by can expect immersive projections and aerial light showcases utilising drone-controlled LED kites to dazzle onlookers while signifying the ever-deepening connection between people and the holy month of Ramadan.

 

4/ ENTERTAINMENT

Featuring a mainstage, visitors can wind down over a backdrop of live music performances with a roster of singers, traditional and modern dances as well as enriching live dialogues.

5/ COMMUNITY: MASS IFTAR & CHARITY DRIVE

In an effort to rally the community into sharing their food, One Kampong Gelam will be holding a Mass Iftar on 1 April, 2023 along Arab Street where attendees can purchase tables in advance for their own Iftar, or pay-it-forward for beneficiaries of the Mosque Sultan Community Chest and Jalan Besar GRC.

Coinciding with Qiyamullail (night prayers) over the last ten days of Ramadan, the One Kampong Gelam team will be roping in partners from Helwa’s Gourmet and Enniche for a Charity Drive at 45 Sultan Gate from 7-16 April, 4PM – 8PM where visitors can donate pre-loved clothes, non-perishable foods and home essentials which will then be distributed to less fortunate beneficiaries just in time for joyous celebrations.