Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Indian High Commission Celebrates Pongal with Migrant Workers in Singapore
The Indian High Commission in Singapore hosted a big Pongal festival for Indian migrant workers.
Almost 1,500 workers joined in the fun, which included music, dancing, yoga, and a fashion show.
Important people like the High Commissioner and a government official from Singapore were there too.
The event was organized by the High Commission and a group called Mett.AI, with help from many volunteers.
They also had special activities to teach people about Indian art.
The High Commissioner talked about important services for the workers, like helping them renew their passports.
It was a happy day for everyone to celebrate their culture and feel supported.
The Indian High Commission in Singapore hosted a Pongal celebration for 1,500 migrant workers.
The event featured live music, traditional performances, yoga, and a fashion showcase.
Over 50 local artists and 110 volunteers contributed to the event.
High Commissioner Dr. Shilpak Ambule and Ministry of Manpower official Tung Yui Fai attended.
The celebration included consular outreach activities like passport renewal camps.
- Who
- Indian High Commission, migrant workers, local artists, volunteers, Dr. Shilpak Ambule, Tung Yui Fai
- What
- Pongal celebration with cultural performances and activities
- When
- January 12
- Where
- Sembawang, Singapore
- Why
- To celebrate the harvest festival and support migrant workers
- Event
- Pongal celebration
- Location
- Sembawang, Singapore
- Date
- January 12
- Organizers
- Indian High Commission, Mett.AI
- Participants
- 1,500 migrant workers, 50 artists, 110 volunteers
- Activities
- Live music, traditional performances, yoga, fashion showcase
- Consular Activities
- Passport renewal camps
- Supporting Entities
- Singapore Indian Heritage Centre, Ministry of Manpower