Places People Talks & Workshops

The Journey of NEL – Talk + LEGO Building Workshop

by Indian Heritage Centre
13 - 14 May • 10:30am • Indian Heritage Centre
13 - 14 May • 02:30pm • Indian Heritage Centre

Join us for this fun lecture-demonstration workshop as part of Singapore Heritage Festival 2023, whereby participants will get to know interesting facts about the North-East Line (NEL) and get to construct their very own NEL LEGO train.

The-Journey-of-NEL---Talk-LEGO-Building-Workshop

The Journey of NEL – Talk + LEGO Building Workshop
Sat, 13 May 2023 | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sat, 13 May 2023 | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sun, 14 May 2023 | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sun, 14 May 2023 | 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Venue: Activity Room, Indian Heritage Centre
Fee: $38 per pax
Registration: https://shflego2023.peatix.com/view

Join us for this fun lecture-demonstration workshop as part of Singapore Heritage Festival 2023, whereby participants will get to know interesting facts about the North-East Line (NEL) and get to construct their very own NEL LEGO train.

Matthew NG from SGTrains, an online site created and run by train enthusiasts, will be sharing about the history of MRT with a focus on NEL and will share on the construction of NEL, the Art in Transit programme of the NEL, and on the new and upgraded trains for NEL.

Jeffrey Kong, a local artist who creates with building bricks and is known for his retro and Singapore-inspired creations, will provide a DIY Lego kit and guide participants through constructing the NEL LEGO train.

Indian Heritage Centre

The Indian Heritage Centre, under the management of the National Heritage Board and with support from the Indian community, traces the history of the Indian and South Asian communities in the Southeast Asian region. Situated at 5 Campbell Lane, the Centre also serves as a springboard for visitors to explore Little India and enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of the historical precinct.





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