Diwali is Coming! Are you Excited for Warmth and Romance?
Next Monday marks Deepavali (Diwali) — the Festival of Lights!
All of Little India will soon be glowing with colorful lights, Rangoli art, and the scent of sweets and spices in the air. ✨
Families light oil lamps to invite prosperity and blessings, while Indian girls decorate their doorsteps with intricate Rangoli patterns — each design a creative masterpiece meant to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the bringer of wealth and fortune.
✨ With the blend of lights, fragrances, and music, Diwali’s spirit seems to brighten the whole city.
If you’d like to soak in the festive vibes this year, head over to the Indian Heritage Centre (5 Campbell Lane)!
📅 Event Period: September 27 – October 19, 2025
🎟️ Admission: Free for all visitors on four special weekend open days; always free for Singapore Citizens and PRs.
From flower garland workshops to henna art and festive snacks, the Diwali celebration at the Indian Heritage Centre lets you dive right into the colors, flavors, and warmth of Indian culture — all for free!
Rangoli, lotus lamps, henna, masala tea… can you already smell the festival in the air? 🌸
But 👻 October isn’t just about Diwali’s glow — it’s also about Halloween chills!
The spooky vibes are spreading with HomeTeamNS’s “Mystery of the Heartlands” haunted event and Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights 13, ready to test your courage! 💀
💬 So tell us
Are you more excited for the warmth and romance of Diwali,
or the thrills and chills of Halloween?
Will you head to Little India for some festive fun, henna art, and Rangoli photos,
or gear up to be scared silly at Universal Studios?
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I plan to visit the Indian Heritage Centre to enjoy the festive vibes and maybe join a henna or flower garland workshop. The fact that admission is free makes it even better! I can already picture the beautiful Rangoli displays and a cup of masala tea in hand. 🌸 It’s a perfect way to slow down, soak in the culture, and celebrate something meaningful.
Still, I might check out Halloween Horror Nights with friends for some fun scares. 👻 But if I had to choose, Diwali’s glow definitely wins — it’s all about positivity and celebration.
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On the other hand, Halloween at Universal Studios sounds like a thrilling experience, with spooky decorations, haunted houses, and exciting rides!
Which one should one be leaning towards? It actually is and good problem to have! Why not have a slice of both! A sort of Diwalloween!!
Halloween is playful fear, creative disguise & communal thrill. It is a night where the unknown is embraced, not feared.
So which is better? The answer is we need both.
Diwali is about renewal, gratitude & the triumph of good over evil. It is about family, food, rituals and reflection.
Halloween is about imagination, having fun with creative disguises & laughter with family & friends.
My family celebrate both festivals. We will go to Little India to check out the lights & eat some delicious curries.
For Halloween my family is planning a trip to Universal Studios to have fun with haunted mazes, scare zones & themed shows.
Both festivals is a great time for family bonding, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Singapore is a melting pot of cultures & that is why I love Singapore.
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That said, Halloween has its own charm. The thrill, creativity, costumes, and playful scares make it exciting and fun. It is a festival full of energy, imagination, and laughter.
For me, Diwali feels more heartfelt and reflective, while Halloween is thrilling and playful. Ideally, enjoying both would be perfect. One night filled with lights and joy, and the next night with costumes and adventure.
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Diwali is timeless. It is more than lights and sweets; it is about renewal, family, and hope. There is magic in lighting diyas, sharing laughter, and seeing streets glow in gold and orange. It brings comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging that warms the heart.
Halloween, in contrast, celebrates imagination and play. It is creative, mischievous, and full of surprises. For one night, you can be anyone you wish, whether a ghost, a hero, or something completely unexpected. It is a time to laugh, be daring, and enjoy a little harmless fright.
Diwali grounds you with meaning and reflection, while Halloween frees you with fun and creativity. Diwali fills the world with light, while Halloween fills it with laughter. Both, in their own way, remind us to celebrate life in different colours. @onlyYou
On the other hand, Halloween taps into creativity and fun — it’s lighthearted chaos. You get to be someone else for a night, laugh at what’s meant to be scary, and enjoy the shared excitement of costumes, parties, and spooky decorations. It’s a different kind of bonding — playful, imaginative, and full of laughter. @AhGong
That said, Halloween has its own fun energy; creativity, costumes, and a good dose of mischief.
If I had to pick: ✨ Diwali for the heart, 🎃 Halloween for the thrill. @deal2deal
It’s not just a physical celebration, but also a spiritual one—encouraging people to reflect, forgive, grow, and move toward inner peace and truth.
May you have a restful long weekend.
I pass by Little India quite often, and the excitement of Deepavali can definitely be felt. Wishing those who celebrate a warm and fun Deepavali, and the rest a good rest!
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Definitely wouldn’t pass health and safety in many part of the world. Where I live fireworks are basically banned. Such a shame.
I am drawn to the beautiful lamps of Diwali, flower garland, henna art and definitely the festive snacks. These bring back memories of my friendships with my Indian friends which are so crucial in multi-racial Singapore. Diwali is also a time for me to reconnect and celebrate this occasion with my Indian friends as the festival celebrations engage my 5 senses. I can almost smell the masala tea, curry and the spices in the air along with the lighted lamps, hear the chatter, feel the spice dancing on my tongue, see the different and creative rangoli patterns but unfortunately in the heat of Singapore. Happy Diwali to my Indian friends!
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