Over 100 Youths Across 10 Religions Unite to Present First Fully Youth-Led Intercultural Showcase

Singapore, 27 July 2025 – The Racial and Religious Harmony Circle’s first fully youth-led intercultural showcase, Kaleidoscope: Harmony in Motion, will take place at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) on 27 July 2025, Sunday. Over 100 youths, across 10 religions and 25 community and faith-based organisations will present the cultural showcase and community fair that is expected to attract more than 500 participants.

1. Kaleidoscope is one of the key SG60 events organised by Harmony Circle as part of Racial and Religious Harmony Month (RRHM) celebrations in July. Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Education, will be the Guest of Honour at the event.

2. Conceptualised and driven by the Youth Leaders @ Racial and Religious Harmony Circle (YLHC), Kaleidoscope is a powerful demonstration of how youths are taking the lead to strengthen multiculturalism as Singapore looks towards SG100. After five months of planning, YLHC brought together over 100 youths across 10 religions and 25 community and faith-based organisations to co-create performances and activities that foster deeper intercultural and interreligious appreciation and understanding.

3. An extension of the Harmony Circle, YLHC empowers youths to lead ground-up efforts that promote social cohesion. For Kaleidoscope, YLHC galvanised various youth groups across organisations like OnePeople.SG (OPSG), Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC), Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA), the Eurasian Association (EA), SCCC, IRO and MESRA Youth, to transform ideas into action.

4. Through vibrant performances, interactive booths and shared experiences, Kaleidoscope fosters deeper connections between communities. The event also creates safe space for honest conversations about race and religion, building trust and mutual understanding among youths. At Kaleidoscope Fair, hands-on cultural experiences encourage spontaneous interactions, while the Young Cultural Showcase sparks authentic dialogue and friendships across diverse groups.

5. Didi Amzar, one of the YLHC youths leading the Kaleidoscope, said, “We came up with the name Kaleidoscope, as we find that it aptly captures the ever-changing colours of Singapore’s social fabric, shifting over time with new individuals and younger voices in our communities. As a youth-driven event, we hope to demonstrate how young Singaporeans can step up to raise awareness about the importance of racial and religious harmony in Singapore and create meaningful change. Leading Kaleidoscope has taught us that no man is an island, and bringing a community project to life requires a collective effort of an entire village, just like how we integrate the diverse ideas and perspectives in Kaleidoscope.”

6. Beyond the event, Kaleidoscope connects youths with community partners and performance groups involved, equipping them with the networks and confidence to lead future ground-up efforts. As a youth-led effort, Kaleidoscope reflects a growing “democracy of deeds” – where young Singaporeans are not just participants, but active contributors shaping our future through concrete action.

7. Hemarooben, another YLHC youth leading the Kaleidoscope, said, “Kaleidoscope demonstrates the beginning of a journey where individuals discover their role in Singapore’s multicultural story, we believe that building peace and harmony is not just the responsibility of few, but a shared commitment that belongs to all of us. Whether through meaningful dialogues, artistic expression, or community celebrations, every small step contributes to strengthening our social fabric.”

8. Kaleidoscope celebrates Singapore’s multicultural heritage and harmony through live theatre, cultural and contemporary dance, live music, interactive booths and engaging activities by Racial and Religious Harmony Circle and partner organisations. There will be two key highlights for the event:

   1. The Kaleidoscope Fair

      1. From 5:30pm to 7.30pm, participants can join a range of booth activities featuring interactive initiatives led by youths. Highlights include hash.peace’s “We Belong Here” interactive wall where participants can contribute personal stories of harmony and identity in Singapore alongside an interfaith card game by Sowing Care Together, that challenges participants to match various religious, philosophical and ethical teachings to its respective religion. The fair will also include cultural demonstrations by Singapore Rojak¹ and Damaru² via an interactive roving style, and sharing sessions on the various religions in Singapore by partners such as the Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO), Climate Interfaith, Dialogue Centre and Roses of Peace.

   2. Youth Cultural Showcase

      1. From 7.30pm to 10.15pm, audience can look forward to a theatrical performance that follows three protagonists on their journey to the magical Pulau Irama in a captivating three-act story about their aspirations for a harmonious society. The performances will bring audience through a universal story of acceptance and will feature youth-created interpretations of cultural and religious traditions. In the spirit of inclusivity and community giving, attendance of the theatrical showcase requires a minimum of $20 donation per ticket in support of Community Chest’s SGSHARE campaign.

   3. More information about the Kaleidoscope: Harmony in Motion can be found here.

¹ Singapore Rojak is a multicultural music group, formed in late 2024, made up of experienced and featured musicians - Mohamed Faizal on the guzheng, Chin Yen Chien @ Muhammad Shafeeq, on the pipa and Rudi Bin Salim on tabla/rebana. Their first performance in 2025 at Esplanade, was very well received both by local and overseas guests. They bring popular tunes from different cultures that bind people from different ethnicities.

² Damaru is Singapore’s School of Traditional Indian Drumming comprising of enthusiasts and professionals who are passionate and committed to uplifting the craft of Traditional Indian Drumming. The school focuses on the style and genres of olk, Street and Classical drumming traditions from various states in India, presenting them in a contemporary style that is unique to Singapore.