Taman Jurong Community Club hosts Indian New Year carnival

Around 1,500 Jurong residents gathered at the Taman Jurong Community Club on Sunday afternoon for a carnival celebrating the Indian New Year.

They were treated to cultural performances such as the ancient Indian martial art of silambattam and the folk art karagattam, which involves doing various tasks while balancing a heavy pot on one's head.

Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is also adviser to Jurong GRC Grassroots Organisations, presented 300 grocery bags to needy residents at the event.

Source: The Sunday Times

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