1.50pm Meeting point
Lunch before the visit
Minimum gp size of four to conduct a private tour
Developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with community partners and organisations. Aims to promote an appreciation of Singapore’s rich religious diversity, foster a spirit of give and take, mutual respect and understanding, necessary to nurture and strengthen the religious peace and harmony we enjoy today.
Within Singapore’s rich tapestry of faiths, threads of commonality are interwoven. The gallery highlights the importance of seeking common ground to build mutual respect and appreciation for the beliefs of others and the need to protect and expand our common spaces. Celebrate our unique identity- one that recognises that we all have a part to play to protect this precious legacy. Only then can harmony in diversity truly be possible.
The place is run by MHA, tours conducted by docents
Gallery One - Journey of Faith
Religion is an inherent fault line in many societies, and how the religious harmony we enjoy today is always a work in progress
Educating the Young
The rented shophouse in Amoy Street marked the beginning of Anglo-Chinese School in 1886.
Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism
Bahai'Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam
Gallery Two - Seeking what is Common
This gallery examines the dangers of accentuated religious differences and a lack of interfaith understanding. Case study of Maria Hertogh Riots
Gallery Three - Many Faiths, One People
Here, diverse places of worship coexists peacefully and positive interfaith interactions are not uncommon. However our high-density urban environment invariably creates friction.
Gallery Four - We the People of Singapore
Final gallery where visitors are invited to reflect on the role we play in helping to sustain a harmonious Singapore. Challenge yourself to make a personal commitment to preserving this precious legacy and share a pledge to inspire others.
Fujian Clan Building
Thian Hock Kian Temple Taoist Temple - Temple of Heavenly Happiness. Dedicated to Mazu, a Chinese Sea Goddess. built in 1821 as a prayer house along the shoreline of Telok Ayer basin
Original site of Acs shophouse at 70 Amoy street
Maxwell hawker centre sweet potato balls
金华鱼头米粉Fish head bee Hoon
Controversial Samsui woman mural wall
We adjourned to have drinks at triple one Somerset, Hans
Paid for drinks cold honey lemon, warm honey lemon, ice lemon tea and warm yuan yang 
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