Huney'Z World: Things to Do in Singapore 2025

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Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Even though National Day has come and gone, the SG60 spirit is still glowing strongly across Singapore’s heartlands. From Admiralty to Tampines, colourful Giant Delight SG60 Edition installations are continuing to pop up, turning everyday spaces into vibrant reflections of who we are as Singaporeans.

Organised by the People’s Association (PA) and the Community Arts & Culture Clubs (CACCs), these 20 larger-than-life installations are more than just art. They’re love letters from the community co-created by local artists and residents to celebrate the shared stories, familiar landmarks, and warm memories that make each neighbourhood feel like home.

It’s all part of the PAssionArts Festival 2025 and its heartwarming theme, “Our Neighbourhood Gems.” And while the fireworks and parades may have faded, these creations remind us that every day is worth celebrating when we come together as a community.

Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Art That Connects Neighbours

The Giant Delight SG60 Edition first came to life during the National Day Heartland Celebrations in August, with five interactive Mega Giant Delight installations made up of life-sized hexagonal pods filled with light, colour, and stories.

Now, as we move deeper into the year, the celebration continues. Fifteen new Giant Delight installations have been unveiled across Singapore, each one telling the tale of its neighbourhood, holding proof that our community spirit doesn’t fade with the calendar.

Location: Vista Park – 580 Woodlands Drive 16, S730580
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Voice of Woodlands: Past, Present & Beyond (Admiralty)

Artist Kelvin Seah leads this tribute to Sembawang’s coastal roots - from mangrove swamps to bustling kampungs and fishing villages. Murals capture how the area grew into the vibrant heartland it is today, honouring its seafaring past while celebrating progress.

Location: Tanjong Pagar CC – 101 Cantonment Rd, S089774
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Tanjong Pagar Pagi: A Cheerful Reimagining of Tanjong Pagar

At Tanjong Pagar, artist Mok Yuin Peng reimagines the old Railway Station which is a nostalgic spot filled with the aroma of hawker food and the sounds of trains. For residents like Mdm Chan Ah Hiok, 73, it brings back memories of childhood play and community closeness.

Location: Blk 109 Bukit, Purmei Road, outside 7-11, S090109
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Neighbours in Bloom (Radin Mas)

Artist Royston Phang brings Radin Mas’ famous butterfly sculpture to life through 3D art and colour. The installation celebrates friendship, resilience, and transformation that's inspired by Radin Mas Ayu, the legendary Golden Princess whose grace and compassion still echo through the estate’s name.

Location: Void Deck at Blk 14A Upper Boon Keng Road, S381014
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Connecting Hearts, Bridging Minds (Kolam Ayer)

Inspired by the nearby Kolam Ayer Bridge, this interactive artwork reflects unity and connection. Artist Anson Tan cleverly uses the design to mirror the show bridges linking communities, featuring bold colours and motifs from the existing Kolam Ayer installation to reinforce a shared identity and celebrate diversity.

Location: Paya Lebar Kovan CC, 207 Hougang Street 21, S530207
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Treasures of Aljunied

This vibrant outdoor installation by artist Jesse Leong, transforms three sculptural forms into a community canvas celebrating Aljunied’s stories and heritage. It weaves together the familiar and forgotten — from the Tan Moh Hong Crocodile Farm to the “Tua Jia Kar” well — capturing residents’ memories and dreams through a

kaleidoscope of blooming flowers.

Location: Blk 728 Clementi West Street 2 Promenade, S120728
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Plate, Play, Pier: A West Coast Story

In West Coast, Didier Ng’s lively creation celebrates the joy of simple things like good food, laughter, and sea breeze. From hawker life to the sounds of the pier, it’s a reminder that the little moments we share make the biggest memories.

Location: Open court next to Blk 235 and U Square, S650235
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Moments Of Harmony

This installation by artist Candy Lee, celebrates Bukit Batok’s community spirit through three interactive structures. Visitors walk through a handmade bead curtain, view 60 ceramic Leaves of Positivity marking SG60, and look through a telescope of wishes filled with residents’ hopes for the future, each symbolising connection, joy, and pride.

Location: Frontier CC & RN – 60 Jurong West Central 3, S648346

(Displayed from Nov 2025)
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Hexagons and Horizons: Story Vessels of Pioneer

Led by artist Didier Ng, this installation tells Pioneer’s story through three symbolic structures. A hollow hexagon evokes an MRT cabin symbolising growth and movement; an octagonal prism reflects community life through familiar landmarks; and a transparent obelisk captures the area’s natural charm with pine trees and birdsong.

Location: Open space at Lakeside MRT
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Taman Jurong: A Town in Nature, Nature in a Town

Led by Lim Jia Ren, this lush piece showcases how art and nature coexist beautifully in Taman Jurong. Step into a giant hexagon decorated with scenes of Jurong Lake Gardens, handcrafted trees, and HDB-inspired patterns, which is a symbol of harmony and green living.

Location: Blk 410 Tampines Street 41, S520410
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It’s a Good Place (Tampines North)

In Tampines, artist Esther Ng pays tribute to the eco-town’s greenery and cycling culture. The artwork’s bold TV test-pattern motif (suggested by residents) reflects Tampines’ heartland charm and close-knit community. “It’s the warmth and easy-going spirit that makes it truly one of a kind,” shares Ms Loo Mei Leng, 65.

Location: Grass Patch in front of Blk 669A Choa Chu Kang Crescent, S681669
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

A Journey from Past to Present

This installation traces Yew Tee’s transformation from kampong to modern town through three symbolic structures — a blue-tiled void deck table for daily life, a recycled-bottle kampong house honouring its roots, and a bottle garden representing sustainability. Together, they connect Yew Tee’s past and present, inspiring pride and a greener future. Artist: Casey Chen

Location: Boon Lay CC - 10 Boon Lay Place, S649882
(Displayed from Nov 2025)
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Shining Gems of Boon Lay

Celebrating Boon Lay’s spirit, this installation done with artist Casey Chen, features three interactive, resident-made structures. The walk-in hexagon dazzles with colourful mirrors and a doodle mural of local landmarks; the Heart of Boon Lay showcases community-drawn illustrations of warmth and resilience; and the illuminated mirror piece, lit by LEDs, symbolises creativity and connection.

Location: Jurong asSpring CC - 8 Jurong West Street 52, S649296
(Displayed from Nov 2025)
Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Jurong Rewind: Stories in Motion

Another installation led by artist: Casey Chen is “Jurong Rewind” which revisits the town’s heritage while looking toward its future. Three structures revive memories of Tang Dynasty City, the Crocodile Farm, and the Jurong Drive-In Cinema. Blending sculpture, sound, and storytelling, it forms a living time capsule linking past, present, and future.

Artists' Impression

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and Date: TBC

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Sang Nila Utama & Lion

This installation is inspired by how Singapore was discovered and named – a ship sailed by Sang Nila Utama as he approached the shores of Singapore, the first to spot the legendary lion and everyday scenes of the Telok Blangah estate, connecting the story of discovery to the vibrant community. Artist: Artz Johan

Artists' Impression

Display location

and Date: TBC

Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

Pathways to the Future

This installation captures the spirit of a community boldly embracing tomorrow, where learning connects and links people together towards a shared future. Step into the hexagonal pod of bold lines and swirling curves, marvel upon a futuristic terrarium where digital pixels and cultural patterns blend, revealing how technology and nature grow hand in hand. Artist: Didier Ng

Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

The SG60 Celebration Continues in Every Neighbourhood

Even as we head into November, the SG60 celebration isn’t slowing down, it’s simply evolving into something even more meaningful.

As Ms Tan Swee Leng, Director of Arts & Culture Division at the People’s Association, shares:

“The Giant Delight SG60 Edition celebrates the creativity, pride, and stories that make each community special. Every installation stands as a testament to co-creation — bringing neighbours and artists together to transform shared memories into living works of art.”

The full series of 20 Giant Delight installations will continue to roll out across Singapore through March 2026, giving everyone a chance to explore, reflect, and reconnect with their neighbourhood.

Photo Credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts

A Celebration That Never Ends

So, even though the SG60 festivities may have officially ended, the celebration lives on right in the heart of our neighbourhoods. Take a weekend stroll, explore these stunning installations, and rediscover the beauty of your own backyard. Each Giant Delight tells a story of unity, pride, and the shared joy of being part of this little red dot.

Follow @PAssionArtsSG on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, and be part of this ongoing journey of creativity, connection, and community.

Because in Singapore, every neighbourhood is a gem — and every day is a reason to celebrate SG60 together. 🇸🇬✨

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Hi Huneybees,

“Stories of Serangoon,” a life-sized open-book installation crafted by residents to mark SG60 at this year’s Serangoon PAssionArts Festival. The vibrant display blends history, community pride, and everyday icons, telling the story of Serangoon through the eyes of those who call it home. (Photo credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts.)

I’ve been meaning to share this since opening weekend, but hey, the beauty of PAssionArts Festival 2025 is that it’s still very much alive across our heartlands! With so many heartwarming, creative, and uniquely Singaporean moments still unfolding, I thought now’s the perfect time to catch you up. The festival runs all the way till September, so there’s still plenty of time to explore what’s blooming in your own neighbourhood. Here’s a look at some of the highlights so far…

Radin Mas residents posing alongside their latest art installation, “Neighbours in Bloom”, where 30 community-crafted mosaic butterflies take flight. Created as part of the PAssionArts Festival 2025, the butterflies in the art installation were co-created by Radin Mas residents and Radin Mas primary school students, celebrating the neighbourhood's symbol of transformation for SG60. (Photo credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts.)

A Garden of Butterflies in Radin Mas

The festival fluttered to life on 12 July at Radin Mas, where the community quite literally turned their love for the neighbourhood into art with a stunning wall of giant mosaic butterflies, each one bursting with colour and meaning.

But these weren’t just decorative pieces. Every butterfly was thoughtfully designed and hand-crafted by residents and students from Radin Mas Primary School. The butterfly has long been a symbol of the Radin Mas spirit - representing transformation, growth, and hope, making it the perfect tribute for this year’s SG60 celebrations.

The pride was fluttering in the air with kids pointing out their creations, families snapping photos, neighbours chatting and smiling as they recognised each other’s work. It wasn’t just an art piece; it felt like a heartfelt love letter to the place they all call home.

The centrepiece installation at Punggol Coast & Punggol West PAssionArts Festival 2025 was brought to life by 40 residents and artist Lim Jia Ren, who came together over two pre-festival workshops to draw, paint, and assemble the elements onto the interactive Punggol map. (Photo credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts.)

Punggol’s Story, Told By Its People

Over at Punggol Coast and Punggol West - One Punggol on 13 July, another kind of magic unfolded. Residents came together to build a giant, interactive storybook. As a colourful, handcrafted map of Punggol’s past and present: wooden cut-outs of kampung chickens and otters, cheeky monkeys, the iconic Lorong Halus bridge, and even HDB blocks sitting beside mangroves and waterfront parks. All lovingly painted and assembled by the community during two hands-on workshops with local artist Lim Jia Ren.

The best part? It’s multi-sensory! Push a button and you’ll hear cats meowing, birds calling, and even the soft rush of water, plus LED lights that trace Punggol’s famous waterways. It’s a living, glowing reminder that this town is constantly evolving, yet deeply rooted in memory.

And because it’s a community piece, residents of all ages got to decorate the storybook cover too, using leaf motifs that added a personal touch to every page.

Keat Hong’s Mirror of Youth

And over in Keat Hong, youth voices took centre stage with an installation called Mirror Me - a vibrant and reflective piece that’s all about identity, self-expression, and how we see ourselves within our community.

Serangoon residents view the “Stories of Serangoon” installation. The pop-up map inspired families to explore the neighbourhood’s landmarks together.
(Photo credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts.)
New Chapter Unfolds in Serangoon

On 19 July, Serangoon unveiled something truly special - a life-sized, open-book art installation that beautifully captures the neighbourhood’s rich past and vibrant present. Called “Stories of Serangoon”, the giant pop-up pages rise with 3D landmarks that many longtime residents will instantly recognise: the iconic Serangoon Clock Tower, Serangoon Stadium, and the Community Club, all lovingly brought to life in vivid detail.
One standout detail? A bold, playful cat nestled in the artwork, which is a charming nod to Serangoon’s pet-friendly character, where animal lovers, pet shops, and vet clinics are part of the everyday landscape. It’s those little touches that make the piece feel deeply personal and rooted in real community life. Lining the artwork are flowers crafted from painted plastic bottles, handmade by residents, a beautiful symbol of sustainability, shared effort, and collective renewal.
The installation was co-created by 20–30 residents in a pre-festival workshop led by local artist Amruthaa Kalaiselvan, who also calls Serangoon North home. For Amruthaa, this wasn’t just a project, it was a full-circle moment. It marked her first opportunity to create community art in the neighbourhood she grew up in, and that deep connection shines through in every detail.

To take things even further, a dedicated website has also been launched to gather personal stories from Serangoon residents, turning this art installation into a living, evolving archive of the neighbourhood’s heart and soul.

At Punggol Coast & Punggol West’s PAssionArts Festival 2025 at One Punggol, families add their personal creations to a vibrant 3D map. The hand-designed wooden cut-outs of chickens, otters, monkeys, and beloved landmarks illustrate Punggol’s journey from kampung to waterfront town. (Photo credits: People’s Association – PAssionArts.)

There’s More to Come — In Your Neighbourhood Too!

These were just the first stops of PAssionArts Festival 2025, and they’ve truly set the tone for what’s to come. From now till September, you’ll find art popping up across more than 60 heartland communities - turning void decks, parks, and even playgrounds into open-air galleries filled with stories, colours, and creativity by you and your neighbours.

It’s all part of this year’s SG60 celebrations, and I can’t think of a better way to mark how far we’ve come as a nation, by spotlighting the gems right here in our own backyards.

If you haven’t explored your neighbourhood’s PAssionArts event yet, now’s the perfect time to do it. You might find an art trail near your block, a hands-on workshop for kids, or a photo-worthy installation you had no idea existed just around the corner.

📍 You can check out my earlier post with info on upcoming PAssionArts dates and locations here.

So go on, take a walk, bring a friend, or just soak in the colours and stories of your community. It’s SG60, heartland-style.

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