INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RANGOLI FLOWER CARPET SINGAPORE 2026
Held from 5th February 2026 to 8th February 2026
at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1, Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
35 International flower carpet artists from Spain, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Malaysia, and India, joined hands with more than 50 high calibre Singapore rangoli artists to provide a magical feast of floral fantasy In a rare convergence of traditions, intricate Rangolis jostled with stunning Infioratas, eye catching Catifa de flors, bewitching Alfombras, and breathtaking Hana no Juutan in one shared creative space to create a glorious mix of flour, flowers and fantasy.
The programme was organised by Singa Rangoli supported by its International partner CIDAE (Coordinadora International de Entitdades de Alfambristas de Arte Efimoro of Spain,), and was titled “ World Rangoli Flower Carpet Singapore 2026” an iconic confluence of East and West which was held for the very first time in Singapore at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1,Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906 from 5th February 2026 to 8th February 2026.
Huichol art Uriangato Mexico
India’s 7 Chakras Rangoli
Italy’s Colosseum Overlooks Sg Merlion
Japanese Kabuki
World Rangoli Flower Carpet Inauguration : Singapore 2026
Guest of Honour Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Community, Culture and Youth and Minstry of Manpower along with his petite wife Dr Rathika inaugurated the World Rangoli Flower carpet by placing Orchids on the Singapore Rangoli carpet on the evening of 5th of February. Dignitaries included the Ambassador of Mexico to Singapore, Malaysian Minister (Economic), Cultural representatives from Malaysian,Spanish and Mexican Embassy and CEOs and CFOs from Corporate organisations and leaders from various Social organisation.
A total of 820 participants from 30 Organisations took part in this highly interactive event ranging from arts school, secondary schools, clan associations, grassroot leaders, rotary clubs, elder care and welfare homes, corporate sectors etc.
This was an Interactive programme so all participants were able to share the rich experience and learn from the Maestros of the trade.
The programme was highly interactive and was open to public on free entry basis
Visitors were welcomed to partake in the beauty of this glorious floral feast.
Singa Rangoli: Vijaya Mohan’s ambitious transformation
Singa Rangoli is headed by a dynamic innovator, Vijaya Mohan, who holds the Guinness world record, Malaysian Book of records, 58 Singapore Book of Records and has numerous awards and accolades to her credit. She is the most prominent Rangoli artist in Singapore who has worked extensively and diligently to promote the traditional art of Rangoli in Singapore through art exhibitions, community outreach and educational workshops. She has worked with several prominent leaders in Singapore and together with her team of more than 40 spirited Rangoli artists Vijaya conducts mega community projects involving a wide cross section of the population.
Using contemporary materials combined with traditional designs, Vijaya has modified the traditional Indian art form to adapt to Singapore and incorporated current day values like recycling and sustainability. She has introduced hobbycrafts like sand art rangoli and scratch art rangoli. Amongst her adaptations are waterproof rangolis and rangoli canvas and her rangolis have moved from the floor to the wall to the ceiling. All this development has happened in Singapore, so she proudly labels it as Singa Rangoli. Her current objective is to induce the Singapore youth to participate in Rangoli and carry it forward for future generations.
Vijaya is internationally widely travelled and has conducted exhibitions and workshops extensively overseas. During her travels she took part in Brussels flower carpet in 2022 which was quite similar to Rangoli. Thereafter she became a member of CIDAE (Coordinadora International de Entitdades de Alfambristas de Arte Efimoro)** and participated in many flower carpet programs in Japan, Spain, Mexico, Italy. She has also independently done Rangoli flower carpets in Taiwan, Osaka and in Singapore at the Gardens by the Bay and many other venues.
In recognition of her wide contributions to rangoli and heritage Vijaya received the Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award from Singapore’s National Heritage Board in 2025.
++ International Co-ordinator of the entities of flower carpets and ephemeral art
A Preview of Our Floral Fantasy
- 2023 Gardens by the bay flower carpetSeptember 4, 2017
- 2023 Tokyo World Flower carpetSeptember 4, 2017
- 2023 Largest Flower Carpet At Gardens By The BaySeptember 4, 2017
- 2023 Mexico Rangoli flower carpetSeptember 4, 2017
Participating Nations
