Values
We celebrate linguistic pride, cultural belonging, inclusivity, and creative expression.
About Singapore Sangam
Who we are
Singapore Sangam (Hindi) - often simply called सिंगापुर संगम - is a community and cultural association in Singapore focused on promoting Hindi language, literature, and cultural engagement among residents.
We also publish the Singapore Sangam Hindi magazine (ISSN 25917773) featuring creative works, stories, and literary writing.
History and background
Singapore Sangam has been active in public cultural events such as World Hindi Day / Vishwa Hindi Diwas celebrations, often in collaboration with partners and community institutions.
The association functions as a hub for the Hindi-speaking diaspora and enthusiasts in Singapore, fostering written and spoken language through creative platforms and community participation.
Vision and mission
Vision
To celebrate, preserve, and expand the reach of the Hindi language and its cultural heritage in Singapore and beyond.
We elevate Hindi as a living language of creativity and community - not just a subject of study.
Mission
To nurture Hindi language literacy, foster creative expression in Hindi, and connect people across Singapore's multicultural landscape through meaningful cultural exchange.
This mission comes alive through literary publishing, public cultural celebrations, and encouraging contributions from diaspora writers and local learners of Hindi.
Leadership
Dr Sandhya Singh
President of the Society and Chief Editor of the Magazine.
Dr Sandhya Singh leads Singapore Sangam's editorial direction and community outreach. Her academic and community work in Singapore has helped strengthen Hindi learning and literary participation across schools, universities, and cultural programs.
She serves at the Centre for Language Studies, NUS as Senior Lecturer, Convenor for the Hindi Language Programme, and Convenor for the Tamil Language Programme.
She completed her Ph.D from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) researching “सिंगापुर में हिन्दी और भोजपुरी के विकास की दिशाओं का अध्ययन” (development of Hindi and Bhojpuri in Singapore). Her expertise supports our mission to connect writers, learners, and readers through thoughtful programming and publishing.
Programs and activities
Magazine publishing, cultural events, public readings, and community engagement online.
Partnerships
Collaborations with cultural institutions, universities, publishers, and local contributors.
Key programs
Magazine and publications - Singapore Sangam Hindi magazine (ISSN 25917773) featuring short stories (लघु कथाएँ), poetry, essays, and cultural writing in Hindi.
Cultural events - World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) celebrations, book launches, and community showcases around Hindi literature.
Community engagement - public readings, recitations, and an active presence on social platforms for Hindi learners and writers.
Why it matters
Singapore Sangam helps preserve Hindi culture within Singapore's multicultural fabric, connects diaspora writers and learners, and showcases Hindi literary voices locally and globally.