The Heritage Activation Nodes (HAN) initiative is a key project under NHB’s “Our SG Heritage Plan 2.0” aimed at empowering communities to explore and celebrate our heritage, and to enliven our neighbourhoods.

Commencing in 2024, a series of HANs will be launched in various precincts to engage the community in the development of heritage projects and programmes. This initiative aligns with NHB’s efforts to increase heritage touchpoints, revitalise our heartlands through heritage, promote volunteerism and strengthen community capabilities. The initiative focuses on areas without NHB presence, involving community groups as anchor partners.

An example is Katong Culture (KC), an interest group of the Joo Chiat Community Club Management Committee, whose experience and understanding of the community contributed to the development of the first HAN at Katong-Joo Chiat. 

Hear from our volunteer, Ow Kim Kit, a member of Katong Culture, as she reflects on growing up in the neighbourhood and shares her stories from the HAN@Katong-Joo Chiat launch here: https://www.roots.gov.sg/MUSE/articles/Activating-our-Neighbourhoods-through-HAN-New-Initiative-Launched-in-Katong-Joo-Chiat