Singapore's government organizes Diwali events with which statutory board?

Singapore’s government organizes Diwali events in association with the Hindu Endowments Board.

The Hindu Endowments Board, commonly abbreviated HEB, is a Singapore statutory body established under the Hindu Endowments Act. It administers Hindu religious endowments and manages several major temples, including Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple, and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple.

Its public role extends beyond temple administration. The Board supports major Hindu festivals and community activities, including Deepavali celebrations in Little India, where festive lights, cultural programming, and trade events help make the district a focal point during the season. The wording “with” matters: the Board is the religious statutory partner, while Singapore’s government and other agencies may contribute to wider civic, cultural, or tourism programming. The National Heritage Board is a different statutory agency and is not the answer to this specific question.