World Rangoli Flower Carpet Singapore 2026 Concludes in Spectacular Celebration of Global Artistic Unity

The World Rangoli Flower Carpet Singapore 2026 concluded on a vibrant and inspiring note at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, drawing large crowds and showcasing a remarkable fusion of global artistic traditions.

Held from Feb 5 to 8, the four-day festival transformed the venue into a dazzling canvas of colour, symmetry and symbolism, celebrating unity through the universal language of art.

The Guest of Honour was Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower, Dinesh Vasu Dash, underscoring the event’s significance within Singapore’s multicultural arts landscape.

The large-scale installation brought together the ancient Indian art of rangoli with international flower carpet traditions such as catifa de flors, alfombras, and infiorata. More than 35 international artists travelled from Malaysia, India, Japan, Italy, Spain, and Mexico to participate, collaborating closely with Singapore’s renowned rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan and local participants from diverse backgrounds.

Using flowers, coloured sand, tapioca seeds, sawdust and salt, the artists created intricate, ephemeral masterpieces that reflected their respective cultural identities while harmonising into one grand visual narrative. The result was a breathtaking tapestry of patterns and motifs that transcended borders and traditions.

Using flowers, coloured sand, tapioca seeds, sawdust and salt, the artists created intricate, ephemeral masterpieces that reflected their respective cultural identities.

Photo: SingaRangoli

The event was organised by SingaRangoli, founded in 2015 by Mrs Vijayalakshmi, a Guinness World Record holder with over 50 Singapore Records and numerous international accolades. Dedicated to showcasing rangoli through a distinctive Singaporean lens, SingaRangoli has curated several large-scale cultural events both locally and overseas.

Singapore was chosen as host city in recognition of its Garden City reputation, strong multicultural identity and proven ability to stage major international events.

More than 35 international artistes collaborated closely with Singapore’s renowned rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan and local participants from diverse backgrounds.

Photo: SingaRangoli

The festival was also supported by the Coordinadora Internacional de Entidades de Alfombristas de Arte Efímero (CIDAE), a Barcelona-based global body that promotes the traditional art of ephemeral flower carpets and is associated with prestigious showcases such as the Brussels Flower Carpet.

The festival was also supported by the Coordinadora Internacional de Entidades de Alfombristas de Arte Efímero.

Photo: SingaRangoli

Visitors were able to view the completed artworks from multiple vantage points, appreciating the meticulous detailing and collaborative spirit behind each design. Open to the public with free admission, the exhibition ran daily from 10am to 9pm (Feb 5 to 7) and 10am to 6pm on Feb 8, attracting strong community participation and enthusiastic public response.

The organisers described the event as a powerful testament to cross-cultural collaboration, where traditions of the East and West merged seamlessly into a shared artistic expression.