More than 6,000 km away from Singapore, across the Indian Ocean, in a region in Yemen known as Hadhramaut, the familiar sambal belachan is served at meals in some families, and men in sarongs are commonly sighted. Back here in Singapore, the names Aljunied, Alkaff and Alsagoff are part of our landscape in building and street names. These names, and many others, belong to Arab migrants from Hadhramaut who came to Singapore from the nineteenth century onwards. This migration of people and cultural adaptations are parts of the story of the Arabs in Southeast Asia.

Presenting photographs and artefacts ranging from personal documents to musical instruments and items on public display for the first time, the "Rihlah" (Arabic word for Journey) exhibition will introduce visitors to Hadhramaut, and the history and culture of the Arabs in Southeast Asia. Come and experience the heritage and cultural exchanges of the Arabs in Southeast Asia!

Look out for more "Rihlah" related events, visit rihlah.nl.sg for more details.