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SUKA is aimed primarily for overseas Singaporean families and friends with an interest in Singapore to interact, develop friendship and to continue to support and celebrate Singapore’s multicultural events.
The nature of SUKA activities revolves around organising social and cultural events like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Easter, Singapore National Day, Deepavali and Christmas. SUKA also organises informal networking events, informal meals together and group trips.
Overseas Transition Support (OTS) is a national initiative supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board that is designed for working professionals who are exploring overseas opportunities or who have already secured roles abroad.
The programme is free for Singaporeans/PRs and begins with a one-day, in-person workshop focused on navigating transitions and leading effectively in a global context, and is complemented by curated networking sessions and fireside chats with business leaders exclusively for OTS participants.
Upcoming runs are on 4 Feb and 17 Apr 2026.
If you know of any Singaporeans/PRs who will be relocating soon or if you recently relocated do sign up here –
https://www.sgln.hcli.org/sgln-ots/
(Please mark your calendar for the below planned date for our upcoming events:
Friday, 8 May, 6:30pm
Networking Drinks at Pan Pacific Hotel – Ginger Lily Bar
Booking link: (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
Saturday, 8 August, from 10:00am
Singapore Fiesta & National Day Celebrations
Venue: Tara Copthorne Hotel
Saturday, 31 October (Venue/Time TBC)
Deepavali Lunch
Saturday, 5 December (Time TBC)
Christmas Lunch at Pan Pacific Hotel – Pacific Ballroom
On the 9th of November, SUKA welcomed Members and Friends to a vibrant Deepavali celebration at the Namaste Lounge.
The evening began with a warm welcome from SUKA President Helena, setting the tone for a joyful night. Our amazing hosts, Aviral and Aparnaa, kept the energy high throughout the event.
Highlights of the night included prizes for the best-dressed guests, quiz winners, and the ever-popular raffle! Guests savored a delicious buffet, enjoyed welcome bubbles, and were treated to a dazzling dance performance by Aparnaa, Ji, Kana, and Natalie 💃🏽
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event such a success. We can’t wait to see you at the next celebration! 🌟
Link to photos here
A fantastic day at Millennium Gloucester Hotel! Over 20 vibrant stalls served up Singaporean food from favorites like Rasa Sayang, Yeo’s, Old Chang Kee, and more. Guests enjoyed local crafts, games, henna, and thrilling performances from singers, dancers, and a circus act. Huge thanks to SUKA, NUS Alumni, SYNC, UKSSC, and Singapore Global Network for bringing the community together. Already excited for next year!
Full post here and photos here
Love,
Your SUKA Ex-Co
A group of 20 SUKA members attended the spectacular performance of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre. It was an unforgettable show, made even more special by seeing Nathania Ong proudly represent Singapore in her role as Eliza Hamilton. We were thrilled to have near-stage seats at an excellent price, enhancing the experience. Stay tuned for more exciting events like this!
Love,
Your SUKA Ex-Co
On a lively evening in the City, SUKA and NUS Alumni hosted a networking event at All Bar One Houndsditch, bringing together a fantastic group of attendees. The atmosphere was vibrant as everyone enjoyed drinks, finger food, and lively conversations. New friendships were sparked, and contacts exchanged, capturing the spirit of community. We were so engaged in the discussions that only a few photos were snapped toward the end, missing some of our early leavers. We look forward to organizing more of these get-togethers soon!
Love,
Your SUKA Ex-Co
SUKA hosted a warm weekend of gatherings in Edinburgh with our Singaporean friends, thanks to longtime member Mei Raine and ex-co member Luca. Though it was an intimate group, we bonded over lively conversations, losing track of time during pub drinks and dinner at Queen’s Arms until 11 p.m.! The next day, we enjoyed a fantastic dim sum lunch at Imperial Palace, known as the best Chinese restaurant in the city—plenty of food to take home! Inspired by Mei’s enthusiasm for the community, we invite more Singaporeans and friends to join the WhatsApp group for future makan sessions and events.
Love,
Your SUKA Ex-Co
On 27th July 2024, we had a fantastic celebration at Copthorne Tara Hotel with 170 guests, including our High Commissioner Mr. Ng.
The event was filled with Singaporean spirit, camaraderie, and delicious food. Highlights included an impressive circus acrobatic show by Singaporean Jonathan Goh and live music from the band Hao Gong Min. Our SUKA stalwart, Guan Lee, delighted us with his crooning and yodelling, inspiring some members to dance.
Creativity shone in our best-dressed contest, and thanks to our generous sponsors, 24 raffle prizes were given away, including a return ticket to Singapore. Stay tuned for details on our upcoming Singapore Fiesta on October 26th.
Full post and photos here
Love,
Your SUKA Ex-Co
Singapore High Commission in London and Embassy to Ireland and Iceland
On Friday, we were delighted to be able to dine in Singapulah, the new Singaporean restaurant in Soho which is taking London by storm.
SUKA arranged a gathering at Singapulah, where we enjoyed a discounted set menu featuring their most beloved dishes. The cuisine was delightful, complemented by attentive service. We had exclusive use of the entire first floor, as the restaurant was closed to other guests.
The atmosphere was relaxed, fostering a wonderful occasion for old friends to reconnect and new friendships to blossom. Some of us took advantage of their retail store offerings and purchased takeaway items.
Overall, it was a joyous gathering with everyone leaving satisfied and content.
Full review with photos here
For more information about Singapulah, please visit their website or Instagram
We are pleased to share with you happy moments from SUKA Hari Raya (Eid) celebrations. We are grateful more than 40 members and friends joined us at Melur Restaurant to have traditional Malay food and sweets. There was a lot of singing and dancing with Jefri. Our very own Guan Lee crooned a few catchy numbers which got the audience to sing along. Lily and Sihui performed a series of dances culminating with audience participation. We even had a Henna artist on site creating sweet designs. Guests were welcomed with goodie bags courtesy of Yeo’s and #primataste. Our ever popular raffle draw was a hit as always with the top prize of an SQ return ticket to Singapore. Guests were dressed in traditional outfits and some won our best-dressed prizes. Thank you to all our guests and sponsors for your support, namely:Singapore Global NetworkYeo’sSingapore AirlinesSOP InternationalPrima TasteBali Satay HouseSingapulahRempapaMelurEZCook by Nash Full article with photos and videos are available here.
We wanted to share with you about the wonderful afternoon we had at our Easter lunch get-together. Some 26 of us met up for an authentic Balinese lunch at Bali Satay House in High Barnet. Leslie and Simon – the hosts (and long-time SUKA supporters and sponsors), and their team took us to another level of Indonesian cuisine complete with live music and Balinese dance. We even had surprise entertainment from our very own Guan Lee with his popular songs which included yodelling and different voices. The food was outstanding. Do visit when you can. SUKA members can get 20% discount on food! LoveYour SUKA Ex-Co Full article with photos and videos are available here.
A small group of SUKA members attended the Japanese all-you-can-eat lunch yesterday at Ai Sushi in North Finchley. The food was really fresh and authentic with a great variety of options to choose from and the price was so good. The service was amazing. We had a fabulous time sharing delicious food and great conversations. The photos say it all!
Love,Your SUKA Ex-CoFull article with photos and videos are available here.
Our sincere thanks to Mr Tee of Yeo’s International for their kind sponsorship of goodies for our guests and raffle prizes!
You can read the article in the link here and previous articles here
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Singapore President Halimah Yacob was in London to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and met overseas Singaporeans in UK whilst here. The Singapore High Commission organised a fabulous reception at the Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane. Your SUKA Ex-Co and other Singaporeans met the President and had a sumptuous buffet. It was a pleasure to meet Madam President and chat with her about SUKA and Singaporeans in the UK.
You can view the article and photos in the link here
If you are new to the UK and are looking for friends or the best makan spots or just miss home, get in touch with us and we can point you to fellow Singaporeans near you.
Get in touch with one of the executive committee at ilikesuka@gmail.com
“Through its cultural and networking events, SUKA has been a home away from home for many Singaporeans living in the UK. SUKA provides excellent opportunities for Singaporeans to connect with and support each other while abroad, especially for those new to the UK. It is wonderful to see Singaporeans coming together to celebrate our many multicultural festive events including the Lunar New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya and Christmas at SUKA events. SUKA also serves as a useful platform for our British and other foreign friends to engage us and build links with Singapore.
The Singapore High Commission is happy to partner SUKA and other entities to provide appropriate assistance to Singaporeans living in the UK. For example, we worked closely together during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide emotional support, medical supplies and food to affected Singaporeans in the UK.
I look forward to building on such close cooperation and partnership with SUKA. Let us work together to keep the Singapore flag flying high in the UK.
I wish SUKA the very best in its ventures ahead!”
Mr Ng Teck Hean, High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to the United Kingdom
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