Gujarati traders have travelled through South East Asia for hundreds of years, arriving first in Malacca, then Penang and finally, Singapore.

Written records dating back to 1903 indicate that Gujaratis used to gather for spiritual discourses in their homes and would collect funds for the welfare of the community. This led to the establishment of the Hindu Paropkari Fund around 1908, and formalised in 1912. In its current form, the Singapore Gujarati Society was registered on 19th February 1956.

Since then, we have endeavoured to serve the community, preserve, and advance the Gujarati culture.

Established in 1956, the Singapore Gujarati Society (SGS) endeavours to serve the interest of its members. With a rich history of celebrating the Gujarati culture, SGS is the home to the original, quintessentially Gujarati festivals such as Uttaran and Navratri.

The workings of SGS and its Trust(s) is governed by the SGS Constitution. Through the years, the constitution has been amended several times to keep up with the changing times and ensure that SGS continues to server its Members through times of change. You can find the latest copy of the constitution HERE.

The History of Gujaratis in Singapore is a long and enterprising one, and early Gujaratis, who were mostly merchants and traders, had first come to Singapore (then Singapura) in the late 19th century. The Gujarati community came together and formed the HINDU PAROPKARI FUND in 1908. They then acquired a property at 79 Waterloo Street in 1912 for the use of all Gujarati Hindu and/or Jain members. Today, the SGHET is a Trust of the Singapore Gujarati Society. The Trust Regulations were made, pursuant to clause 4.3 of the Declaration of Trust dated 10th September 1995