What You'll Do
In Norwegian culture, breakfast is a gentle yet grounding tradition—built on simplicity, care, and a deep connection to home, it is often described as the most important meal of the day.
As part of My Community Festival 2025, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invites you to gather around the breakfast table for a taste of Norway’s everyday warmth. Guests will enjoy a traditional Norwegian spread featuring comforting rice porridge with cream and red sauce, scrambled eggs and bacon, and the beloved heart-shaped waffles served with brunost (brown cheese) and homemade jams. A freshly brewed cup of coffee and a glass of cold milk rounds out the meal—an essential part of any Norwegian morning. But breakfast here is more than just food—it’s a window into the rhythms and rituals of Norwegian life.
During the session, Norwegians living in Singapore will share their own “first journeys”: their first impressions of Singapore, how they’ve adapted to a new culture and climate, and the ways they’ve recreated the comforting tastes and routines of home. Through personal stories and shared meals, this gathering offers more than a taste of Norway—it’s an invitation to understand how breakfast can hold memories, build bridges, and offer a sense of belonging, no matter where you are in the world.
About My Breakfast Club
Breakfast marks the quiet start to each new day—and for many, it’s also the first encounter with food and family traditions. As part of the theme of the festival, My First Journey, this edition of My Breakfast Club invites you to explore how cultures around the world begin their mornings, and how that first meal is often tied to care, routine, and identity.
More than just a meal, breakfast is a daily practice that reflects the values we grow up with. From childhood favourites to generational recipes, these dishes tell stories of home, heritage, and love. Whether it’s a comforting bowl of porridge, a flaky pastry, or something passed down from grandparents, every breakfast has its place in the rhythm of life.
Join us as we gather around the breakfast table to share not just food, but memories of firsts—first bites, first days, and first connections. Through this programme, you’ll discover how something as simple as breakfast can offer insight into cultural roots and the everyday ways we care for one another.
Multiculturalism is important in Singapore as it serves as the bedrock of the nation's societal fabric. It fosters mutual respect and harmony among diverse ethnic communities with different cultural practices, languages and religions. This shared understanding bridges social divides, cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued and included. It shapes Singapore's unique identity on the global stage, fortifying its reputation as a cosmopolitan hub.
Food serves as a conduit for understanding and appreciating our neighbours’ culture and traditions. From Singaporean food to ASEAN cuisine to far beyond, there are dishes sure to suit everyone’s tastebuds. Through interacting with members from different communities, My Breakfast Club aims to inculcate a greater awareness of the diverse communities residing in Singapore. It spotlights Singapore, through many of its culinary adaptions, as a melting pot of cultures and encourages deeper appreciation of our multicultural identity. Be inspired by the flavours and friendships and let us makan (dine)!
About the OrganisationBuilding on a long history that began with the establishment of a Norwegian Consulate in Singapore in 1906 and the formalisation of diplomatic relations in 1969, the Royal Norwegian Embassy plays a key role in strengthening ties between the two nations. Located on the 44th floor of the Hong Leong Building in the Central Business District, the Embassy works to enhance bilateral political, economic, business, and cultural relations. It also provides consular services to Norwegian citizens and supports collaborations in areas such as maritime innovation, sustainability, and education. Through its efforts, the Embassy continues to deepen connections between Norway and Singapore, while serving as a vital hub for the Norwegian community in the region.
Additionally, as 2025 marks a significant milestone for both countries - Singapore’s 60th year of independence and at the same time 120 years since Norway became an independent nation, the Embassy is arranging a SoMe-campaign to celebrate these important anniversaries. Through the #SG60xNorway120 campaign the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore aim to highlight the strong ties and shared values between Norway and Singapore, showcasing why these connections matter.
To join us in the celebrations we urge you to stay tuned to our social media channels and use the #SG60xNorway120 hashtag when engaging in activities like this breakfast, strengthening the ties between Singapore and Norway.
About The Host
Ambassador Leif Trana moved to Singapore in August 2024 and has been enjoying his time here trying different local cuisines at the hawker centres and exploring the parks and beaches on weekends with his wife and dog. He is from Oslo, the capital of Norway, and has previously been posted to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and twice to Washington DC, USA, as a foreign service officer.
The most Norwegian thing that he had in his luggage to Singapore? Blueberry jam – which he finds is quite different from the jam in local stores. As an avid sports fan, he loves watching American football, even getting up at 6am to watch a game before work. He is also a dog-lover and enjoys books and podcasts about history and global politics.
With Singapore being the most important hub for many Norwegian companies, it’s a place he has wanted to live and work in for many years. He is excited to expand the connections between Norway and Singapore and learn more about this fascinating country.
Who should come?
- Everyone is welcome to participate!
- Participants under 13 must be accompained and supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.
Programme Details
- Approximate Duration: 2 hours (Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration)
- Language: English
- Meeting Point: Meet at Newton MRT Station Exit A - Street Level (49 Scotts Road, Singapore 228234)
- Ending Point: The event will start and end at the same point.
- The events will proceed rain or shine.
What to bring?
- Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately.
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Dishes may contain eggs and dairy products. The food is non vegetarian and not halal-certified. A selection of food will be vegetarian and dairy free.
- Parking is available at Newton Food Centre Carpark.
- The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
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- Follow us at @mycommunitysg on Instagram and @myqueenstown on Facebook.
- Visit mycommunity.org.sg to learn about our initiatives.
- Visit mycommunityfestival.sg for all our latest updates.
