# Event Details - **Event Name**: Balik Kampung with Switzerland: A Holistic Journey in Sustainable Living - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:45 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+08:00) - **Event Description**: Explore sustainability in action at Kampung Kampus! Farm, build, create & connect in this immersive half-day journeyAbout this EventStep into a living example of sustainability in action at Kampung Kampus in Yishun, a unique community space where nature, people, and design come together.This immersive half-day experience invites participants to explore sustainability not just as a concept, but as a connected ecosystem, spanning how we build, grow, gather, make, and care for place. Through a guided journey across the site, participants will discover how farming, composting, upcycling, making, and community life are deeply interconnected. From working with the land to engaging in hands-on activities, the programme offers a grounded and tangible look at holistic sustainability in practice.Participants will move through different parts of Kampung Kampus, engaging directly with its spaces and practices, from urban farming and circular resource use to woodworking and collaborative making. Along the way, the +Pavilion is integrated into the journey as one example of adaptive reuse, circular design, and sustainable placemaking within this wider ecosystem. Originally developed as a collaborative Swiss-led installation and exhibition on sustainable design and the built environment, the pavilion has evolved across locations and was most recently relocated to Kampung Kampus in 2025.The morning concludes with a shared community lunch, offering time to connect, exchange ideas, and reflect on the experience in an informal setting.What to expect:A guided, hands-on sustainability journey across Kampung KampusInteractive activities such as farming, composting, and makingInsights into circular design and adaptive reuse through the +PavilionA communal lunch with opportunities for exchange and networkingWho should attend:Open to adults and young people interested in sustainability, community living, and hands-on learning. Suitable for families with children (any child age 12 and below needs to be accompanied by their parent throughout the event), as parts of the programme take place outdoors and involve light physical activity.Balik Kampung with Switzerland is presented as part of the Swiss Weeks 2026, a multi-week festival in Singapore celebrating Swiss innovation, culture, and community through a diverse programme of events. It is hosted at Kampung Kampus by Ground-Up Initiative, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore, SwissCham Singapore, and +Pavilion.Explore the full Swiss Weeks programme, new events added regularly: - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/yishun/balik-kampung-with-switzerland-a-holistic-journey-in-sustainable-living/100001985970932520 - **Event Categories**: festivals, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: SGD ## Event venue details - **city**: Yishun - **state**: SG - **country**: Singapore - **location**: Ground-Up Initiative - **lat**: 1.4150285 - **long**: 103.8292846 - **full address**: Ground-Up Initiative, 11 Chencharu Close, Yishun, Singapore ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Balik Kampung with Switzerland: A Holistic Journey in Sustainable Living - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6a4f90bda44b08ebac7ec0e4591f0f6546b2e79cdd1a11cd9e8161366cf62eb7-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774547472 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Balik Kampung with Switzerland: A Holistic Journey in Sustainable Living being held? - **A:** Balik Kampung with Switzerland: A Holistic Journey in Sustainable Living takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:45 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Ground-Up Initiative, 11 Chencharu Close, Yishun, Singapore. - **Q**: Who is organizing Balik Kampung with Switzerland: A Holistic Journey in Sustainable Living? - **A:** Balik Kampung with Switzerland: A Holistic Journey in Sustainable Living is organized by Embassy of Switzerland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Balik Kampung with Switzerland: A Holistic Journey in Sustainable Living is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Yishun, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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