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Bubu and the Big Catch: Stories of the Southern Islands
Date: 13 Sep 2025
Time: 10:00am
Did you know that one of Singapore’s indigenous communities is the Orang Laut (People of the Sea)? This seafaring group has lived in Singapore and its surrounding islands for generations, shaping our rich maritime heritage. This September school holiday, join us for a fun-filled, interactive session with Orang Laut SG to discover their stories, food, and culture. Try your hand at using a bubu trap (a traditional fishing tool) and craft your own sea creatures to take home! This session is specially curated to complement the PLAY + MAKE exhibition, an imaginative maker’s space where children explore Singapore’s food heritage through hands-on activities.
Duration: Approximately 2 hrs 30 mins
Date: 13 Sep 2025
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Children’s Museum Singapore – Discovery Room (Level 2)
Recommended Age: 5 – 12 years old
Activity Fee: $20 per adult-child pair
Advanced registrations required - Register Here (via the "Programmes" tab).
For further enquiries, please email cmsg_prg@heritage.sg
Terms & Conditions:
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time of the programme for registration.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This programme will be held in the Discovery Room.
- Each participant will receive a wristband upon registration to be guided to Discovery Room and returned after the programme.
- The duration of the programme is approximately 2 hrs 30 mins, including exploration in the museum.
- Programme Run-Down:
- 10:00am – 10:45am: Museum Exploration
- 10:45am – 11:15am: Introduction of PLAY + MAKE space
- 11:15am – 11:30am: Break
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: Programme by Orang Laut
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