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Guided Tour at the Heritage Conservation Centre

7, 14, 21 May • 02:00pm

The Heritage Conservation Centre Tour offers a 2-hour behind-the-scenes look at heritage conservation and showcases treasures from Singapore's National Collection.

Hawker Tales: From Roadside to Kopitiams to Michelin Stars

11, 18, 28 May • 10:00am

Trace the journey of Singapore’s hawker culture—from humble street food to global acclaim—through stories of resilience and reinvention.

HBF Presents: Lacquer Threading & Calligraphy with Gong Yi Xuan & Inklings

4 May • 10:00am

Artistic practices are integral to the cultures of various societies, and valued as expressions of intellectual pursuit and skilful dexterity. Join us for a workshop on cultural crafts, and create your very own unique artwork with calligraphy and lacquer threading.

HBF Presents: Night Shift at Sweetlands Bakery

7 May • 07:30pm

Stand in the heart of a traditional bakery and learn how our traditional favourites are kept alive. Create and take home a local delight - cempedak cake! Enjoy a guided tour of a heritage business that has operated since the 1960s.

HBF Presents: Tea & Calligraphy with Pek Sin Choon & Inklings

18 May • 02:00pm

Tea and calligraphy have long been icons of Chinese culture, representing elegance, harmony, and mindfulness. Join us for an afternoon of cultural appreciation, try your hand at the two crafts, and discover how they can intertwine in novel ways.

Heirloom Recipes: Tasting Rare Indian-Muslim Family Meals with Spice-Zi

17 May • 03:00pm

Uncover the hidden culinary stories of Tamil Muslims through rare traditional dishes that map migration, community, and generational experiences.

Henna Art, Singapore’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

17 May • 04:00pm

Transform your skin into a canvas of cultural storytelling through an interactive henna art workshop that celebrates Singapore's multicultural roots.

Herbal Tea Making

10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 05:00pm

Uncover your body's constitution, explore healing herbs, and dive into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine by crafting a personalised tea blend that tells your unique story.

Heritage-Inspired Dining at Oscar and the Hotel Asian Art Self-Guided Tour

4, 10, 18, 25 May • 06:00pm

Enjoy Oscar’s Heritage-Inspired Sunday Buffet Dinner at Marina Central District & Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, priced at $60++ in honour of Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Relish traditional recipes and explore the hotel’s self-guided audio art tour, featuring 21 curated works by renowned Singaporean artists.

Her(story) of the Majies

10, 17, 24 May • 09:00am

Discover the world of the Majies, the dedicated amahs who shaped generations of families in Singapore. This tour explores their lives, cultural practices, and enduring legacy.