Introduction to Hok San Style Lion Dance

18 May • 09:30am •

18 May • 11:30am •

Experience the vibrant tradition of Hok San style lion dance in this dynamic introduction to the distinctive techniques and cultural significance behind this energetic performance art. Learn basic movements while discovering how this living tradition continues to thrive through dedicated practitioners.

Kahwin-Kahwin: Singapore Wedding Stories

13 - 25 May • 10:00am •

An immersive exhibition and workshop series that celebrates Singapore's diverse wedding traditions across generations and communities.

Mari Berkain with kebaya societé

17 May • 04:30pm •

Join the berkain movement at this styling workshop by kebaya societe. Bring your own kain and kebaya to this insightful, experience where you’ll learn to pair and wear kain kebaya and draw inspiration from Nusantara fashion icons.

Musings on the Kebaya with Raymond Wong

24 May • 10:30am •

Celebrate the kebaya’s UNESCO inscription with Raymond Wong, TPAS First Vice President and NHB Heritage Award recipient, as he shares insights on its cultural legacy and significance.

My Grandma's Startup

17 May • 10:00am •

A personal narrative of preserving ancient craftsmanship, follow one family's journey of keeping alive the centuries-old tradition of hand-crafting deity statues.

Nanyang Tea Challenge

17 May • 08:30pm •

Taste, brew and blend your own Nanyang Tea in nature – win attractive prizes!

Open Day at Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery

17 - 18 May • 12:00pm •

Join us for a fun weekend at Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery! Enjoy free Chinese puppetry shows and drop-in to try your hand at painting Chinese Opera masks.

Painting with Native Plant Pigments

10, 24 May • 02:00pm •

Discover native plants as natural dyes and pigments in this hands-on workshop. Paint fabric using exclusive SHF2025 heritage-inspired stencils, blending sustainable art with cultural heritage for a unique creative experience.

Painting with Yarn (Tingkat Edition)

17 May • 10:00am •

Create a heritage-inspired masterpiece by “painting” with yarn on canvas in this hands-on workshop. Blend tradition and modern craft while exploring the tactile art and vibrant colours. No experience needed.

Pathways of Respect The History Symbolism and Practice of the Peranakan Chinese Ancestral Veneration

17 May • 02:30pm •

Journey through the intricate world of Peranakan Chinese ancestral veneration with living practitioner Baba Chan Eng Thai.