Roots and Routes: SG HeritageFest at ACM

10 - 25 May • 10:00am •

Experience a world of timeless traditions. Journey through an outdoor art installation and gallery trail that bridge past and present, and join performances and tours that show how age-old customs continue to shape our lives today.

Samrah Dance Workshop

10 May • 10:00am •

Join the Samrah Dance Workshop by The Arab Network @ Singapore! Learn lively Hadrami steps, enjoy a fun workout, and sip on a special Kopi Halia brewed from a treasured family recipe.

Scents of the Spice Route

Follow the fragrant trail of the spice route and discover how scents preserve stories, rituals, and regional traditions.

SG HeritageFest x Indian Heritage Centre Open House!

10 - 11 May • 10:00am •

10 - 11 May • 10:30am •

10 May • 02:00pm •

10 - 11 May • 03:00pm •

Celebrate #SHF2025 at the Indian Heritage Centre’s Open House on 10 & 11 May—featuring vibrant Peranakan Indian culture, performances, food trails, and more!

Silambam Workshop

4, 11, 18 May • 02:00pm •

Unleash your inner warrior and explore Silambam, a dynamic martial art that embodies Singapore's living cultural heritage.

Sip & Drape: A Journey of Chai and Sarees

4, 10, 17, 24 May • 04:00pm •

Step into tradition, history, and hands-on discovery! Master the graceful Nivi drape, then unlock the spiced secrets of chai—from its colonial espionage roots to a hands-on brewing session where you’ll craft your own perfect cup in small teams.

Speaking of Which - A Pop-Up Activation

Encounter mediums of culture through art and living archives with two pop-up exhibitions in Tanjong Pagar and HabourFront that explore 1950s and 1960s Singapore.

Spice & Spirits: A Fullerton Heritage Experience

17, 24 May • 06:00pm •

Discover Singapore’s spice trade heritage with Indie Singapore. Explore iconic landmarks like Clifford Pier—once a vital maritime gateway—then conclude with a bespoke cocktail workshop inspired by the rich aromas of our vibrant past.

Sport and Art of Silat: Watering the Flower

4 May • 04:00pm •

Discover the cultural depth of Silat through an informative fireside chat and an immersive outdoor workshop exploring the martial art's connection to nature and movement.

Stories of our Spices

1 - 25 May • 09:00am •

An SG HeritageFest exclusive! Check out this pop-up exhibition on the spice trade in Maritime Southeast Asia. Discover how the spices we taste and see today journeyed to us via the maritime trade routes of the past.