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AMACHA

1 - 24 May • 10:30am

AMACHA presents Inner Warmth, a signature drink inspired by the movement of spices along maritime trade routes for SHF26. Blending ginger, red dates and longan, this modern herbal tea reflects Traditional Chinese practices and the cultural exchanges that shaped everyday rituals in Singapore.

Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Factory Tour

7, 9, 14, 21, 23 May • 01:30pm

An introductory, hands-on programme exploring the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process. Learn key ingredients, production techniques, and flavour development, followed by a hands-on session where participants create and customise their own dark chocolate bar.

Brani by Boat: Stories and Flavours of the Sea

24 May • 05:00pm

Explore Pulau Brani’s rich maritime heritage through docked boat lunches and guided dinner sea tours. Enjoy traditional island dishes, storytelling, documentary screenings, and thematic discussions celebrating cultural identity and community, all from Marina @ Keppel Bay.

Coffee Around the World: Singapore’s Maritime Trade Routes

23 May • 10:00am

This programme explores Singapore’s role as a historic maritime hub in the global coffee trade, tracing how green coffee beans travelled by sea from producing countries to Southeast Asia, and how port infrastructure, warehousing, and roasting shaped local coffee culture.

Cooking with Jalaja Menon — A maritime-inspired experience

10 May • 10:30am

Pick up traditional South-Indian maritime recipes in this interactive session with Mrs Jalaja Menon!

DoDo Fish Ball Making Experiential Workshop & 360 Production Video

1 - 22 May • 10:00am

Learn all about fishball making. Modern vs tradition methods. Hands on and make your own fishball!

From Commodity to Gourmet – Suzuki Coffee Factory Tour and Siphon Brewing Workshop

8, 22 May • 10:00am

This guided factory tour traces coffee’s journey from Nanyang kopi to Suzuki Coffee’s role in ushering in gourmet and craft experiences. Guests engage in storytelling, behind-the-scenes factory access, and a siphon brewing workshop, highlighting the ongoing evolution into third wave coffee.

From Port to Pie

9, 24 May • 11:00am

9, 16 May • 02:00pm

24 May • 02:30pm

“From Port to Pie” links Singapore’s maritime heritage with the global banana varieties that shaped local cuisine. Participants explore trade routes, learn about bananas like Pisang Raja and Ambon, and craft their own banana mini pies as a handson cultural and culinary experience.

From Port to Plate

14 May • 07:00pm

A unique evening of delicious halal-sourced cuisine (not halal-certified due to alcohol) and captivating seafarer stories. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable maritime experience today!

From Pulau to Table: A Storytelling and Dining Experience

8 - 9 May • 06:30pm

A dining and storytelling collaboration exploring maritime food traditions of the Singapore Straits. Through curated dishes and lived histories, participants discover how coastal ingredients, trade routes, and Orang Laut experiences shape Singapore’s food heritage.