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Nanyang Tea Experiential Tour

6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 May • 11:00am

6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 May • 03:00pm

Embark on an augmented reality journey through the rich history of Nanyang Tea, blending technology with traditional tea culture.

Personalise Your Own Egg Tart Workshop

18, 25 May • 04:00pm

Craft your unique egg tart with Tong Heng, blending 80 years of traditional pastry-making with innovative personal touches.

Popiah Story - an interactive learning journey for the timeless traveller

4, 11, 18, 25 May • 10:00am

Unravel the delicious heritage of popiah in this interactive journey revealing how this humble spring roll represents a perfect example of living food heritage. Learn the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance behind this beloved snack that continues to unite families through preparation rituals.

Pulau Brani: A Maritime Legacy Through Taste (Culinary Workshop)

25 May • 10:00am

25 May • 03:00pm

Embark on a culinary voyage through Pulau Brani's rich maritime heritage. Experience cherished island recipes as former residents share their seafaring stories, guiding you in crafting authentic dishes that echo generations of tradition.

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.

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.

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.

Stories of our Spices - A Dip into the Past

17 May • 12:00pm

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 04:00pm

A sambal and chutney party like no other! Learn how spices and kitchen tools travelled the historic maritime trade routes to our shores. Taste sambals and chutneys that are made with these spices – free flow keropok and cold drinks included!

Sweet Hainanese Endings with Yong, The Urbanist Singapore

25 May • 03:00pm

Savour the evolving flavours of Hainanese culinary heritage through iconic desserts and personal stories at Margaret Drive Marketplace.

Sweet Memories (our grandfather stories of gula melaka)

24 - 25 May • 12:00pm

24 - 25 May • 03:00pm

This project employs gula melaka as a guide in telling compelling stories about diversity, origins, food cultures and shared fates of Southeast Asia and its people.