Bubu and the Big Catch: Stories of the Southern Islands

2 - 3 May • 10:00am

Step into the shoes of a young Orang Laut (People of the Sea)! Guided by the wisdom of elders, young explorers will uncover stories of life at sea, try out a traditional bubu fish trap and craft their own sea creatures.

Build Your Own Jong Boat by ArtAway Studio

1 - 24 May • 09:30am

In this self-guided parent-and-child craft, families will assemble their very own jong boat while discovering fun facts about how these traditional vessels were used by coastal communities and in racing competitions.

CHAT @ Geylang - The Oldest Hokkien and Putian Temple Tour

3, 10, 17, 24 May • 10:00am

CHAT @ Geylang explores Singapore’s maritime history via historic temples. Visit Singapore Oldest Chinese Temple and the Goddess of the Sea at Xing Ann Tian Hou Gong to discover how seafaring Chinese immigrants shaped the nation's early religious and cultural identity.

CHAT @ Kallang - The Cantonese and Teochews Community Temple Tour

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 12:00pm

Discover the spiritual roots of Cantonese and Teochew migrants with CHAT @ Kallang. Visit the historic Mun San Fook Tuck Chee, birthplace of the fire dragon, and the Gan Tian DaDi Temple to uncover Singapore’s maritime and communal heritage today.

Cherita Singapura

2 May • 06:00pm

The story of how Singapore got its name is given a Kathakali twist in this presentation. Audiences will witness how the performers enact the wonders of nature and the perils at sea using movement, mudras (hand gestures) and abhinaya (facial expressions).

CHOLA 1025CE: A Maritime Combat Odyssey

22 May • 07:00pm

The Chola naval expansion acted as a maritime bridge, connecting the distinct lineages of Silambam, Silat, and Muay Boran. While each art maintained its unique heritage, this era of trade and conquest fostered a cross-pollination of techniques, amalgamating ancient warrior sciences.

COASTAL LIVES: Stories of the Sea – An Excursion to CMSG and CCM

2 May • 09:00am

COASTAL LIVES is a living heritage experience for families to discover Singapore’s maritime past. Starting at Children’s Museum Singapore with batik stamping, participants continue by bus with audio stories to Changi Chapel and Museum for a laksa heritage experience.

COASTAL LIVES: Stories of the Sea – An Excursion to CMSG and RBC

1 May • 09:00am

COASTAL LIVES is a living heritage journey for families to discover Singapore’s maritime past. Starting at Children’s Museum Singapore with batik stamping, families continue by bus with audio stories to Reflections at Bukit Chandu for a hands-on fishing craft workshop.

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!

Craft x Design: Let's Weave - Rattan Weaving

2 May • 10:30am

2 May • 02:30pm

Come weave with us at this special Singapore HeritageFest edition of Craft x Design! Kickstarting at Armenian Street, a dedicated Craft x Design hub, the programme then travels to HOMEGROUND @ ACM Green - bringing craft experiences across the festival. Led by contemporary artists and craft practitioners, “Let’s Weave” invites you to step into the rhythm of weaving through captivating live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Feel the textures, learn the techniques and create your very own woven piece to take home. Discover heritage reimagined through craft, design and creativity.