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Kallang Basin Heritage Trail - Former industry powerhouse and riverine communities

2 May • 08:30am

Kallang River was home to a myriad of industries like ship building/repair, rubber trading, timber processing and even soy sauce and flour factories. Come and join our walking trail to hear stories of this former industrial workhorse.

Kampong Gelam by the Sea: Maritime History Tour and Talk

2 May • 04:00pm

Explore Kampong Gelam’s maritime past and its links to the wider Malay world through a short talk and a guided tour of the precinct.

Kampong Life – Gotong Royong

23 May • 07:30pm

Fun and interactive programme will be enjoyed by all ages of audiences because of the colourful Malay Kampong scenes, a flash back with hustle bustle gotong royong concept with the kampong props, songs, dance and interaction of joget towards the end of the programme.

Kayaking in Marina by Singapore Canoe Federation and Sport Singapore

2 May • 03:00pm

Explore Marina Reservoir and paddle out to Singapore Flyer with a dedicated facilitator/coach. This fun introductory session is for recreational paddlers. Presented by Singapore Canoe Federation as part of Sea Sports Heritage Fest 2026 by Sport Singapore.

Layar Tradisi: Build Your Own Mini Jong

3 May • 10:30am

Participants will explore Malay maritime heritage through hands-on jong-making. The workshop includes a brief history, live demonstration, and family-friendly activity to assemble a small jong. The session concludes with a fun trial sailing experience for all participants.

Maritime Heritage Trail

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 10:00am

Embark on an exhilarating 2.5-hour Maritime Heritage Trail, unveiling Singapore’s captivating maritime history. Wander through historic Fort Canning Park and vibrant Singapore River, discovering iconic landmarks like the Fullerton Hotel and Clifford Pier. Participants take home an exclusive gift!

Masjid Hajjah Fatimah @ Kampong Rochor: Nusantara and Singapore Muslim heritage sites with lost maritime connections

10 May • 02:00pm

This walk highlights the cosmopolitan legacies of Kampong Gelam through the social and architectural histories of Masjid Hajjah Fatimah. Come and hear the stories about the diversity and rich histories of the Malay and Muslim communities of Singapore. Part of the Singapura Stories Heritage Walk 2026 Series

Mazu Heritage Tour: Goddess of the Sea An ICH Journey Through Singapore’s Maritime Past

1 - 2, 8 - 9, 15 - 16, 22 - 23 May • 10:00am

Discover Mazu’s enduring legacy as you explore Thian Hock Keng Temple and step on board majestic wooden vessel. A captivating journey through maritime faith, seafarers’ stories and the enduring bond between people and the sea.

Meet the Author – Singapore A Cinematic Portrait

16 May • 07:00pm

Be introduced to 125 years of Singapore cinema (1900 – 2025). See how Singapore’s maritime position contributed to the development of the film industry.

Nanyang Tea Challenge

9 May • 02:30pm

The Challenge comprises of 2 rounds: the preliminary round where challengers will do a blind tasting of selected Nanyang Tea and then brew a selected Nanyang Tea, while the final round required the challengers to do a tea presentation-based on their blended Nanyang Tea with food pairing element in the Maritime context.