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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!

Hidden Critters of the Coast by ArtAway Studio

1 - 24 May • 09:30am

Hidden Critters of the Coast is a self-guided colouring activity where families explore a vibrant coastal scene filled with hidden sea creatures. As they colour the sheet, participants discover fun facts, combining creativity, learning, and maritime exploration in one engaging activity.

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

2 May • 11:00am

Discover how water-based recreation has been woven into the fabric of our social life and national story in this talk by NLB Librarians!

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.

Battleships & Bunkers

3, 9, 17, 23 May • 03:00pm

A guided walk through Sembawang’s coastal and naval past, from kampong beliefs and vanished shorelines to wartime defences and naval life. Visit a mosque, jetty, air raid shelter, colonial houses, and conclude at a vintage bar with real naval artefacts.

BraveSails SB20! by Singapore Sailing and Sport Singapore

3 May • 10:00am

3 May • 11:30am

Ready to feel the wind in your hair? Be introduced to the wonderful world of sailing! Join us for BraveSails SB20!, a fun, hands-on sailing experience perfect for beginners, first-timers, and anyone looking to try something new!

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.