Teochew Youth Leaders Summit

21 May • 07:00pm

A youth-focused programme exploring Chinese and Teochew heritage, migration roots, and the future of Chinese cultural communities in Singapore.

Singapore Malayo-Muslim publishers and printing presses: Maritime networks and textual legacies

20 May • 07:30pm

A showcase of Singapore Malay, Nusantara and Muslim printing presses, publishing and bookstores in the 19th and early 20th centuries in Kampong Gelam and beyond, and the maritime connections they foreground. With a sharing of surviving texts.

Part of the Singapura Stories Seminar 2026 Series

Guided Tour at the Heritage Conservation Centre

5, 20 May • 02:00pm

The Heritage Conservation Centre Tour offers a 2-hour behind-the-scenes look at heritage conservation and showcases treasures from Singapore's National Collection.

The Lee Wee & Brothers Story

2, 9, 15, 20 May • 10:00am

2, 9, 15, 20 May • 01:00pm

Explore Singapore’s Mackerel Fish Otah heritage with Lee Wee & Brothers, tracing their journey from hawker stall to a recognised manufacturer. Enjoy exclusive access to their Central Kitchen for a behind-the-scenes tour and a hands-on Otah-making workshop. Taste and celebrate the artistry, tradition, and innovation defining this beloved local snack.

Nanyang Tea Experiential Tour (Maritime)

13, 20 May • 11:00am

The participants will be lead through the development of Nanyang Tea in the Maritime Context.

DoDo Fish Ball Making Experiential Workshop & Production Visit

4, 11, 20 May • 10:00am

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

Roll with History: A Popiah Journey Through Joo Chiat

12, 19 May • 11:00am

Popiah Story – an interactive learning journey for the timeless traveller.

Spices & Shipping: A Sunset Journey Through Singapore’s Maritime Heritage

4, 11, 18 May • 06:30pm

Each Monday during SHF2026, join us at The Westin Singapore's Level 32 Lobby Lounge. Enjoy a gin cocktail (or alcohol-free mocktail) infused with spices, learn about Singapore’s maritime history, and take in the views of the stunning port at sunset.

Silambam Workshop

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 03:00pm

Join us as we introduce you to Silambam, one of Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage.

Heat Press and Play

3, 17 May • 10:30am

3, 17 May • 02:30pm

Join our HOMEGROUND artist HAFI for Heat Press and Play, a workshop where participants are given traditional textiles like batik as a canvas for storytelling. They can choose from an array of Illustrated heat press patches, arrange them on the fabric and iron them on. The end result is a stunning piece of tapestry that they will be able to weave their stories on and bring home. Participants are encouraged to bring their own batiks or cotton-made items (up to two) to decorate and create a more personal narrative.