16 - 17 May • 10:00am •
A hands-on maritime heritage baking masterclass at a swanky commercial kitchen studio where participants bake, taste, and uncover Singapore’s port history through edible storytelling inspired by seafaring life, spice routes, and dockside communities.
2 May • 11:00am •
Dive into Singapore’s rich sea sports history and heritage with these insightful talks by Olympian sailor Dr Benedict Tan and sport historian Dr Nick Aplin, with an exciting panel featuring some of Singapore’s sea sports champions.
1 May • 08:30am •
16 May • 10:30am •
Geylang is a diverse religious & clan hub, located cheek by jowl with NGOs and SMEs in shophouse-lined lorongs. Its development is largely organic, (still) untouched by gentrification. Come explore this space to discover beauty in its nooks and crannies.
22 May • 06:00pm •
A maritime-themed Chinese chamber concert exploring Singapore’s stories through music. Featuring Sisters’ Islands and A Prosperous River, the programme highlights the beauty and expressive richness of the Chinese chamber ensemble through evocative, locally inspired narratives.
17 May • 02:00pm •
Explore the rich histories of Singapore’s Malayo-Muslim heritage through material culture and sites. Part of the Singapura Stories Seminar 2026 Series
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.
6, 13, 20 May • 06:30pm •
Indulge in a curated tasting menu at Mariners’ Corner and hear maritime stories from SMOU Seafarers and about the owner's grandfather, Mr. Say Ho Soon, who was chef to Capt. Robert John Jack Sneddon – former Chief Pilot of the Singapore Harbour Board.
9, 16, 23 May • 06:30pm •
Journey into Pulau Ubin’s hidden history through this immersive night tour. Blending folklore with oral histories, we explore the island’s kampong past—from quarrying tragedies to sacred temples—revealing the legacy and heritage of old Singapore.
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.
1, 3, 6, 9, 13, 17, 20, 23 May • 10:00am •
Walking tour of strategically chosen spots to highlight the heritage of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
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