Arab Peranakan Musical Performance

22 May • 06:30pm

Musical performance by a band made up of a singer, an Oud player and a percussionist from the Arab Peranakan community in Singapore. They will perform 7 to 8 songs that are popular within the local Arab Peranakan community that are commonly played during family gatherings like weddings.

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.

Cerita Laut: Tales & Crafts of the Sea

10 May • 10:30am

10 May • 02:30pm

Storytellers Hafiz Rashid and Syazwan Majid (Ambin Ubin) shares tales of fascinating marine creatures found in local waters. Participants then learn to craft marine animals using daun mengkuang in a hands-on workshop facilitated by Ambin Ubin facilitators.

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.