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Joo Chiat Heritage Trail - Culture, Community, and Chic

9, 23 May • 08:30am

Joo Chiat is a confluence of myriad cultures, architecture, cuisines, trades and stories. This former coconut plantation has an eclectic mix of Malay, Eurasian & Peranakan influences. Come join us to explore the nooks and crannies of this vibrant neighbourhood.

Joo Chiat Shophouse Watercolour Painting Workshop

3, 10 May • 02:30pm

Step by step guidance to paint a Joo Chiat shophouse in watercolours. The workshop is for adults and is suitable for beginners and experienced artists.

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.

Kampong Life – Malay Dance Workshop

23 May • 10:30am

Malay dance workshop for all ages. Everyone can dance Joget and Zapin with Sri Warisan.

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.

Knots & Calm

16 May • 02:00pm

Discover a seafaring technique once used by sailors in this workshop inspired by Singapore’s maritime heritage. Learn to tie a Turk’s Head knot and create decorative coasters through mindful rope craft, using cord movements to find calm and focus.

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.

Legacy of Singapore's Maritime Pioneers: The Old Engineering Apprentices Association (OEAA)

9 May • 03:00pm

Meet members of the Old Engineering Apprentices Association and get inspired by these maritime pioneers! Hear how they overcame humble beginnings, training as apprentices to become engineers and maritime professionals. Don’t miss this chance to ask them your burning questions!