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!

Anyaman Bubu: Weaving Fish Traps & Stories from the Sea

24 May • 10:30am

24 May • 02:30pm

Participants learn to weave traditional bamboo fish traps while discovering fishing tools used across the region. Through a show-and-tell session by Pasar Fish, the workshop reveals how coastal communities designed ingenious tools to harvest the sea.

Archaeology 101!

21 May, 28 May, 4, 11 Jun • 10:00am

New to archaeology? This four-week primer introduces Singapore’s archaeology through engaging theory and hands-on post-excavation work. Learn about artefacts, materials, vessels, and motifs while gaining six hours of practical processing experience designed for curious beginners.

Archives Unlocked | From Monsoon Crossroads to Global Flow Hub: Singapore's Maritime Identity Online

22 May • 07:00pm

Explore Singapore’s rise as a maritime crossroads in this talk!

Bananas About Maritime Heritage

23 May • 10:00am

23 May • 02:00pm

Join us for this exclusive collaboration with heritage bakery Dona Manis Cake Shop, to explore the fascinating history of bananas in Singapore! Discover different banana varieties, make delicious banana kueh, and take home your creations. Sign up now for a unique culinary experience!

Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Factory Tour

7, 9, 14, 21, 23 May • 01:30pm

An introductory, hands-on programme exploring the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process. Learn key ingredients, production techniques, and flavour development, followed by a hands-on session where participants create and customise their own dark chocolate bar.

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.

Calligraphy Art Jam (Fully-Guided): HeritageFest Maritime Edition

1 - 24 May • 10:00am

1 - 24 May • 12:00pm

1 - 24 May • 02:00pm

1 - 24 May • 06:00pm

This fully-guided workshop by artist Sonia Ong gives a beginner’s introduction to Chinese calligraphy technique. Learn and practice the technique to calligraphic writing and what is acceptable or not by tradition. Create, improve or perfect your writing control and style with practice sheets. Contribute to a Heritagefest 2026 Maritime themed version of our calligraphy art jam with fellow participants. Snack and free flow tea. 2 hours. $95

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.