Scents of the Nusantara: Perfume-Making Workshop

9, 23 May • 02:30pm

10, 24 May • 12:00pm

10, 24 May • 03:00pm

16 May • 10:00am

16 May • 01:00pm

Journey through the Nusantara through scent by exploring Southeast Asian perfumes and their cultural stories and how they connect people and communities. Blend a perfume of your own using our curated regional notes to reflect memories and culture.

Scents of the Spice Route

2 - 30 May • 11:00am

2 - 30 May • 02:00pm

2 - 30 May • 04:00pm

Immerse yourself in this fragrance-making workshop inspired by the spices that passed through Singapore’s ports. Each attendee will create a custom perfume using historical ingredients like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Sendok Rakyat Cooking Club: Celok Boyan

16 - 17 May • 02:30pm

The Sendok Rakyat Cooking Club comes together to ask: how can food help you connect with a grandparent you’ve never met? Join the community in making the pride of the Boyanese people; Kuah Celok, a tangy, heartwarming fish soup.

Silambam Workshop

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 03:00pm

17 May • 04:00pm

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

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

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles - His Life in Singapore 1819 to 1823

23 May • 10:30am

Celebrate Sir Stamford’s life and contribution to Singapore in this talk!

Spice, Ice & Everything Nice: DIY Oatmilk Gelato Workshop

10, 24 May • 02:30pm

10, 24 May • 03:45pm

23 - 24 May • 10:30am

23 May • 11:45am

24 May • 01:00pm

A DIY gelato workshop where participants craft a pineapple-and-spice oat milk gelato inspired by regional spice routes and Singapore food heritage, using a traditional salt-and-ice churning method.

Spice Printing with STPI

2 May • 05:00pm

Drop by and learn more about the spices integral to Singapore’s development as a trading hub. From nutmeg to cloves, use an array of spices to create simple relief prints on paper.

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.

Stamping the Coast: A Batik-Inspired Activity by Art Away Studio

1 - 24 May • 09:00am

1 - 24 May • 11:00am

1 - 24 May • 02:00pm

1 - 24 May • 04:00pm

Stamping the Coast is a drop-in art activity where children explore batik through playful stamping. Using coastal-themed motifs and ink pads, participants create their own batik-inspired artwork while learning about patterns, creativity, and the cultural traditions behind batik.