Talks & Workshops

Flavours of Singapore Cooking Class

10, 17 May • 03:00pm

Stir, taste, and uncover the stories behind Singapore's iconic dishes. A culinary journey that serves up heritage with every bite you take.

Flower Tying Workshop

10 May • 02:00pm

10 May • 04:00pm

Unravel the delicate art of garland-making with a master florist. Learn traditional techniques, create your unique floral piece, and keep an age-old craft blooming.

Gin Tasting & Ang Ku Kueh Workshop (Brass Lion Distillery & Ji Xiang Ang Ku Kueh)

10 May • 02:30pm

Sip and snack your way through three distinctive Singapore gins from Brass Lion Distillery and craft your very own gin-infused Ang Ku Kueh with a special recipe by Ji Xiang Ang Ku Kueh.

Gotong-Royong: Nasi Ulam Recipe Crafting Workshop

24 - 25 May • 02:00pm

Join Sendok Rakyat for an immersive Nasi Ulam workshop where you'll learn traditional herb and spice preparation techniques, taste native ingredients, and collaborate in a communal cooking experience.

HBF Presents: Lacquer Threading & Calligraphy with Gong Yi Xuan & Inklings

4 May • 10:00am

Artistic practices are integral to the cultures of various societies, and valued as expressions of intellectual pursuit and skilful dexterity. Join us for a workshop on cultural crafts, and create your very own unique artwork with calligraphy and lacquer threading.

HBF Presents: Tea & Calligraphy with Pek Sin Choon & Inklings

18 May • 02:00pm

Tea and calligraphy have long been icons of Chinese culture, representing elegance, harmony, and mindfulness. Join us for an afternoon of cultural appreciation, try your hand at the two crafts, and discover how they can intertwine in novel ways.

Heirloom Recipes: Tasting Rare Indian-Muslim Family Meals with Spice-Zi

17 May • 03:00pm

Uncover the hidden culinary stories of Tamil Muslims through rare traditional dishes that map migration, community, and generational experiences.

Henna Art, Singapore’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

17 May • 04:00pm

Transform your skin into a canvas of cultural storytelling through an interactive henna art workshop that celebrates Singapore's multicultural roots.

Herbal Tea Making

10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 05:00pm

Uncover your body's constitution, explore healing herbs, and dive into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine by crafting a personalised tea blend that tells your unique story.

Hidden Roots: Finding Traditional Edible Plants in Singapore with Alexius Yeo

24 May • 03:00pm

Discover Singapore's wild edible plants through a sensory walk exploring Chinese and Malay traditional knowledge in nutrition and healing.