Talks & Workshops

A Librarian's World | More Than Shipping: Singapore's Other Maritime Story In-Person

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!

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Anyaman Bubu: Weaving Fish Traps & Stories from the Sea

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.

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Archaeology 101!

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.

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Sunken Treasures: Shipwrecks and Artefacts that Shaped Singapore’s Maritime Legacy

Sunken Treasures: Shipwrecks and Artefacts that Shaped Singapore’s Maritime Legacy

9 May • 11:00am

Join marine archaeologist Dr. Michael Flecker to learn about historic shipwrecks in the Singapore Straits like the Empress of Asia and their recovered artefacts, highlighting Singapore’s maritime heritage and global trade significance as early as the 1300s.

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Food Practices Talks & Workshops
Tea Appreciation Workshop: A Journey through the history of Bak Kut Teh with Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon

Tea Appreciation Workshop: A Journey through the history of Bak Kut Teh with Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon

15, 22 May • 03:00pm

Experience the history of Bak Kut Teh through a curated journey of food and tea, shaped by Singapore’s maritime trade. Discover how tea connected people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and regions across early trade routes.

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Practices Talks & Workshops
Teochew Youth Leaders Summit

Teochew Youth Leaders Summit

21 May • 07:00pm

A youth-focused programme exploring Chinese and Teochew heritage, migration roots, and the future of Chinese cultural communities in Singapore.

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Practices Talks & Workshops
The Sea in Your Hands

The Sea in Your Hands

17 May • 02:00pm

Discover the art of telling stories of the sea using Odissi hand gestures and movements.

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The Voyage of the Rice Peach: A Heritage & Hope Experience

The Voyage of the Rice Peach: A Heritage & Hope Experience

16 May • 10:30am

Join Yoon’s to discover the maritime voyage of the Teochew Png Kueh. The participation in our hands-on Kueh workshop preserves Singapore’s heritage while empowering female ex-offenders through sustainable skills, transforming traditional "rice peaches" into a catalyst for second chances and meaningful community reintegration.

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Objects Practices Talks & Workshops
Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle’s Potter’s Wheel Experience

Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle’s Potter’s Wheel Experience

9, 23 May • 02:00pm

Beginner-friendly pottery workshops at Thow Kwang offer 2–3 hour sessions covering wheel throwing and handbuilding. Create functional ceramics with guided instruction; pieces are glazed and fired for later collection. No experience needed.

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For Families Talks & Workshops
Tides of Time: Exploring Singapore’s Maritime Story

Tides of Time: Exploring Singapore’s Maritime Story

3, 10, 16 - 17, 24 May • 02:30pm

Explore Singapore's maritime legacy through captivating stories shared by our Gallery volunteers. Discover our history from ancient trade vessels to modern supply chains, key events like the 1603 Santa Catarina incident, and rare shipwreck artefacts highlighting Singapore's regional trade role.

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Untold Tales through Singapore Charts

Untold Tales through Singapore Charts

10 May • 02:30pm

To celebrate the maritime heritage of Singapore, hear stories of selected historical charts of Singapore!

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Practices For Families Talks & Workshops
WOVEN WAVES: Reading Stories in Batik by Studio Gypsied and Art Away Studio

WOVEN WAVES: Reading Stories in Batik by Studio Gypsied and Art Away Studio

1 - 2 May • 09:00am

Discover maritime stories hidden in batik motifs in this hands-on family workshop. Learn to decode symbols once used by seafarers and create your own story-cloth using stamps inspired by clouds, waves and sea creatures from Southeast Asian maritime traditions.

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