Talks & Workshops

Rites of Passage

17, 24 May • 11:00am

Journey through life's ceremonial milestones in this immersive exhibition exploring how Singapore's diverse communities mark significant transitions. From birth to coming-of-age, marriage, and beyond, discover how these ritual traditions continue to adapt while maintaining their cultural significance across generations.

Samrah Dance Workshop

10 May • 10:00am

Join the Samrah Dance Workshop by The Arab Network @ Singapore! Learn lively Hadrami steps, enjoy a fun workout, and sip on a special Kopi Halia brewed from a treasured family recipe.

Scents of the Spice Route

Follow the fragrant trail of the spice route and discover how scents preserve stories, rituals, and regional traditions.

Silambam Workshop

4, 11, 18 May • 02:00pm

Unleash your inner warrior and explore Silambam, a dynamic martial art that embodies Singapore's living cultural heritage.

Sip & Drape: A Journey of Chai and Sarees

4, 10, 17, 24 May • 04:00pm

Step into tradition, history, and hands-on discovery! Master the graceful Nivi drape, then unlock the spiced secrets of chai—from its colonial espionage roots to a hands-on brewing session where you’ll craft your own perfect cup in small teams.

Sport and Art of Silat: Watering the Flower

4 May • 04:00pm

Discover the cultural depth of Silat through an informative fireside chat and an immersive outdoor workshop exploring the martial art's connection to nature and movement.

Stories of our Spices - A Dip into the Past

17 May • 12:00pm

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 04:00pm

A sambal and chutney party like no other! Learn how spices and kitchen tools travelled the historic maritime trade routes to our shores. Taste sambals and chutneys that are made with these spices – free flow keropok and cold drinks included!

Sweet Hainanese Endings with Yong, The Urbanist Singapore

25 May • 03:00pm

Savour the evolving flavours of Hainanese culinary heritage through iconic desserts and personal stories at Margaret Drive Marketplace.

Sweet Memories (our grandfather stories of gula melaka)

24 - 25 May • 12:00pm

24 - 25 May • 03:00pm

This project employs gula melaka as a guide in telling compelling stories about diversity, origins, food cultures and shared fates of Southeast Asia and its people.

TCM Cooking Class

11, 18 May • 03:00pm

Explore how TCM meets modern wellness in this cooking class! Learn to use TCM principles in food, with a focus on elder care, and see how tradition shapes today’s healthy living.