Food For Families Tours & Trails

A Taste of Outfield Camp: Heritage in a Mess Tin

18, 25 May • 10:30am

Soldiers, fall in! Join us on a journey of discovery and rediscovery where you get a taste of an outfield camp experience. Then, prepare for a ‘route march’ to SAFTI Military Institute, where you get some insights about the rich traditions and heritage of the SAF, from its passing out parade to going up the iconic SAFTI Tower in this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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Saturday, 18 May | 10:30am - 1pm
Saturday, 25 May | 10:30am - 1pm

Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre, 510 Upper Jurong Road, Singapore 638365
Meeting Point: Lobby, Singapore Discovery Centre
Fee: Free
Registration Link: https://www.defencecollectivesg.com/a-taste-of-outfield-camp/ (Registration starts from 24 Apr, 12pm onwards)

Soldiers, fall in! Join us on a journey of discovery and rediscovery where you get a taste of an outfield camp experience – put on your camo paint, pitch your own basha tents and sample our soldiers’ MREs (Meal, Ready-to-Eat). Then, prepare for a ‘route march’ to SAFTI Military Institute, where you get some insights about the rich traditions and heritage of the SAF, from its passing out parade to going up the iconic SAFTI Tower in this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Then, prepare for a culinary extravaganza with Aziz Shafii, a former SAF Ranger, who is also a TikTok-famous mess-tin chef! Watch as he elevates traditional mess-tin fare into modern and delicious creations. Don't miss this exclusive cooking demo and be inspired by the stories of what fuels the spirit and strength of our army to keep Singapore strong and secure.

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Learn the art of making traditional Hokkien ang ku kueh, understand its cultural significance, shaping techniques, and historical context in a hands-on workshop.

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