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2023

The Rise and Rise of Singapore Women Cricket Team

Diviya and Louis, from the Singapore Women’s cricket team tell us all about the history of cricket, and why they still choose to play it.

A Kristang Tour of MRT Stations with Kevin Martens Wong

6 May • 05:00pm • Esplanade Station Exit E

Join Kevin Martens Wong on a linguistic heritage tour of select MRT stations that have significant ties to Eurasian and Kristang history, as he expounds on the deeper meanings of the Kristang names.

All Aboard! SMG Tour to SMRT Mandai Train Depot and the Singapore Rail Discovery Centre

17 May • 01:00pm • Singapore Mobility Gallery & Mandai Train Depot

Join our guided tour to the Singapore Mobility Gallery and SMRT Mandai Train Depot to discover how we keep our public transport network moving!

All Aboard! SMG Tour to the Bus Depot

13 May • 12:45pm • Singapore Mobility Gallery & Ulu Pandan Bus Depot

Join our guided tours to the Singapore Mobility Gallery and a bus depot to discover how we keep our public transport network moving!

A Showcase of Community Festivals

6 May • 10:00am • Gallery Theatre, National Museum of Singapore

Come meet fellow festival organisers of the co-existing heritage festivals to learn more about the festival, its meaning and significance behind their programme offerings.

Behind the Turf: An Exclusive Tour of the Jalan Besar Stadium

20 - 21 May • 11:00am • Jalan Besar Stadium

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk in the footsteps of local football athletes? Discover what goes on behind the scenes to organise football matches and where athletes prepare for their big game. Who knows, you may even see a star along the way!

Closing Weekend Sports Day

27 - 28 May • 09:00am • National Museum of Singapore

Come down decked in your PE attire and get ready to participate in sports and games from yesteryear with family and friends!

[Cancelled] Conservation Consultation with Heritage Conservation Centre Conservators

Come meet the staff of Heritage Conservation Centre as they guide you through various tips to care for your own treasures! Book a conservation consultation for a face-to-face session with our conservators about your treasured pieces.

Festivals for the Future – What Makes a Heritage Festival?

6 May • 10:00am • National Museum of Singapore

Hear from the festival’s partners on how the heritage festivals landscape has evolved as we celebrate SHF’s 20th edition, and also a preview of what you can expect in the future years.

For Love of the Game: Sporting Eurasians

21 May • 11:00am • Eurasian Heritage Gallery

21 May • 02:00pm • Eurasian Heritage Gallery

Learn more about Eurasian Olympians such as Lloyd Valberg and Joseph Schooling, sports men and women such as Melanie Martens and Annabel Pennefather who persevered and represented Singapore, putting our little red dot on the map.