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2023

At Work on the River by Yip Yew Chong

20 May • 12:00am • ACM Green

Immerse yourself in Yip Yew Chong's nostalgic paintings as bumboats float on the ACM Green, against the backdrop of the river and Singapore's skyline.

Colouring Fun at Stamp Parade: WonderBot and the Chinese Junk

Have a fun colouring time with your little one at the Stamp Parade interactive within the Museum’s permanent exhibition, A Voyage Back In Time, as you see your special edition WonderBot and the Chinese junk stamp come alive!

Down the River Along the Streets of ACM

27 - 28 May • 10:00am • Asian Civilisations Museum

Journey through Singapore River’s history for this year’s Singapore Heritage Festival. Take a bumboat, join a walking tour, catch interactive storytelling sessions and performances to experience the river during its heyday.

Drive Through the Armenian Street

13 - 14 May • 10:00am • Peranakan Museum

Get fast and furious at the Peranakan Museum for this year’s Singapore Heritage Festival. Explore the galleries through exciting drama performances, listen to stories about the driver who raced in the Singapore’s first Grand Prix and be enthralled by a showcase of classic cars along Armenian Street.

Film Screening: Ring of Fury

24 May • 08:00pm • Oldham Theatre

Inspired by the kungfu craze sparked by Bruce Lee in the 1970s, Ring of Fury is Singapore’s first and only martial arts film featuring local Kyokushin karate master, Peter Chong. Banned from release in Singapore for over 30 years, the film was restored by the AFA using the surviving 35mm release print in 2017.

Fun with Chinese Activity Kit: Xiao Qing & Transportation

Come visit us and collect a bilingual activity kit for parents to engage their little ones at home to learn more about the different modes of transportation in the past.

Get Crafty! Bead a River Boat Keychain

27 - 28 May • 11:00am • Asian Civilisations Museum

Get imaginative and create your own beaded boat keychain using perler beads. This craft session is inspired by boats and water transport along the Singapore River.

Living Legacies: One for the Road

This year’s edition of Living Legacies: One for the Road invites audiences to join three artists on their explorations of Singapore’s public transport heritage. Come along for a series of digital and in-person art experiences that highlight Singapore’s buses and trains!

Move It! Drama Performance

27 - 28 May • 11:30am • Asian Civilisations Museum

27 - 28 May • 02:30pm • Asian Civilisations Museum

Sail the seas and brave storms with Sang Nila Utama in this fun and interactive drama performance. Embark on an adventure as Sang narrates the tale of his journey on a ship from the island of Bintan to Singapore.

Storytelling Sessions: Hargai Warisan Kita: Kisah Dina dan Bahqer

27 May • 04:00pm • National Museum of Singapore

Join Sharil Samri in his bilingual storytelling session where he will share a story titled, 'Hargai Warisan Kita: Kisah Dina dan Bahqer'!