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2022

Travel & Tourism Heritage and Natural Heritage

Blue Pea Wonder Workshop

21 May • 01:30pm

Inspired by the exquisite blue pea flowers, this 2.5-hour culinary and craft workshop in Pasir Ris is centered on appreciating the butterfly pea plant, or Clitoria ternatea, that is native to Asia and known for its healing properties.

Helmed by artist Carlyn Law and educator Janna Hussain - two neighbours who bonded over the blue pea, this unique workshop will take participants back to the days of the kampong where they can harvest a variety of blue pea flowers, lemongrass and pandan leaf from the home garden to the kitchen table.

MasterCraft: Rangoli Making with Vijaya Mohan

21 - 22, 28 - 29 May • 02:00pm • National Museum of Singapore

Have fun in this interactive and hands-on experience to uncover beyond the robust of colours, how and what is involved in making rangoli!

Walking Tour at Pioneers Trail – Rediscovering Telok Ayer and Ann Siang Hill

8, 15, 22, 29 May • 10:00am

Catch a glimpse of how life was like for Singapore’s early immigrants around a quiet enclave of Chinatown. At the same time, marvel at the towering trees that dot the area, and the stories they tell.

Heirloom Stories

‘Heirlooms Stories’ reconnects us with our natural heritage through foraging and distilling our own narratives. Walk on the mild side and hand-pick botanicals to create your own infusion. Share personal stories as you contribute to a mandala inspired by nature.

Merli go Round to Singapore HeritageFest

2 May • 10:00am • Islandwide

Join Merli on an adventure to explore and learn about the hidden tales of Singapore’s colourful history and heritage in Chinatown, Kampong Gelam, Katong-Joo Chiat and Little India.

Making Kin with Katong - A Poetry Walking Tour

14 May • 04:00pm

Join long-time Katong resident and educator Dr Angelia Poon as she takes us on an unconventional poetry walking tour that focuses on the natural and personal history of the neighbourhood. Explore kinship with the natural environment through our memories.

My Boon Keng Heritage Tour

22, 28 May • 08:30am • Kallang & Boon Keng

Be amazed by the rich Kampong History at Boon Keng. Step into the intriguing Kampong history, movements of the Kampong villagers and developments In our Boon Keng neighbourhood

Nature Stories

21 - 22 May • 10:00am • Redhill

21 - 22 May • 11:00am • Redhill

‘Nature Stories’ takes families and children on an exploratory mini urban trail of Redhill to discover endemic flora and fauna through the art of storytelling.

Open Business @ Abba’s Department Store

5 May • 07:00pm

Open Business are two videos about the Singapore Business owners inspirations and journeys in the area of Tourism Heritage and Nature Heritage. Meet Abba’s Department Store at Smith Street, Chinatown since 1979 and Bee Amazed Garden since 2017.

Photo Trail: Travel around the world with Xiao Qing

2 May • 10:00am • Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Embark on a self-guided photo trail to trace the footsteps of Dr. Sun Yat Sen who travelled to many parts of the world.