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2022

Travel & Tourism Heritage and Natural Heritage

Archives Unlocked: Singapore of Yesteryear Through Sights and Voices

26 May • 06:00pm

Journey back in time as we uncover Singapore of yesteryear through archival records of old but familiar places. In this talk, visitors will be able to see records such as photographs and oral history accounts that will bring history closer to us.

Histories: What to Eat Next — Exploring Singapore's Food Heritage

20 May • 06:00pm

Singapore’s varied foods are not only unique in preparation and taste, but also steeped in our rich cultural values. Hear our speakers share on Singapore’s diverse ethnicity, its relationship with food and how people can connect with one another through food.

Nanyang Tea Challenge Digital Edition

22 May • 11:00am

Vote for your favourite tea buffs as they challenge each other to creatively present their own unique blend of Nanyang tea that incorporates local herbs and spices in this digital edition of the Nanyang Tea Challenge!

Living Legacies: Of Roots and Leaves

2 May • 12:00am

This year’s edition of Living Legacies, Of Roots and Leaves invites audiences to join three artists on their explorations of natural heritage. Come along for a series of digital and in-person art experiences that highlight Singapore’s history and biodiversity!

Hokkien Language, History and Culture

14 May • 10:30am

Join our talk to understand more about the history of Hokkien language, its cultural relation to Singapore.

Home Museum: Collections of Travel and Natural Heritage

Home garden in a HDB. Singapore Airlines collectibles. Art of preserving an animal's body. Three local collectors will be showcasing highlights from their "home museum" in this special interview series.

In-gallery Digital Game: Nian Hua Unlocked

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

An in-gallery digital game designed for youths to explore the special exhibition and learn more about new year prints.

Our Heritage Stories: Stories of Singapore, One Guide at a Time

8 May • 11:00am

Four veteran guides serving the English-speaking, Japanese-speaking and Chinese-speaking will share their guiding experiences. The audience will hear how the tour itineraries have changed over time due to redevelopment and changing tastes of the visitors.

Book Trips

2 May • 12:00am

Can’t travel literally? Travel literary! Rediscover Singapore’s attractions through the eyes of local writers.

Do trees grow on money?

Do trees grow on money? Well, in fact, they do! Join students from River Valley High School in reading this audiobook to find out more about our natural heritage in our currency!