Echoes at the Fort invites you to embark on a vibrant journey through Fort Canning Park’s rich history and culture. Immerse yourself in hands-on workshops, from cooking demonstrations with a flavorful heritage twist to rattan bracelet weaving, to spice mixing that celebrate traditional flavors. Wander through an outdoor immersive installation that bridges the park’s storied past with a vision for a sustainable future. Enjoy guided tours and drop-in craft activities perfect for all ages and unveil hidden tales of this historic hill. Discover, create, and connect with the past and future at Echoes at the Fort!
For more info on programmes, workshops, and exhibitions, visit https://go.gov.sg/echoesatthefort !
Sweet Traditions - The Resilient Story of the Sweet Potato
Discover Fort Canning’s history through the versatile sweet potato in this workshop. Learn to make ang ku kueh, explore the crop’s wartime significance, and take home recipes and insights that celebrate resilience, adaptability, and the park’s enduring heritage.
Suitable for ages 7 and above. Children aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult participant.
Thu, 1 May, 10am – 12pm
Registration link: https://go.gov.sg/eatf-reg-sweettraditions
A Legacy of Flavors - The Craft of Spice Mixing
Explore the history of Fort Canning’s spice garden in this hands-on workshop. Learn the art of spice mixing, inspired by Southeast Asia’s rich heritage and the global spice trade, blending history, culture, and flavour in a unique experience.
Suitable for ages 7 and above. Children aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult participant.
Sat, 10 May, 10am – 12pm
Registration link: https://go.gov.sg/eatf-reg-legacyofflavours
A Taste of the Ancient Garden
Experience Fort Canning Park's heritage through a cooking demonstration using historic fruits like starfruit and rambutan in creative Indian-inspired dishes. Enjoy recipe cards with cultural insights, blending tradition and modernity for a unique, flavourful journey through history.
Suitable for ages 13 and above.
Sat, 17 May, 10am – 12pm
Registration link: https://go.gov.sg/eatf-reg-ancientgarden
Moss, Mould & Monument: A Microcosm-Making Lab
Explore Fort Canning’s layered past in a hands-on workshop inspired by moss and micro-ecologies growing on its historic stone walls. Create a living monument that reflects how nature reclaims history—and take home a keepsake rooted in memory and time.
Suitable for ages 13 and above.
Sat, 24 May, 10am – 12pm
Registration link: https://go.gov.sg/eatf-reg-moss
Crafting Botanical Soap and Spice Garden Tour
Join us for a delightful workshop that combines natural crafting with a sensory garden experience! Begin with a guided tour through Fort Canning Park’s very own spice garden, where you'll discover local herbs and spices used in traditional remedies and cooking. Then, learn to create your own biodegradable liquid soap using soap berries (Sapindus mukorossi)—nature's sustainable cleaning solution.
Suitable for ages 10 and above. Children aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult participant.
Sat, 24 May, 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm
Registration link (10am): https://go.gov.sg/eatf-reg-soapmakingam
Registration link (2pm): https://go.gov.sg/eatf-reg-soapmakingpm
Echo Pavilion
Echo Pavillion celebrates its history through sustainable materials, woven spices, and fishing net hammocks. This immersive installation reflects resilience, cultural heritage, and environmental awareness, connecting the hill’s storied past to a sustainable future.
1 – 25 May 2025
Craft Activities
Join us for hands-on craft activities, including planting your own plant pots, building your own 3D models of the Fort Gate, making your own spice cards, and colouring activity sheets!
1 – 25 May 2025, 10am – 5pm
Spice Garden Tour
Join us for a fascinating guided tour of Fort Canning Park's Spice Garden, where you'll discover the rich history of spices and their profound impact on Singapore and the region's culinary, medicinal and economic development. Situated on the grounds of Singapore's First Botanic Garden, where more than 300 nutmeg and clove trees once flourished, the Spice Garden offers a sensory journey through its aromatic plants. Immerse yourself in the experience as you smell, touch and admire the vibrant colours of these spice plants.
Sat, 10 May, 17 May; 10am - 11.30am
Registration link (10 May): https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/events/event-detail/FCP_SG1/1038_Heritage-Festival-Spice-Garden-Tour
Registration link (17 May): https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/events/event-detail/FCP_SG1/1039_Heritage-Festival-Spice-Garden-Tour
Heritage on the Hill Guided Tour
Did you know that the history of Fort Canning dates to the 14th century? Check out the ancient artefacts from the hill, and join us on a journey that highlights the changing faces of Fort Canning, from the ancient 14th century to the colonial 19th century and beyond!
Sun, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 10am - 12pm
Registration link (4 May): https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/events/event-detail/FCP_HT8/1033_Heritage-Festival-Heritage-on-the-Hill-Guided-Tour
Registration link (11 May): https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/events/event-detail/FCP_HT8/1034_Heritage-Festival-Heritage-on-the-Hill-Guided-Tour
Registration link (18 May): https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/events/event-detail/FCP_HT9/1035_Heritage-Festival-Heritage-on-the-Hill-Guided-Tour
Registration link (25 May): https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/events/event-detail/FCP_HT9/1036_Heritage-Festival-Heritage-on-the-Hill-Guided-Tour
