Talks & Workshops

Orchid Cultivation Workshop @ Birthplace of Vanda Miss Joaquim

by Sport Singapore
24 May • 10:00am

Learn the art of orchid cultivation at the birthplace of Singapore's National Flower, and gain insights into this important aspect of the nation's cultural heritage.

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Orchid Cultivation Workshop @ Birthplace of Vanda Miss Joaquim

Programme Details
Date: Sat, 24 May
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Venue: Yan Kit Pool Heritage Gallery (5 Yan Kit Road Singapore 088261)
Price: $10/pax

Orchid cultivation holds a special place in Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage, with deep roots in our history, identity, and economy. While often seen as delicate or hard to grow, many orchid varieties thrive easily in our tropical climate. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn practical tips for successful orchid care, discover beginner-friendly species, and pot their own orchid to take home.

The workshop takes place at Yan Kit Playfield, a site of national significance as the birthplace of Singapore’s National Flower—Vanda Miss Joaquim (Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim). Participants will also visit two commemorative display plots honouring Agnes Joaquim’s creation of the iconic hybrid in 1893, while exploring what makes this orchid a resilient and meaningful symbol of our nation.

Image credit: Linda Locke and Wai Wai Hove

Sport Singapore
As the national sports agency, Sport Singapore’s core purpose is to inspire the Singapore spirit and transform Singapore through sport. Through innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences, our mission is to reach out and serve communities across Singapore with passion and pride. With Vision 2030 – Singapore’s sports master plan, our mandate goes beyond winning medals. Sport Singapore uses sport to create greater sporting opportunities and access, more inclusivity and integration as well as broader development of capabilities. Sport Singapore works with a vast network of public-private-people sector partners for individuals to live better through sport. 




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