Samrah Dance Workshop

10 May • 10:00am

Join the Samrah Dance Workshop by The Arab Network @ Singapore! Learn lively Hadrami steps, enjoy a fun workout, and sip on a special Kopi Halia brewed from a treasured family recipe.

Scents of the Spice Route

Follow the fragrant trail of the spice route and discover how scents preserve stories, rituals, and regional traditions.

SG HeritageFest x Indian Heritage Centre Open House!

10 - 11 May • 10:00am

10 - 11 May • 10:30am

10 May • 02:00pm

10 - 11 May • 03:00pm

Celebrate #SHF2025 at the Indian Heritage Centre’s Open House on 10 & 11 May—featuring vibrant Peranakan Indian culture, performances, food trails, and more!

Silambam Workshop

4, 11, 18 May • 02:00pm

Unleash your inner warrior and explore Silambam, a dynamic martial art that embodies Singapore's living cultural heritage.

Sip & Drape: A Journey of Chai and Sarees

4, 10, 17, 24 May • 04:00pm

Step into tradition, history, and hands-on discovery! Master the graceful Nivi drape, then unlock the spiced secrets of chai—from its colonial espionage roots to a hands-on brewing session where you’ll craft your own perfect cup in small teams.

Speaking of Which - A Pop-Up Activation

Encounter mediums of culture through art and living archives with two pop-up exhibitions in Tanjong Pagar and HabourFront that explore 1950s and 1960s Singapore.

Spice & Spirits: A Fullerton Heritage Experience

17, 24 May • 06:00pm

Discover Singapore’s spice trade heritage with Indie Singapore. Explore iconic landmarks like Clifford Pier—once a vital maritime gateway—then conclude with a bespoke cocktail workshop inspired by the rich aromas of our vibrant past.

Sport and Art of Silat: Watering the Flower

4 May • 04:00pm

Discover the cultural depth of Silat through an informative fireside chat and an immersive outdoor workshop exploring the martial art's connection to nature and movement.

Stories of our Spices

1 - 25 May • 09:00am

An SG HeritageFest exclusive! Check out this pop-up exhibition on the spice trade in Maritime Southeast Asia. Discover how the spices we taste and see today journeyed to us via the maritime trade routes of the past.

Stories of our Spices - A Dip into the Past

17 May • 12:00pm

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 04:00pm

A sambal and chutney party like no other! Learn how spices and kitchen tools travelled the historic maritime trade routes to our shores. Taste sambals and chutneys that are made with these spices – free flow keropok and cold drinks included!