An Afternoon with GT Lye

11 May • 02:30pm

Join Baba GT Lye, a recognized Steward of Intangible Cultural Heritage, as he shares memories from his illustrious Peranakan theatre career in a special session hosted by Baba Alvin Tan.

Ang Ku Kueh Making Workshop

4 May • 10:00am

4 May • 12:00pm

Learn the art of making traditional Hokkien ang ku kueh, understand its cultural significance, shaping techniques, and historical context in a hands-on workshop.

An Odyssey to the South

10 - 11 May • 10:00am

10 - 11 May • 11:30am

Explore the rich history and evolution of Nanyin, an ancient musical tradition, through live demonstrations and insights into its unique instruments.

Arabic Attar Perfumery Workshop

10 May • 12:00pm

Discover the art of Arabic attar with The Arab Network @ Singapore! Join Mr. Ali Alhadi to explore its rich history and craft your own signature scent to take home. A fragrant journey awaits!

Archives Invites: Dr Anitha Devi Pillai Voices from the Margins – Reconstructing Community Memory through Oral Archives

8 May • 07:00pm

This talk explores how oral narratives can illuminate the lived experiences, linguistic practices, and cultural memory of underrepresented communities.

ArClab: Lime Plaster Workshop

4, 10 - 11 May • 10:30am

4, 10 - 11 May • 03:30pm

Discover the traditional technique of lime plastering and its role in Singapore’s architectural heritage in this hands-on workshop.

ArClab: Shanghai Plaster Workshop

17 - 18, 24 - 25 May • 10:30am

17 - 18, 24 - 25 May • 03:30pm

Try your hand at Shanghai Plastering—a distinctive, marble-like finish once popular in Singapore homes and buildings.

A Scented Journey Through Time

10, 17, 24 May • 04:00pm

Explore Singapore's perfumery heritage in Kampong Gelam with Johari Kazura, discovering traditional ingredients, rare artefacts, and creating a personalised oil perfume that you can take home.

A Spoonful Of Peranakan Heritage

4, 10 - 11, 24 - 25 May • 04:00pm

17 - 18 May • 05:00pm

In conjunction with National Heritage Board’s Singapore HeritageFest, Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES honour our nation’s rich and intangible cultural heritage with a series of engaging art workshops.

A Tasting Journey through the history of Bak Kut Teh with Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon

7, 9, 16 May • 03:00pm

Savour the rich tradition of Bak Kut (Pork Rib Soup) + Teh (Nanyang Tea) at the SG HeritageFest! Discover the evolution of this iconic pairing and its enduring cultural significance. Learn how Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon honour this culinary heritage while innovating to suit modern tastes.