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Malay Maritime Heritage and Identity in a Changing Singapore Continuity and Evolution

Malay Maritime Heritage and Identity in a Changing Singapore - Continuity and Evolution

18 May • 02:00pm

This Seminar explores memory, identity, continuity and evolution, and the documentation and revival of aspects of Malay maritime heritage in Singapore. Four panellists discuss place histories and architecture, maritime-oriented culinary traditions and knowledges, sea sports and boat building, and social memory.

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Practices Talks & Workshops
Mari Berkain with kebaya societé

Mari Berkain with kebaya societé

17 May • 04:30pm

Join the berkain movement at this styling workshop by kebaya societe. Bring your own kain and kebaya to this insightful, experience where you’ll learn to pair and wear kain kebaya and draw inspiration from Nusantara fashion icons.

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Others
Mari-Mari to the Peranakan Museum

Mari-Mari to the Peranakan Museum!

1 - 25 May • 10:00am

Discover beloved Peranakan traditions at this year’s Singapore HeritageFest at the Peranakan Museum.

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Places Tours & Trails
Maritime Heritage Trail

Maritime Heritage Trail

10, 17, 24 - 25 May • 10:00am

Embark on an exhilarating 2.5-hour Maritime Heritage Trail, unveiling Singapore’s captivating maritime history. Wander through historic Fort Canning Park and vibrant Singapore River, discovering iconic landmarks like the Fullerton Hotel and Clifford Pier. Immerse yourself in our rich maritime legacy!

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Tours & Trails
Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka

Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka: Living heritage of Malayo-Muslim cosmopolitan histories

11 May • 10:00am

Social and architectural histories of Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka – continuities and transformation at both building and neighbourhood scale.

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Tours & Trails
Masjid Sultan and Masjid Hajjah Fatimah Living heritage of cosmopolitan histories in Kampong Gelam, the Malayo-Muslim Quarter of Singapore

Masjid Sultan and Masjid Hajjah Fatimah: Living heritage of cosmopolitan histories in Kampong Gelam, the Malayo-Muslim Quarter of Singapore

25 May • 02:00pm

Social and architectural histories of two mosques in Kampong Gelam: Masjid Sultan, and Masjid Hajjah Fatimah.

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Talks & Workshops
Middle (working title)

​Middle (working title)

20 May • 07:30pm

​Middle (working title) explores identity and the struggle between cultural and national belonging through the playwright’s experience growing up in Singapore. It examines language as both a bridge and barrier, performed in Mandarin with a mix of English and dialect.

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Practices Talks & Workshops
Musings on the Kebaya with Raymond Wong

Musings on the Kebaya with Raymond Wong

24 May • 10:30am

Celebrate the kebaya’s UNESCO inscription with Raymond Wong, TPAS First Vice President and NHB Heritage Award recipient, as he shares insights on its cultural legacy and significance.

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Practices Talks & Workshops
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My Grandma's Startup

17 May • 10:00am

A personal narrative of preserving ancient craftsmanship, follow one family's journey of keeping alive the centuries-old tradition of hand-crafting deity statues.

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Food Practices Others
Nanyang Tea Challenge

Nanyang Tea Challenge

17 May • 08:30pm

Taste, brew and blend your own Nanyang Tea in nature – win attractive prizes!

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