Henna Art, Singapore’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

17 May • 04:00pm

Transform your skin into a canvas of cultural storytelling through an interactive henna art workshop that celebrates Singapore's multicultural roots.

Herbal Tea Making

10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 05:00pm

Uncover your body's constitution, explore healing herbs, and dive into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine by crafting a personalised tea blend that tells your unique story.

HOMEGROUND: A Singapore HeritageFest Experience

25 Apr - 25 May • 10:00am

Explore Singapore’s living heritage at HOMEGROUND: A Singapore HeritageFest Experience! Visit the month-long exhibition at Silver Garden and enjoy weekend highlights like cultural performances, hands-on workshops, heritage food booths, and retail experiences.

Home Kitchen

10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 03:00pm

10 - 11, 17 May • 08:00pm

A heartwarming story about a three-generation Teochew restaurant, where tradition clashes with innovation when the youngest son returns from Paris, triggering a family feud over culinary heritage.

Indian Wood Block Printing

17 May • 02:30pm

Explore Indian wood block printing with Peranakan tile-inspired motifs in this hands-on workshop. Create unique designs on recycled cotton fabric, crafting a sustainable bandana or napkin while celebrating the artistry of traditional techniques and cultural heritage.

In Search of Laksa's Origins

18 May • 02:00pm

Explore the roots of laksa, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic dishes, and uncover the rich heritage behind every bowl.

Introduction to Hok San Style Lion Dance

18 May • 09:30am

18 May • 11:30am

Experience the vibrant tradition of Hok San style lion dance in this dynamic introduction to the distinctive techniques and cultural significance behind this energetic performance art. Learn basic movements while discovering how this living tradition continues to thrive through dedicated practitioners.

Jalan Kubor Heritage Tours

17 May • 04:00pm

18 May • 10:00am

Two tours of the historical, socio-cultural and artistic legacies of Jalan Kubor Cemetery gravestones – social histories to be gleaned, the variety of gravestone types and Arabic calligraphy and Jawi, Bugis, Javanese, Gujarati and Chinese scripts to be found.

Jalan Kubor - Muslim Heritage through Site and Community Histories

4 May • 02:00pm

This talk highlights the cosmopolitan histories of Kampong Gelam through its Muslim heritage in Jalan Kubor, focusing on the site's long history and the community histories that it contains. Come hear stories about the diversity and richness of the Malay and Muslim communities and of notable individuals of Singapore.

Kampong Experience

10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 08:00am

10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 10:30am

Traverse Singapore's housing history through a living narrative, connecting the past and present and discover the enduring 'kampong spirit' that breathes life into our urban landscape.