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.

Nanyang Tea Challenge

17 May • 08:30pm

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

Open Day at Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery

17 - 18 May • 12:00pm

Join us for a fun weekend at Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery! Enjoy free Chinese puppetry shows and drop-in to try your hand at painting Chinese Opera masks.

Out of the Red Box

16 - 17 May • 08:00pm

17 - 18 May • 03:00pm

Where Getai meets Teochew opera, tradition dances with contemporary beats. Experience a vibrant performance at Kreta Ayer People's Theatre that reimagines Singapore's rich cultural tapestry.

Painting with Native Plant Pigments

10, 24 May • 02:00pm

Discover native plants as natural dyes and pigments in this hands-on workshop. Paint fabric using exclusive SHF2025 heritage-inspired stencils, blending sustainable art with cultural heritage for a unique creative experience.

Painting with Yarn (Tingkat Edition)

17 May • 10:00am

Create a heritage-inspired masterpiece by “painting” with yarn on canvas in this hands-on workshop. Blend tradition and modern craft while exploring the tactile art and vibrant colours. No experience needed.

Past in Present: A Cultural Reflection Exhibition

1 - 31 May • 10:00am

Step into a thought-provoking exhibition by Tsuyumi Miwa that reimagines Singapore’s cultural memories through photography and art.

Pathways of Respect The History Symbolism and Practice of the Peranakan Chinese Ancestral Veneration

17 May • 02:30pm

Journey through the intricate world of Peranakan Chinese ancestral veneration with living practitioner Baba Chan Eng Thai.

Peranakan Beadwork x Converse Chuck 70s (ManekNya & Converse)

17 May • 02:30pm

Turn your kicks into conversation starters – customise and bring home your own pair of Converse Chuck 70s with the vibrant, heritage-inspired flair of Peranakan beadwork with Chinese Peranakan-founded ManekNya.

Perfumed by Smoke: An Incense Appreciation Journey

2, 9 - 10, 16 - 17, 23 - 24 May • 11:30am

2, 9 - 10, 16 - 17, 23 - 24 May • 06:45pm

Delve into the ancient art of incense in perfumery through an interactive workshop exploring materials like myrrh, frankincense, oud, and buhoor with live demonstrations and sensory experiences.