CXD Workshop (Embroidery)

4 May • 02:30pm

Learn time-honoured Peranakan embroidery techniques directly from artisan Heath Yeo, while discovering the rich heritage behind this traditional craft.

Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a work-in-progress as Heath and Nathan reveal their creative process, challenges, and vision for merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design in an exclusive preview of their upcoming collaborative product design.

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.

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.

Yok Sembang Gendang

4 May • 11:00am

Beat, rhythm, and community converge as Nadi Singapura invites you to explore the vibrant drumming traditions of the Malayan Archipelago through the inclusive community of Yok Sembang Gendang

HBF Presents: Lacquer Threading & Calligraphy with Gong Yi Xuan & Inklings

4 May • 10:00am

Artistic practices are integral to the cultures of various societies, and valued as expressions of intellectual pursuit and skilful dexterity. Join us for a workshop on cultural crafts, and create your very own unique artwork with calligraphy and lacquer threading.

Chutty-making Workshop

1 May • 02:00pm

Discover the art of chutty-making—the distinctive white 3D chin structure essential to Kathakali performers—at SG HeritageFest! Under the guidance of Sadanam Vivek, craft your own mask using traditional techniques, gaining insight into this vital element of one of India's most expressive living performance traditions.

Echoes at the Fort 2025

Experience Fort Canning Park’s rich heritage at Echoes at the Fort! Enjoy hands-on workshops, craft activities, guided tours, and an immersive outdoor installation unveiling hidden tales of this historic hill.

Scents of the Spice Route

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

The Art of Chinese Incense Making

Explore the Chinese tradition of incense making, steeped in history, by transforming herbs and resins into fragrant sticks that carry centuries of wisdom.

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.