Community Association Series: Eng Choon Hway Kuan

On this episode of our Community Association Series, Sarah takes a peek into one of Singapore's largest clan association, Eng Choon Hway Kuan and learns how to cook their specialty dishes.

Community Association Series: Eurasian Association

Roll up your sleeves! Renowned chef Quentin Pereira will be teaching you how to make a delicious bowl of Kristang stew. Knowledgeable docent Valerie Scully will also be speaking about the medicinal properties of spices at the heart of traditional Eurasian home remedies. Come along on this journey as we discover what it means to be Eurasian!

Community Association Series: Javanese Jamu

Boost your immunity with this take on an ancient tonic recipe brewed by the Javanese of centuries past. This episode will also cover the health benefits of kunyit asam (a turmeric and tamarind tonic) and halia rempah (a ginger spice).

Community Association Series: Kong Chow Wui Koon

Ever tasted the famous sun-dried mandarin orange peel from Xinhui? Follow our host Jerald to learn how this specialty ingredient is incorporated into their dishes.

Community Association Series: Singapore Chin Woo Athletic Association

16, 30 May • 11:30am • Chinatown

Qigong, an exercise with thousands of years of history, is replete with movements that mirror the gentle crane and the lithe monkey. Watch as master Yeo of the Singapore Chin Woo Athletic Association imparts some of her qigong know-how to host Jerald.

Community Association Series: Singapore Hok San Association

Do you have what it takes to be a lion dancer? See how our host Jerald fares under the guidance of master practitioners from the Singapore Hok San Association!

Community Association Series: Young Sikh Association (YSA)

In this cooking demo, visitors will get an overview on dishes unique to the Sikh community, such as the Suji Halva (Semolina Halva).

Culinary Activity Trail

3 - 31 May • 10:00am • Asian Civilisation Museum

Visit the galleries and learn about culinary objects from the past.

Discovering Singapore’s Best Kept Secrets: Digital Tour of 5 Kadayanallur Street by Jerome

15 May • 04:00pm

Unlock the backstory of a curious wedge-shaped building kept under lock and key behind Maxwell Food Centre. Psst, you might be surprised to find that it houses Singapore’s oldest, operational lift.

Discovering Singapore’s Best Kept Secrets: Digital Tour of Communicable Disease Centre (CDC) by Jerome

22 May • 04:00pm

What kind of influence did Florence Nightingale have on Singapore’s healthcare system? Guide Jerome Lim will share about her indirect role in shaping the design of Moulmein Road’s former Communicable Disease Centre.