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.

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.

Silambam Workshop

4, 11, 18 May • 02:00pm

Unleash your inner warrior and explore Silambam, a dynamic martial art that embodies Singapore's living cultural heritage.

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.

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.

The Evolution of Wushu

11, 18 May • 11:30am

From traditional art to modern sport, come on an exciting journey that traces Wushu's dynamic journey and transform into a martial arts warrior through hands on learning.

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.

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.

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.

A Tasting Journey through the history of Bak Kut Teh with Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon

7, 9, 16 May • 03:00pm

Savour the rich tradition of Bak Kut (Pork Rib Soup) + Teh (Nanyang Tea) at the SG HeritageFest! Discover the evolution of this iconic pairing and its enduring cultural significance. Learn how Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon honour this culinary heritage while innovating to suit modern tastes.