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.

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.

TCM Cooking Class

11, 18 May • 03:00pm

Explore how TCM meets modern wellness in this cooking class! Learn to use TCM principles in food, with a focus on elder care, and see how tradition shapes today’s healthy living.

HBF Presents: Tea & Calligraphy with Pek Sin Choon & Inklings

18 May • 02:00pm

Tea and calligraphy have long been icons of Chinese culture, representing elegance, harmony, and mindfulness. Join us for an afternoon of cultural appreciation, try your hand at the two crafts, and discover how they can intertwine in novel ways.

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.

A Sip of Heritage: Make Your Own Rice Wine Dessert

18 May • 10:00am

18 May • 12:00pm

Dive into the world of traditional rice wines, exploring their cultural significance, health benefits, and eventually learning to create a classic rice wine dessert through a hands-on workshop.

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.