Talks & Workshops

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Mari Berkain with kebaya societé

17 May • 04:30pm

Join the berkain movement at this styling workshop by kebaya societe. Bring your own kain and kebaya to this insightful, experience where you’ll learn to pair and wear kain kebaya and draw inspiration from Nusantara fashion icons.

Henna Art, Singapore’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

17 May • 04:00pm

Transform your skin into a canvas of cultural storytelling through an interactive henna art workshop that celebrates Singapore's multicultural roots.

Making Traditional Lanterns

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 04:00pm

Try your hand at traditional lantern-making in this hands-on workshop inspired by cultural craftsmanship and celebration.

Stories of our Spices - A Dip into the Past

17 May • 12:00pm

17 May • 02:00pm

17 May • 04:00pm

A sambal and chutney party like no other! Learn how spices and kitchen tools travelled the historic maritime trade routes to our shores. Taste sambals and chutneys that are made with these spices – free flow keropok and cold drinks included!

Experience Local Herbs & Create Your Own Blend of Tea

10, 17 May • 03:30pm

Explore our herbal heritage in this sensory workshop introducing local botanicals that have featured in traditional wellness practices for generations. Create your own personalised tea blend while discovering how these plant traditions continue to offer relevance in our contemporary lifestyles.

Flavours of Singapore Cooking Class

10, 17 May • 03:00pm

Stir, taste, and uncover the stories behind Singapore's iconic dishes. A culinary journey that serves up heritage with every bite you take.

Heirloom Recipes: Tasting Rare Indian-Muslim Family Meals with Spice-Zi

17 May • 03:00pm

Uncover the hidden culinary stories of Tamil Muslims through rare traditional dishes that map migration, community, and generational experiences.

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.

Curiocity | The Story and Evolution of Singapore's Hawker Culture Through Different Lenses

17 May • 02:00pm

Discover the rich and multifaceted heritage of Singapore’s hawker culture with Senior Librarian Lim Tin Seng and author Ryan Kueh.