Tours & Trails

An Odyssey to the South

10 - 11 May • 10:00am

10 - 11 May • 11:30am

Explore the rich history and evolution of Nanyin, an ancient musical tradition, through live demonstrations and insights into its unique instruments.

Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka: Living heritage of Malayo-Muslim cosmopolitan histories

11 May • 10:00am

Social and architectural histories of Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka – continuities and transformation at both building and neighbourhood scale.

Tanjong Pagar Heritage Walk: Yan Kit to Chin Woo

11 May • 09:00am

Trace the history of Singapore's martial arts heritage through a guided walk exploring the Singapore Chin Woo (Athletic) Association's century-long legacy along Tanjong Pagar

Langkah Laut

10 May • 10:00am

10 May • 03:30pm

Explore the living heritage of Singapore's Southern Islanders through a guided walk, first-hand stories, hands-on cultural activities & food.

Amazing Race: Chinatown

10 May • 10:00am

10 May • 02:00pm

Explore an urban adventure through Chinatown's cultural labyrinth, solving puzzles that'll reveal Singapore's vibrant tapestry of harmony and heritage.

"Leaf it to Nature" Edible Leaves Food & Art Workshop

10 May • 02:00pm

Immerse yourself in the heritage of edible leaves that have enhanced Asian cuisines for centuries! Explore how these natural ingredients are used in cooking and presentation across cultures. Create vibrant leaf prints on cards while discovering how these practices continue to shape our contemporary food culture.

The Otah Heritage Tour

10 May • 10:00am

10 May • 02:00pm

Go behind the scenes at an Otah factory! See how it's made, learn how it evolved, and discover how this traditional treat is winning over Gen Y & Z. Old traditions, new ways!

Walk with May – A Special Edition

10 May • 02:00pm

Hear stories of the women of Kampong Gelam,trailblazers, caretakers, and creatives who have shaped the heart and soul of this historic neighbourhood through the decades.

HBF Presents: Night Shift at Sweetlands Bakery

7 May • 07:30pm

Stand in the heart of a traditional bakery and learn how our traditional favourites are kept alive. Create and take home a local delight - cempedak cake! Enjoy a guided tour of a heritage business that has operated since the 1960s.

Chinatown Originals with The Urbanist

10, 17, 24 May • 09:30am

Discover heritage businesses of Chinatown! Hear their stories and explore their iconic products that have endured the test of time.