Singapore Heritage Fest being celebrated since 2003, this year will take place from May 1 to 25. Tours, One can look forward to fun workshops, exhibitions, guided tours, museum visits, and experiences. Here are some programme highlights.
- Jalan Kubor Heritage Tours
This will take place on the 17 May, from 4pm and 18 May from 10am | Jalan Kubor Cemetery.
This two tours of the historical, socio-cultural and artistic legacies of Jalan Kubor Cemetery gravestones will unravel social histories, the variety of gravestone types and Arabic calligraphy and Jawi, Bugis, Javanese, Gujarati and Chinese scripts to be found.
- ArClab: Lime Plaster Workshop
4, 10 – 11 May • 10.30am | 4, 10 – 11 May • 3.30pm | NUS ArClab
In this workshop, traditional technique of lime plastering and its role in Singapore’s architectural heritage can be discovered in this hands-on workshop.
- An Odyssey to the South
10 – 11 May • 10am | 10 – 11 May • 11.30am | Siong Leng Musical Association
Explore the rich history and evolution of Nanyin, an ancient musical tradition, through live demonstrations and insights into its unique instruments.
- Nanyang Tea Experiential Tour
6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 May • 11am | 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 May • 3pm | Pek Sin Choon Pte Ltd
Embark on an augmented reality journey through the rich history of Nanyang Tea, blending technology with traditional tea culture.