Expect interactive crafts, lively performances, and a chance to explore the beautiful art of batik at the Peranakan Museum's Batik Nyonyas Weekend Festival!
Venue: Peranakan Museum
Dates: 12 to 13 Apr 2025
Parents seeking a unique and enriching weekend outing should look no further than the Peranakan Museum’s upcoming Batik Nyonyas Weekend Festival.
From 12 to 13 Apr 2025, families can immerse themselves in the vibrant world of batik, a traditional textile art form, through a variety of engaging activities. This special event, held in conjunction with the "Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship" exhibition, promises a delightful blend of creativity, culture, and fun for all ages.
“In-Kueh-Dible" inflatables
Dates: 12–13 April, 10am–4pm
Venue: Outdoors
Fees: Free Admission
Colourful kueh come to life in this interactive artwork by Bunch of Monkeys. Meet and play with inflatable characters in the shape of Peranakan kueh, right outside the doors of the Peranakan Museum.
Little Crafts: Batik Motif Plushie
Dates: 12 April, 10am–2.30pm
Venue: Lobby, Level 1
Fees: Free, while supplies last
Stop by a drop-in craft session and create your own charming felt bird plushie, inspired by vibrant avian motifs from batiks in the exhibition.
Little Crafts: Mini Batik Painting
Dates: 13 April, 10am–4pm
Venue: Lobby, Level 1
Fees: Free, while supplies last
Bring out your inner artist by designing and painting your own mini batik. Choose from a selection of motifs inspired by batiks in the special exhibition.
Bunga Rampay Making
Dates: 12–13 April, 1pm–4pm
Venue: Ixora Room
Fees: Free, while supplies last
Discover the art of bunga rampay (“mixed flowers”), a shared tradition among Malay, Indonesian, and Peranakan communities. Select fresh flowers, pandan leaves, and aromatic ingredients to scent your home, and discover the cultural significance of this Southeast Asian tradition.
Dress up at The Batik Shop
Dates: 12–13 April, 10am–4pm
Venue: Exploration Zone, Level 3
Fees: Free
Visit The Batik Shop to learn how to wear a sarong! Try on different outfits and pose for a polaroid picture with friends and family.
MARACOSA Screening & Kueh Party
Dates: 12 April, 2pm–2.30pm
Venue: Ixora Room
Fees: Free
Experience the magic of MARACOSA, a non-verbal puppet performance by Papermoon Puppet Theatre. Set in a batik workshop, discover how young hearts find new ways to embrace tradition through the relationship between a grandmother and her grandchild. Join in this special family screening and enjoy complimentary kueh!
Sing along with Peranakan Sayang
Dates: 12–13 April, 1.30pm–2pm
Venue: Lobby, Level 1
Fees: Free
Get ready for a joyful celebration with Peranakan Sayang! Bring the whole family together to dance and sing along to beloved melodies.
Sing & Swing with Gendang Akustika
Dates: 12 April, 3.30pm–4pm
Venue: Lobby, Level 1
Fees: Free
Enjoy an afternoon of dondang sayang, a traditional Malay and Peranakan art form that combines music, poetry, and singing, performed by Gendang Akustika.
Dancing Shadows: Tales from the Wayang Screen
Dates: 13 April, 3.30pm–4pm
Venue: Ixora Room
Fees: Free
Step into an enchanting world where shadows come alive! This wayang kulit performance by Sri Warisan features tales from the Ramayana and local legends, performed with puppets adorned in vibrant batik patterns.
The Amazing Sarong: A Sensory Storytelling Programme
Dates: 12–13 April, 10.30am–11.30am
Venue: Lobby, Level 1
Fees: $5 refundable deposit/parent-child pair
Embark on a vibrant sensory journey with your little ones as they explore colours, textures, and patterns through storytelling, movement, and hands-on play.
Plant-to-Palette: Natural Dye Workshop
Dates: 13 April, 12.30pm–2pm
Venue: Ixora Room
Fees: $5 refundable deposit/parent-child pair
Discover the artistry of natural dyes and experiment with a floral-inspired wax stencilling activity on paper canvas – a unique spin on the traditional wax-resist technique used to make batik.
Storytelling in the Galleries
Dates: 12–13 April, 11.30am–12pm
Venue: Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 2 & 3
Fees: $5/parent-child pair, includes admission to the special exhibition
Jump into the world of Indonesian myth and legend with local storyteller Nadya Hashim, also known as The Storytelling Fairy.
Batik Revealed: What’s Your Batik Style? Mobile Quiz
Dates: Now till 31 August 2025, Museum opening hours
Venue: Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 2 & 3
Fees: Admission fees to the special exhibition apply
Take a quiz to discover your batik style as you explore the Batik Nyonyas exhibition, and uncover a special surprise at The Batik Shop.
A Tale of Three Nyonyas: Activity Trail Booklet
Dates: Now till 31 August 2025, Museum opening hours
Venue: Admission fees to the special exhibition apply
Fees: Admission fees to the special exhibition apply
Explore the exhibition with the activity trail booklet, A Tale of Three Nyonyas. Follow the story of three remarkable nyonyas and their batik business in Pekalongan, Java, as their story unfolds along the trail.
The Batik Shop
Dates: Now till 31 August 2025, Museum opening hours
Venue: Exploration Zone, Level 3
Fees: Admission fees to the special exhibition apply
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a 1970s-inspired batik shop, where you can interact with the displays and discover fun facts, while relaxing on a stack of batiks. Take the Batik Revealed mobile quiz to discover your batik style, and keep your eyes peeled for a surprise reveal! Don’t forget to pose for photos too!
Encouraging Family Fun
This weekend festival offers a fantastic opportunity for families to bond, learn, and create together. The vibrant colours, engaging activities, and cultural insights will leave a lasting impression on both parents and children. Don't miss this chance to introduce your little ones to the rich heritage of batik and create cherished family memories.
For a full list of programmes, visit the Peranakan Museum’s website.
