Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of Singapore’s rich cultural heritage with over 100 family-friendly programmes across the island this May!
Venue: Various locations across Singapore
Date: 1 to 25 May 2025
Fee: Free & Ticketed
Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) 2025: Discover Singapore’s Cultural Treasures with the Whole Family
Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) 2025 is back with its most exciting edition yet — just in time for SG60! From 1 to 25 May 2025, families can enjoy more than 100 engaging programmes across the island that celebrate Singapore’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) — think food, crafts, music, weddings, and more! It’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to our shared traditions while having fun together.
Organised by HeritageSG, this year’s SHF invites everyone — young and old — to connect through storytelling, creative workshops, immersive exhibitions, and heartwarming performances, many led by real cultural practitioners from our communities.
Explore New SHF Programmes
Out of the Red Box
Getai meets Teochew opera in Out of the Red Box, a vibrant theatrical production jointly presented by Nam Hwa Opera and The ETCeteras that reimagines Singapore's rich cultural tapestry with a lively blend of traditional Chinese opera, modern getai, and contemporary music.
Creative Hub @ Peranakan Museum
Get hands-on at Creative Hub @ Peranakan Museum, a month-long showcase of Singapore’s living heritage through workshops and sharing sessions throughout the weekends in May. Learn heritage practices such as jamu-making, flower garland tying, and more – led by the communities who keep these traditions alive.
Discover The Artistry Behind Our Traditional Crafts
Rattan Knot Weaving x anothersole
Learn the art of traditional rattan weaving with artist Ng Si Ying in Rattan Knot Weaving x anothersole, and customise your very own pair of Belle Mary Janes to bring home.
Making Traditional Lanterns
Craft your own glowing lanterns with Making Traditional Lanterns, hosted by Francis Tan, while learning more about the history and symbolism of traditional lanterns made with classic techniques.
My Grandma’s Startup
Hear the story of a woodcarver Ng Tze Yong in My Grandma’s Startup, and explore how he upholds his family’s 180-year legacy through storytelling, design and experimentation.
Feel The Rhythm Of Our Performing Arts Heritage
Carnatic Music vs Sopanam Music
Explore two classical Indian music genres in Carnatic Music vs Sopanam Music, a live lecture-demonstration with expert Kalamandalam Vinod from India.
Beats on Baghdad Street: Bangsawan Pantomime
Immerse yourself in the magic of Malay opera with Beats on Baghdad Street: Bangsawan Pantomime by Opera Academy, a dynamic telling of Sang Nila Utama’s discovery of Singapore.
An Odyssey to the South
Follow the ancient melodies of Nanyin in An Odyssey to the South, a musical workshop presented by Siong Leng Musical Association that unveils the intricate world of Nanyin.
Savour The Stories Behind Our Food Heritage
Gotong-Royong: Nasi Ulam Recipe Crafting
Discover the art of Nasi Ulam with Gotong-Royong: Nasi Ulam Recipe Crafting by Sendok Rakyat, where participants will learn the traditional techniques and intricate flavours that make up this iconic dish.
HBF Presents: Night Shift at Sweetlands Bakery
Venture behind the scenes at a 1960s-era bakery in HBF Presents: Night Shift at Sweetlands Bakery and try your hand at baking a cempedak cake while exploring the production floor after hours.
Savouring Heritage: A Journey through the History of Bak Kut Teh
Journey into the origins of Singapore’s well-loved Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup) in Savouring Heritage: A Journey through the History of Bak Kut Teh, with storytelling and tea pairing by Song Fa and Pek Sin Choon.
Learn About The Social Practices That Bring Us Together
Kahwin-Kahwin: Singapore Wedding Stories
Explore Singapore's wedding heritage with Kahwin-Kahwin: Singapore Wedding Stories by Tied Alliance, an immersive exhibition and workshop that celebrates Singapore’s diverse wedding traditions across generations and communities.
Rites of Passage
Uncover the rich tapestry of ceremonial traditions that mark life's significant transitions across Singapore's diverse communities with Rites of Passage by the Eurasian Association.
Kampong Playtime: Singaporean Childhoods Through Toys
Relive nostalgic childhood experiences through a tour of traditional games and toys with Kampong Playtime: Singaporean Childhoods Through Toys by MINT Museum of Toys.
Reconnect With Nature Through Heritage Workshops
Flower Tying Workshop
Weave petals and tradition into fragrant garlands in the Flower Tying Workshop by Prabu Raj, where participants learn the meanings behind each bloom.
Painting with Native Plant Pigments
Blend nature with creativity in Painting with Native Plant Pigments by Marina Central & WithAutumn, a workshop where participants paint on fabric using sustainable dyes and stencils.
Orchid Cultivation Workshop @ Birthplace of Vanda Miss Joaquim
Visit the original site where Singapore’s national flower was created in Orchid Cultivation Workshop @ Birthplace of Vanda Miss Joaquim, and learn about its botanical and cultural legacy.
Look Forward To The Return Of Festival Favourites
HOMEGROUND
A signature SHF offering, HOMEGROUND, returns with a refreshed focus on our living heritage. This year’s HOMEGROUND Village is set against the lush backdrop of the Silver Garden at Gardens by the Bay, and brings together an exhibition, a series of workshops, and performances that celebrate everyday cultural practices. At its heart is an exhibition exploring Singapore’s living heritage, complemented by weekend programming that includes a pop-up hawker experience in partnership with the National Environment Agency and a heritage retail market co-presented with the Singapore Tourism Board.
Ride & Discover
Another signature SHF programme, Ride & Discover, also makes a return to bring heritage into the daily commute. This year’s edition transforms the Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut, and Bayfront MRT stations into vibrant exhibition spaces that spotlight the diversity of Singapore’s cultural practices. Through bite-sized stories and striking visuals, commuters are invited to pause, reflect, and rediscover the living traditions woven into this year’s festival offerings.
UNDISCLOSED
Back for its third edition, UNDISCLOSED invites participants to a mystery behind-the-scenes tour that will intrigue senses and spark curiosity. This exclusive tour keeps its location and details under wraps until the very moment participants arrive. This element of surprise adds to the sense of adventure of discovering our living heritage in unexpected places.
Registration Details
SHF 2025 programmes are now open for registration. Members of the public may visit the official website or scan the QR code for more information on the programmes, and how to register.
