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Merli go Round to Singapore HeritageFest

2 May • 10:00am • Islandwide

Join Merli on an adventure to explore and learn about the hidden tales of Singapore’s colourful history and heritage in Chinatown, Kampong Gelam, Katong-Joo Chiat and Little India.

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The Merlion turns 50 this year. In celebration, you are invited to join him on an adventure to explore and learn about the hidden tales of Singapore’s colourful history and heritage in Chinatown, Kampong Gelam, Katong-Joo Chiat and Little India.

The “Merli Go Round to Singapore HeritageFest” game invites you to come, meet and snap a picture with Merli and share your photo memories by tagging Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore HeritageFest's social platforms.

Participate in weekend activities located around the cultural precincts and stand to win limited edition Merli merchandise. Don’t miss this chance as Merli brings you on a journey through Singapore’s cultural precincts!





Other fascinating stories & events…

37 Emerald Hill Site Tours

18 - 19, 25 - 26 May • 10:00am

18 - 19, 25 - 26 May • 02:00pm

Come along for the first ever public site tours of 37 Emerald Hill, former home of Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, the first locally founded secular school for girls by our Straits-born community and conserved through a ground-up community effort.

A Bite of History - A Heritage Walk through Rochester Park

1 May • 12:00am

In this self-guided walking tour, explore and discover the stories and landmarks within Rochester Park, including the iconic black and white heritage bungalows that are a nod to Singapore's colonial past.

Appreciating the Architectural Moments of SCCCI over the Past Century

20 - 25 May • 09:30am

Enjoy a session of sensory display of how the SCCCI building maintain its stature of a century year old building. View through the eyes of the architect and avid photographers as they display the unique angles of the SCCCI building.