Talks & Workshops

Creative Hub at 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, tea brewing, calligraphy, flower tying, and more – led by the communities who keep these traditions alive.

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Creative Hub @ Peranakan Museum

Venue: Ixora Room, Perankan Museum
Dates: Sat, 10, 17, 24 May & Sun, 4, 11, 18, 25 May

Step into Creative Hub, a celebration of our rich intangible cultural heritage (ICH) through a series of intimate sharing and workshops at the Peranakan Museum. Held across four weekends in May, we invite you to explore the traditions of heritage businesses and cultural practices passed down through generations. From hands-on crafts and wellness rituals to food, and storytelling, every session offers a rare glimpse into the heart of our shared heritage.

Weekend 1
HBF Presents: Lacquer Threading & Calligraphy with Gong Yi Xuan & Inklings by Heritage Business Foundation
Date: Sun, 4 May
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: $60 per pax
Registration link: https://forms.gle/FM1s4geadfx6PQNw9
Join us for a workshop on cultural crafts, and create your very own unique artwork with calligraphy and lacquer threading.

Weekend 2
Samrah Dance Workshop by Arab Network @ Singapore
Date: Sat, 10 May
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Price: $18 per pax
Registration link: https://attarworkshopbyanas.peatix.com
Discover the joy of traditional Arab dance at our hands-on Samrah Dance Workshop!

Arabic Attar Perfumery Workshop by Arab Network @ Singapore
Date: Sat, 10 May
Time: 12am - 1.30pm
Price: $18 per pax
Registration link: https://attarworkshopbyanas.peatix.com
Discover the art of Arabic attar with The Arab Network @ Singapore! Join Mr. Ali Alhadi to explore its rich history and craft your own signature scent to take home. A fragrant journey awaits!

Flower Tying Workshop by Mr Prabu Raj
Date: Sat, 10 May
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm, 4pm - 5.30pm
Price: $15 per pax
Registration link: https://www.instagram.com/prabu_flowers/
Unravel the delicate art of garland-making with a master florist. Learn traditional techniques, create your unique floral piece, and keep an age-old craft blooming.

‘Sambal Secrets” Food & Art Workshop by Carlyn Law & Fareena Mehr Omar
Date: Sun, 11 May
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Price: $110 per pax
Registration link: www.carlynlaw.com
Create your own chilli-inspired prints on cards while discovering how sambal traditions continue to evolve while maintaining their cultural essence.

An Afternoon with GT Lye by The Peranakan Association Singapore
Date: Sun, 11 May
Time: 2.30pm - 5pm
Price: Free
Registration link: https://tpas-shf2025-gtlye.peatix.com/
Join Baba GT Lye, a recognized Steward of Intangible Cultural Heritage, as he shares memories from his illustrious Peranakan theatre career in a special session hosted by Baba Alvin Tan.

Weekend 3
My Grandma's Startup by Say Tian Hng Buddha Shop
Date: Sat, 17 May
Time: 10am - 12pm
Price: $10 per pax
Registration link: https://www.saytianhng.com/event-details/my-grandmas-startup-17-may
Hear the stories of a 6th generation artisan on the ancient art of hand-crafting wooden deities.

Making Traditional Lanterns by Mr Francis Tan
Date: Sat, 17 May
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm, 4pm - 5.30pm
Price: $30 per 2 pax
Registration link: https://makingtraditionallanterns.peatix.com/
A parent-child hands-on workshop, where you can create a cellophane fish-shaped lantern!

A Sip of Heritage: Make Your Own Rice Wine Dessert by Ye Traditions
Date: Sun, 18 May
Time: 10am - 11.30am, 12pm - 1.30pm
Price: $58 per pax
Sample rice wines and try making your own rice wine dessert!

HBF Presents: Tea & Calligraphy with Pek Sin Choon & Inklings by Heritage Business Foundation
Date: Sun, 18 May
Time: 2pm - 5.30pm
Price: $40 per pax
Registration link: https://forms.gle/aFmgTceN5ZiYFT3y7
Experience the harmony of tea and calligraphy in this elegant showcase featuring traditional brewing and brushwork demonstrations.

Weekend 4
The Heritage of Javanese Jamu Wellness and Birthing Traditions: From Conception to Delivery by Javanese Association of Singapore
Date: Sat, 24 May
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: $80 per pax
Registration link: bit.ly/jasshf25
Workshop to impart knowledge and skills on pre-natal care - the Javanese way.

Gotong-Royong: Nasi Ulam Recipe Crafting Workshop by Sendok Rakyat
Date: Sat & Sun, 24 & 25 May
Time: 2pm - 4.30pm
Price: $25 per pax
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sg-heritagefest-gotong-royong-nasi-ulam-recipe-crafting-workshop-tickets-1245715421359?aff=oddtdtcreator
An experiential craft-your-own nasi ulam workshop.

The Heritage of Javanese Jamu Wellness and Birthing Traditions: From Delivery to Recovery by Javanese Association of Singapore
Date: Sat & Sun, 24 & 25 May
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: $80 per pax
Registration link: bit.ly/jasshf25
Workshop to impart knowledge and skills on post-natal care - the Javanese way.




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