Singapore HeritageFest 2025: A Celebration of Stories, Crafts, and Flavours
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- Apr 25
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This May, Singapore HeritageFest returns with its 22nd edition, inviting everyone to explore the vibrant threads of our nation’s living heritage. Running from 1 to 25 May 2025, the festival celebrates our Intangible Cultural Heritage—from culinary traditions and crafts to performing arts and oral histories that continue to shape Singapore’s identity.
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This year’s theme, Let’s Explore Stories, pays tribute to the customs, practices, and everyday narratives that connect generations.
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With a lineup of tours, workshops, exhibitions, and performances spread across the island, the festival is more than just a look back—it’s an interactive journey into the heart of what makes Singapore unique.
Here are some interesting programmes that can be found on Singapore HeritageFest 2025:
1. Punch Needle Wearable Heritage Art Workshop
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Date & Time:10 & 24 May, 10:00AM
Cost: From $45/pax
Hosted by Marina Central District and WithAutumn, this hands-on experience allows participants to create a punch needle brooch inspired by Peranakan tiles and iconic shophouse motifs. It is a fusion of heritage and contemporary craft—accessible to all skill levels. Find out more here!
2. Personalise Your Own Egg Tart Workshop at Tong Heng Delicacies
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Date & Time: 18 & 25 May, 4:00PM
Cost: $48/pax
At Tong Heng Delicacies, a well-loved Chinese pastry brand since the 1920s, participants can create their own customised egg tarts, experimenting with fillings like coconut, kaya, and charcoal while learning traditional techniques. Find out more here!
3. Khong Guan Biscuit Factory Tour
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Date & Time: 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 & 22 May, 10:30AM
Cost: $15/pax
Gain rare behind-the-scenes access to the Khong Guan Biscuit Factory, one of Singapore’s oldest food brands. This guided tour offers insight into the production of nostalgic biscuits while highlighting how tradition and innovation coexist. Find out more here!
From hands-on crafts to iconic snacks, Singapore HeritageFest 2025 is an invitation to rediscover the culture and creativity that make up our everyday lives.
Key Details:
Event: Singapore HeritageFest 2025
Dates: 1 – 25 May 2025
Programmes: Tours, workshops, exhibitions, and performances across Singapore
This May, take the chance to experience Singapore’s stories not just as history, but as living heritage—crafted, shared, and still evolving. Find out more about the Singapore HeritageFest 2025 here!
