SCCCI Chinese Business Culture Hub 新加坡中华总商会华商文化馆

26/06/2026

From sojourners to citizens.

For many early immigrants, Singapore was a place to work and build a future. But for years, many who had lived here and called Singapore home were still not recognised as Singapore citizens and had limited political rights.

Swipe through to discover how the journey towards citizenship unfolded, the role played by the Chamber in supporting citizenship registration efforts, and how these collective efforts helped shape Singapore's nation-building story.

Today, citizenship is more than a legal status. It represents belonging, identity and a shared commitment to the nation we call home.

25/06/2026

From remembering the past to preserving cultural traditions, 20 June was a meaningful day of learning and discovery at the Chamber.

Participants explored Singapore's wartime past through our Eternal Vigilance Tour, visiting landmarks such as the Civilian War Memorial and learning more about the stories behind them.

Later, 20 participants from different age groups joined our Chinese Calligraphy Workshop, where they tried their hand at brush writing and discovered the charm of this traditional art form.

We also welcomed over 120 attendees to the public talk 《遇见120：新加坡中华总商会双甲子年之回顾与反思》 at the National Library, where participants reflected on SCCCI's 120-year journey and its contributions to Singapore's development.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at our future programmes!

19/06/2026

七月将推出更多精彩的公开讲座，欢迎您报名参加！
More exciting talks are coming up in July, sign up now!

✍️ 南洋商脉与帝国余晖：从新加坡华商看晚清中国与海外的联系
📅 2026 年 7 月 4 日
👤 演讲人：傅翀先生（新加坡清史研究学会副会长兼读书会主任）
💬 华语讲座

✍️ Before The Industrial Estate: Traditional Industries in the History of the Kallang Basin
📅 18 July 2026
👤 Speaker: Mr Ang Yik Han (Independent Researcher)
💬 English Talk

✍️ 47 Hill Street: The SCCCI Building in Historical Maps and Air Photos
📅 25 July 2026
👤 Speaker: Mr Mok Ly Yng (Map Research Consultant)
💬 English Talk

公开讲座详情如下：
Details for the Public Talks:

📅 Saturday, 11AM - 12PM
📍 L3, SCCCI Building, 47 Hill Street, S179365
🎁 入场免费 | FREE admission

🔗 点击主页链接报名 | Sign-up link in bio!

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

Join our Eternal Vigilance outdoor tour for a meaningful learning journey on our WWII history 🏛

Sign up link in bio 🔗

（欢迎参加华语导览| Mandarin tours available）

16/06/2026

We see familiar names in roads and buildings, but do we know who they are named after?

If you are interested to learn more about notable Chinese entrepreneurs and their legacy, visit the SCCCI Chinese Business Culture Hub!

This reel is created by our intern Foo Jia Ning and Chua Zhi Qun.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

06/06/2026

Last Saturday (30 May), the Chamber hosted 28 participants in the morninq for the Hill Street Heritage Trail tours. Led by our docents, participants uncovered the stories behind the historic buildings and landmarks on one of Singapore's earliest roads.

At 11am, the Chamber also had the honour to host Assistant Professor Dr Seng Guo-Quan from the NUS
Department of History for our Public Talk Series, who shared more about the Gau Poih Hang, Singapore's barter trade economy, and the link between Singapore, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the tours and the public talk - we look forward to welcoming you again at our next sessions! You may visit the link in our bio for the Hill Street Heritage Trail e-book and to sign up for the next public talk!

01/06/2026

How did Chinese and Malay merchants communicate in colonial Singapore?

Swipe to learn more how the Chinese-Malay dictionary was used by Chinese merchants in the past ➡️

If you wish to learn more about the early trade in Singapore, visit the SCBCH or sign up for our guided tours! Link in bio 🔗

This post is created by our interns I An (Y2 Chinese Studies Undergraduate from NUS) and Zhi Qun (Y2 History Undergraduate from NUS).