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Singapore Heritage Society Independent voice for heritage conservation in Singapore since 1987. Join us or learn more at https://singaporeheritage.org/

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"In a city filled with towering buildings, bustling streets and the constant hum of activity, a slower way of life still...
13/10/2026

"In a city filled with towering buildings, bustling streets and the constant hum of activity, a slower way of life still exists just a short boat ride from mainland Singapore.

On Pulau Ubin, where visitors can trade traffic jams for cycling trails and concrete landscapes for lush greenery, 18-year-old Isaac spends his weekends and school holidays with his grandparents, helping out at their provision shop that has been standing for more than a century"

In a city filled with towering buildings, bustling streets and the constant hum of activity, a slower way of life still exists just a short boat ride from mainland Singapore.On Pulau Ubin, where visitors can trade traffic jams for cycling trails and concrete landscapes for lush greenery, 18-year-old...

Join Singapore on Screen for free film screenings at community centres across Singapore this November and December. Expe...
12/10/2026

Join Singapore on Screen for free film screenings at community centres across Singapore this November and December. Expect much-loved local films, panel discussions with the filmmakers, and meaningful conversations – with snacks along the way.

Follow their Instagram page () for updates, and check out the full programme here!

Bringing free screenings of Singapore films to CCs islandwide

"Singapore's public transport network is "lighting up" for the Deepavali with specially-decorated trains, buses and MRT ...
09/10/2026

"Singapore's public transport network is "lighting up" for the Deepavali with specially-decorated trains, buses and MRT stations.

This is a collaboration between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Little India Shop Owners and Heritage Association (LISHA), Indian Heritage Centre, as well as public transport operators SBS Transit, SMRT, Tower Transit Singapore and Go-Ahead Singapore.

From Oct 8 to Nov 11, five trains on all six rail lines — Circle Line, Downtown Line, East-West Line, North-East Line, North-South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line — as well as bus services 23, 65, 97, 99, 147, 166, 188, 960, 963 and 965 will feature these decorations."

Singapore's public transport network is "lighting up" for the Deepavali with specially-decorated trains, buses and MRT stations.This is a collaboration between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Little India Shop Owners and Heritage Association (LISHA), Indian Heritage Centre, as well as public...

"WW2 Singapore. Behind the gates of Singapore’s Botanic Gardens - British, Japanese and local staff work through hunger,...
08/10/2026

"WW2 Singapore. Behind the gates of Singapore’s Botanic Gardens - British, Japanese and local staff work through hunger, fear and the violence of occupation.

Botanist EJH Corner smuggles supplies into prison camps. His colleague CX Furtado is forced to make painful decisions about who is sent for labour duty.

Under noted Japanese scientist Kwan Koriba, research work continues, and an orchid breakthrough by Director Richard Eric Holttum helps shape Singapore’s green future.

As Japan faces defeat, Corner prepares to protect the collections from looting once again. But peace brings a new reckoning. Those who worked with the Japanese are viewed with suspicion - even Corner and Holttum. Were they heroes - or collaborators?"

WW2 Singapore. Behind the gates of Singapore’s Botanic Gardens - Br...

"What can Singapore’s agricultural past tell us about the country we know today — and the challenges and possibilities t...
07/10/2026

"What can Singapore’s agricultural past tell us about the country we know today — and the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead?

Join Dr Vani Swarupa Murali (NUS South Asian Studies Programme(opens in new tab)) and Mr Malminderjit Singh (Terra Corporate Affairs) for an engaging fireside chat exploring Singapore’s agricultural heritage, its evolution and its continuing relevance.

The speakers will delve into the foundational works that inspired the project, discuss why revisiting Singapore’s agricultural history matters today, and share insights into key pieces featured in Singapore’s Agricultural Heritage: Past to Present.

* This fireside chat is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Singapore’s Agricultural Heritage: Past to Present (5-30 October 2026 at the Central Public Library)(opens in new tab)."

What can Singapore’s agricultural past tell us about the country today? Join Dr Vani Swarupa Murali (NUS South Asian Studies) and Malminderjit Singh for a fireside chat exploring Singapore’s agricultural heritage, its evolution and continuing relevance.

"Singapore, 1942. As Japanese troops seize the island, British botanist EJH Corner fears that the collections of the Bot...
06/10/2026

"Singapore, 1942. As Japanese troops seize the island, British botanist EJH Corner fears that the collections of the Botanic Gardens and Raffles Museum will be lost forever. To protect them, he approaches the Japanese to form an unlikely alliance.

Under Japanese scientist Hidezo Tanakadate, Corner and a handful of colleagues are allowed to continue their research work. Meanwhile, other Europeans are interned in camps, or sent to the Siam-Burma Death Railway to face death and disease.

The arrival of the influential Marquis Tokugawa who takes over the Museum & Gardens brings a powerful new patron with ambitions of his own. But despite his freedom, what price will Corner pay to protect the collections?

Through archives, animated re-enactments and expert accounts, WAR AT THE GARDENS relives a little-known story of science and survival in Singapore’s WW2 occupation - through a remarkable group who have been largely forgotten by history."

Singapore, 1942. As Japanese troops seize the island, British botan...

"SINGAPORE: For Mr Hoo Tiang Lai, the Kusu pilgrimage used to mean a bustling month-long event, with hawker stalls and s...
06/10/2026

"SINGAPORE: For Mr Hoo Tiang Lai, the Kusu pilgrimage used to mean a bustling month-long event, with hawker stalls and souvenir shops serving thousands of pilgrims who descend on the island to visit its two religious sites.

These days, the annual pilgrimage is a quieter affair, with declining attendance and fewer stalls, said the 65-year-old, who has run hawker stalls at the pilgrimage for over 40 years."

About 15,500 people visited during the pilgrimage last year, roughly half the 30,000 recorded in 2019.

"The end of October 2026 will also mark the end of a decades-old business for a 75-year-old married couple who will be c...
04/10/2026

"The end of October 2026 will also mark the end of a decades-old business for a 75-year-old married couple who will be closing their Pig Trotter Jelly and Shark Meat stall after running it for 45 years.

They will be operating the business until Oct. 31.

According to Lianhe Zaobao, the couple, Yu Zhongrong and Lin Cailuan (both transliterated), have done this for nearly 50 years. "

The couple arrived at their stall at 3am every day to prepare ingredients and cook.

"The popular Halloween event, Haw Ror Villa, is back from the dead after its supposed swan song last year, thanks to ove...
02/10/2026

"The popular Halloween event, Haw Ror Villa, is back from the dead after its supposed swan song last year, thanks to overwhelming demand.

Organised by Hell's Museum in the currently-partially-closed Haw Par Villa, this year's edition of Haw Ror Villa – its fifth overall – will feature four scare zones.

It will run for 22 select nights, between Oct 8 and Nov 15."

Last year's edition of Haw Ror Villa was supposed to be the last. However, organisers have resurrected the Halloween event this year due to overwhelming demand.

"Traditional folk arts are among the oldest living expressions of a people’s history.Long before theatres, academies and...
02/10/2026

"Traditional folk arts are among the oldest living expressions of a people’s history.

Long before theatres, academies and formal institutions existed, communities sang, danced, drummed and told stories to mark celebrations, worship, harvests, marriages, mourning and everyday life.

These were not performances. They were life itself.

Many of these traditions are fading now. Urbanisation, migration, changing lifestyles and the lack of sustainable livelihoods for artistes have all played their part.

But there is another reason, one we rarely discuss."

Traditional folk arts are among the oldest living expressions of a people’s history.

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