Inside the Chinese Singaporean – The Evolution of our Culture and Heritage

Inside the Chinese Singaporean

The Chinese Singaporean identity today is a result of generations of intercultural influences. Through a walking trail of buildings, arts and food, we will bring you on a journey of discovery, to find out the level of ‘chinese-ness’ Chinese Singaporean are.

Starting off with the SINGAPO人 exhibition which sets the context of the tour, we continue exploring the themes of the exhibition zones by embarking on a walking trail to Telok Ayer – the backbone of development of the Chinese migrant community in early Singapore.

• What Makes Us, “Us” – Behind the skyscrapers, conserved buildings, sculptures and green spaces is the story of how urban planners shape our Singapore image on the global stage;
• Beyond Generations – What roles did clans play in shaping the Chinese Singaporean identity and how much of these remains for us?
• When Cultures Meet – How did a Methodist church and mosque come to be in the heart of Telok Ayer? What role does a Chinese temple play in the past and present
• Made in Singapore – Do you know that local favourite Hainanese Chicken Rice is a made in Singapore dish? Indulge in some local delicacies and learn about their origins.

Why join this tour?

• Explore the identities and culture of the Chinese Singaporean
• Learn how Singapore preserve its heritage and roots while advancing towards the future.
• Deepen appreciation and understanding of our local buildings, sculptures, and food
• Satisfied bellies and an understanding on the origins of local food (samplers provided) at Lau Pa Sat

Route of Trail

SCCC SINGAPO人 Exhibition -> Public Art Installation at Capital Tower -> Maxwell Chamber -> Nanyang Hakka Federation -> Telok Ayer Park -> Chinese Methodist Church -> Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Temple

Physical tours

Fees (excluding GST)

• For join in session: $50 per pax, minimum six pax to commence;
• For guaranteed, private sessions: $1000 nett for up to 20 pax
  *Price includes sampler snacks up to $5 per pax
  *Tribe is a non-GST company and prices are all nett prices

For enquiries, please email to guidedtour@singaporeccc.org.sg. Purchase tickets here.

Virtual tours

Fees

• Price for up to 30 pax: $850 nett
• Price for up to 50 pax: $1200 nett
• Between 51 to 100 pax: Additional $13 per pax

To book or for enquiries, please email guidedtour@singaporeccc.org.sg.

This programme is part of Singapore HeritageFest 2022. For more information, visit https://www.sgheritagefest.gov.sg/.