Group Visits - Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Through inquiry-based discussions and in-gallery activities, students get to trace the roots of dialect groups in Singapore, discuss about local brands, local dishes and understand the different languages and dialect groups which make up our Singaporean lingo.

Through inquiry-based discussions and in-gallery activities, students get to trace the roots of dialect groups in Singapore, discuss about local brands, local dishes and understand the different languages and dialect groups which make up our Singaporean lingo.

Did you know? Our Chinese Singaporean lingo can be categorised as combined, borrowed or created words?

Students get to make connections with our distinctive local language and their daily lives during the guided tour of the exhibition. Next, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus on activity sheets. Apart from increasing their vocabulary and improving their creativity, students would be encouraged to work in teams to present their lyrics to their peers.

This programme is suitable for upper primary students.

Students would be engaged in an interactive guided tour of the exhibition to explore how culture continues to evolve. They would focus on how interactions with other cultures have given rise to this distinctive Chinese Singaporean identity.

Students would be engaged in an interactive guided tour of the exhibition to learn more about how Chinese festivals have evolved and are being celebrated in Singapore today. In the workshop, students would create craftwork that reinforces their understanding of the traditions celebrated during Chinese festivals.

This programme is suitable for lower primary students.

What is the origin of lohei? How is it a distinctive dish of Chinese New Year celebrations in this region?

Students would learn more about our local Chinese New Year customs and practices such as lohei during the guided tour of the exhibition. Next, in the hands-on activity, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus from SCCC’s “Chinese New Year – The Lo Hei Song”. Apart from increasing their vocabulary and improving their creativity, students would be encouraged to work in teams to present their lyrics to their peers.

This programme is suitable for upper primary students.

Watch this video to find out more!

What is SPOP? How are Singapore’s Mandarin pop music different from that of other Chinese communities around the world?

Students would learn more about the factors that have given rise to Singapore’s Mandarin pop music during the guided tour of the exhibition. From SK Poon, to the Xinyao movement, to Stefanie Sun, students would learn more about the evolution of Mandarin music in Singapore. Next, students get to listen to a local classic Mandarin pop song and create their own version using the iPad GarageBand app which would be provided during the workshop.

This programme is suitable for upper primary students.

Watch this video to find out more!

Students would be engaged as cultural detectives during this multi-sensorial guided tour and learn to identify between borrowed and created words as well unique local dishes. In the hands-on activity which follows, students get to deepen their understanding of cultural differences of language and food through craftwork.

What is the origin of lohei? How is it a distinctive dish of Chinese New Year celebrations in this region?

Students would learn more about our local Chinese New Year customs and practices such as lohei during the guided tour of the exhibition. Next, in the hands-on activity, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus from SCCC’s “Chinese New Year – The Lo Hei Song”. Apart from increasing their vocabulary and improving their creativity, students would be encouraged to work in teams to present their lyrics to their peers.

Watch this video to find out more!

What is SPOP? How are Singapore’s Mandarin pop music different from that of other Chinese communities around the world?

Students would learn more about the factors that have given rise to Singapore’s Mandarin pop music during the guided tour of the exhibition. From SK Poon, to the Xinyao movement, to Stefanie Sun, students would learn more about the evolution of Mandarin music in Singapore. Next, students get to listen to a local classic Mandarin pop song and create their own version using the iPad GarageBand app which would be provided during the workshop.

Watch this video to find out more!

What is Singapore’s Mandarin music? What is Xinyao?

Students would be brought on a guided tour of the exhibition focusing on Mandarin music and Xinyao. Next, students would learn about the history of Xinyao music and its development over the years. Finally, students get to learn how to play a Xinyao song on the Ukulele and perform as a team.

What is the origin of lohei? How is it a distinctive dish of Chinese New Year celebrations in this region?

Students would learn more about our local Chinese New Year customs and practices such as lohei during the guided tour of the exhibition. Next, in the hands-on activity, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus from SCCC’s “Chinese New Year – The Lo Hei Song”. Apart from increasing their vocabulary and improving their creativity, students would be encouraged to work in teams to present their lyrics to their peers.

Watch this video to find out more!

What is SPOP? How are Singapore’s Mandarin pop music different from that of other Chinese communities around the world?

Students would learn more about the factors that have given rise to Singapore’s Mandarin pop music during the guided tour of the exhibition. From SK Poon, to the Xinyao movement, to Stefanie Sun, students would learn more about the evolution of Mandarin music in Singapore. Next, students get to listen to a local classic Mandarin pop song and create their own version using the iPad GarageBand app which would be provided during the workshop.

Watch this video to find out more!

What is Singapore’s Mandarin music? What is Xinyao?

Students would be brought on a guided tour of the exhibition focusing on Mandarin music and Xinyao. Next, students would learn about the history of Xinyao music and its development over the years. Finally, students get to learn how to play a Xinyao song on the Ukulele and perform as a team.

Teachers, do your students know that operas were a way to transmit values in the past? How is it done today?

Learn more about values such as filial piety through the eyes of Hua Mulan, Liang Hongyu and Mu Guiying where students can put themselves into the shoes of these characters and reflect on the choices they made and the values they demonstrated through Teochew music, singing and physical movements.

In this up-close encounter with Nam Hwa Opera’s team of 10 staff, which includes artists, musicians and researcher, students not only get to transform into opera characters while learning more about Nam Hwa Opera’s history, they also get to watch a mini performance of a classic Teochew Opera piece and end off with an introduction at the SINGAPO人 exhibition.

A participant shared that this programme is “Humourous, educational and very engaging presentation. I’ve learnt a lot about the roles, costumes, movements and music in Teochew opera in the two hours.”

Did you know? Our Chinese Singaporean lingo can be categorised as combined, borrowed or created words?

Students get to make connections with our distinctive local language and their daily lives through an interactive digital game. Next, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus on activity sheets.

This programme is suitable for upper primary students.

What is Chinese culture? What is Chinese Singaporean culture? How has it evolved?

Using Chinese festivals as examples, students get to explore how Chinese culture has evolved to a distinctive one in Singapore through an interactive online quiz. Next, students would be guided to create a craft related to the Chinese festival as a reflection of how culture continues to evolve today.

Focusing on Chinese festivals and how it is celebrated in Singapore, students would learn what makes up a Chinese Singaporean through an interactive online quiz. In the hands-on activity, students would be guided to create a craft related to the Chinese festival.

This programme is suitable for lower primary students.

What is the origin of lohei? How is it a distinctive dish of Chinese New Year celebrations in this region?

Using digital media and interactive games, students would be introduced to lohei and learn more about our local Chinese New Year customs and practices. Next, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus from SCCC’s “Chinese New Year – The Lo Hei Song”.

This programme is suitable for upper primary students.

Watch this video to find out more!

How has traditional Chinese food evolved with cultural interactions?

Through local food dishes such as Hokkien Mee or Tu Tu Kueh, students would learn what makes up a Chinese Singaporean in this fun and interactive online quiz. Next, students get to create a craftwork in response to what they had learnt.

Our past, present and future are intertwined to create this distinctive Chinese Singaporean culture and identity.

Students would be introduced to the Chinese Singaporean culture and its connections to the past, present and future. Through inquiry-based approaches and interactive digital games, students would be challenged to observe historical records, make connections with the values cherished by the Chinese and identify uniquely Singaporean lingo.

What is the origin of lohei? How is it a distinctive dish of Chinese New Year celebrations in this region?

Using digital media and interactive games, students would be introduced to lohei and learn more about our local Chinese New Year customs and practices. Next, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus from SCCC’s “Chinese New Year – The Lo Hei Song”.

Watch this video to find out more!

Through inquiry-based discussions and interactive digital approaches, students get to trace the roots of dialect groups in Singapore, discuss about local brands, local dishes and understand the different languages and dialect groups which make up our Singaporean lingo.

Responding to Kuo Pao Kun’s Silly Little Girl and The Funny Old Tree, Poppy follows the story of a teenage environmentalist in present-day Singapore. It combines interactivity, social media, camera wizardry and live performance to tell a re-imagined tale about loss and the fight to protect what you love.

Jointly presented by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre & The Theatre Practice Education Project. The Theatre Practice is the Fourth Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award recipient under the Organisation Category. For more details, visit here.

Did you know? Our Chinese Singaporean lingo can be categorised as combined, borrowed or created words?

Students get to make connections with our distinctive local language and their daily lives through an interactive digital game. Next, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus on activity sheets.

What is the origin of lohei? How is it a distinctive dish of Chinese New Year celebrations in this region?

Using digital media and interactive games, students would be introduced to lohei and learn more about our local Chinese New Year customs and practices. Next, students would understand more about lyrics writing and try their hand to re-write a chorus from SCCC’s “Chinese New Year – The Lo Hei Song”.

Watch this video to find out more!

Our past, present and future are intertwined to create this distinctive Chinese Singaporean culture and identity.

Students would be introduced to the Chinese Singaporean culture and its connections to the past, present and future. Through inquiry-based approaches and interactive digital games, students would be challenged to observe historical records, make connections with the values cherished by the Chinese and identify uniquely Singaporean lingo.

Responding to Kuo Pao Kun’s Silly Little Girl and The Funny Old Tree, Poppy follows the story of a teenage environmentalist in present-day Singapore. It combines interactivity, social media, camera wizardry and live performance to tell a re-imagined tale about loss and the fight to protect what you love.

Jointly presented by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre & The Theatre Practice Education Project. The Theatre Practice is the Fourth Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award recipient under the Organisation Category. For more details, visit here.

The Nursery Rhymes Project: Imagine Our Songs presents a re-invention of classic Mandarin nursery rhymes in the form of interactive theatrical performances.

Conceived by The Theatre Practice’s Artistic Director Kuo Jian Hong, this school show is brought to you by the creative team behind Practice’s acclaimed Theatre for Young Audience productions.

More than a performance, it is an innovative approach to help children embrace the Chinese language at a tender age. Featuring short stories and familiar tunes, this high-energy, interactive show invites you to sing, dance and groove along!