Celebrate Peranakan Culture at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES for Singapore HeritageFest 2025

From 1 to 25 May, immerse yourself in Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage with cultural arts workshops, life-sized photo opportunities, and exciting spend and redeem deals at these two historic locations

SINGAPORE, 28 April 2025 – In conjunction with National Heritage Board’s Singapore HeritageFest, Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES honour our nation’s rich and intangible cultural heritage with a series of engaging programmes that put the spotlight on Peranakan culture.

From 1 to 25 May, visitors can look forward to an exciting lineup of hands-on cultural arts workshops — such as nyonya beadwork embroidery, batik painting and tile motif painting — as well as life-sized, Instagram-worthy photo opportunities at Capitol Singapore that bring the Peranakan culture to life through vibrant visual storytelling.

What’s more, shoppers can also look forward to redeeming Peranakan dessert spoons or pot coasters when they spend at either mall, and indulge in thematic promotions and discounts from Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES for an even more immersive experience.

Join us in celebrating the traditions, stories, and flavours that have shaped Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage through the years.

Bring heritage to life with hands-on Cultural Arts Workshops 

4, 24 – 25 May (Sat & Sun) | 4 – 6pm | Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza

10 – 11, 17 – 18 May (Sat & Sun) | 4 – 6pm / 5 – 7pm | CHIJMES, Main Lawn

Discover the beauty and rich artistry of Peranakan heritage through a series of fun and interactive Peranakan arts workshops. Learn the intricate craft of traditional Peranakan beadwork at the Nyonya Beading Embroidery workshop, or unleash your inner artist at a Batik Painting workshop, where you will create beautiful patterns on a handkerchief using a combination of dyes and wax. You can also express your creativity at the Tile Motif Painting workshop. Better yet, you get to take home the unique masterpiece you create! To participate in these workshops, simply spend a minimum of $60 at either Capitol Singapore or CHIJMES anytime from 1 to 25 May, and pre-register for your slot at the redemption booth at Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski (from 12pm – 8pm) or CHIJMES, near Lei Garden (from 5pm – 10pm). Limited slots are available, so hurry down!

Snap a shot with a life-sized Peranakan display

1 – 25 May | Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza

Step into a slice of Singapore’s past with a larger-than-life installation inspired by familiar scenes from Peranakan culture. A vibrant set-up inspired by a whimsical display of classic kitchenware, it offers plenty of opportunities for a fun photo moment with family and friends.

Redeem exquisite Peranakan kitchenware

1 – 25 May | 5pm – 10pm | CHIJMES, outside Lei Garden

1 – 25 May | 12pm – 8pm | Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski

Celebrate the rich Peranakan heritage with exquisite kitchenware to spice up your meals. From delicate Peranakan dessert spoon sets by Little Nyonya Batik, to stunning Peranakan pot coasters by Table Matters, these items come adorned with classic heritage patterns, and add a traditional — yet sophisticated — touch to any home. To collect these pieces, simply spend a minimum of $60 in a single receipt from 1 to 25 May at Capitol Singapore or CHIJMES.

Activities at a Glance 

Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES are proud to support NHB’s ongoing efforts to celebrate and preserve Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage, as well as to share the traditions and stories behind the cultural heritage through this meaningful series of experiences.

For more information, please visit:

Capitol Singapore: https://capitolsingapore.com/happening/shf2025/

CHIJMES:  https://chijmes.com.sg/happenings/shf2025/

For HeritageFest deals, please visit:

Capitol Singapore: https://capitolsingapore.com/happening/heritagefest2025-deals/

CHIJMES: https://chijmes.com.sg/happenings/heritagefest2025-deals/