Reference for festivals, tours, and heritage activities that have concluded.
19 Sept 2026
One-day Mid-Autumn programme on Smith Street on 19 September 2026, run by the Chinatown Business Association with Singapore Poon Yue Association and Kong Chow Wui Koon. Lion dance and wushu at 2pm, crafts, games, and a lantern painting competition for ages 7 to 12. Register for painting at chinatown.sg before 9 September.
13 Aug 2026
Hungry Ghost Festival (Zhong Yuan Jie) in Chinatown runs 13 August to 11 September 2026, peaking on 27 August. Watch getai and wayang, observe roadside offerings, and follow visitor etiquette around Kreta Ayer.
19 Jul 2026
Learn the art of making traditional Nyonya kueh (Peranakan cakes) at the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Discover the techniques behind iconic treats like kueh lapis, ang ku kueh, and ondeh-ondeh in this hands-on cultural workshop.
11 Jun 2026
A travelling exhibition by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall exploring the origins and traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duan Wu Festival). Discover the story of Qu Yuan, the significance of rice dumplings, and thumping drumbeats that define this ancient Chinese festival.