https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/ Browse through content relating to heritage here. en Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:10:57 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/the-family-keeping-teochew-puppetry-in-motionurn:isomer:resource:264366Heritage is a family affair for Christine Ang. Step behind the curtains of Singapore’s Teochew iron rod puppet troupe as they share their journey of resilience, and their unwavering love for the stories they bring to life through puppetry.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/how-3-young-singaporean-chefs-are-celebrating-heritage-through-foodurn:isomer:resource:64472Food is more than just sustenance, it’s an enduring way to pass down culture and history. Culinary advocates who are taking part in Singapore HeritageFest 2025 share with us their different approaches toward celebrating heritage through food.Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800SG60Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/-just-a-blouse--or-so-much-more--kebaya-makers-on-southeast-asia-s-iconic-heritage-garmenturn:isomer:resource:64464Putri Nadirah Hassan and Heath Yeo are keeping kebaya traditions alive and making them resonant for new generations.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800SG60Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/light-and-shadow--wayang-kulit-s-intangible-cultural-heritageurn:isomer:resource:64475Adel Ahmad, managing director of performing arts group Sri Warisan, speaks to Kaya on how traditional shadow puppetry has brought him closer to his heritage, and how he developed a “Singapore style” of wayang kulit.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/we-lion-danced-at-the-first-ever-ndp--here-s-what-we-rememberurn:isomer:resource:64487For Tan Koon Chuan and Lim Ee Beng, performing in 1966’s National Day Parade (NDP) was one highlight of many from Singapore’s Golden Age of lion dance.Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/one-man-s-peranakan-pride--hidden-in-the-heart-of-joo-chiaturn:isomer:resource:64480Peranakan culture has seen a resurgence of interest of late, with it being spotlighted in local television shows like The Little Nyonya and Emily of Emerald Hill, while Singapore also hosts the world’s first and only Peranakan Museum. We pay a visit to The Intan, an iconic heritage home museum that punches above its weight.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/artisan-andy-yeo-s-quest-to-preserve-religious-effigiesurn:isomer:resource:64465Andy Yeo has nursed a lifelong love for restoring religious effigies. Today, he hopes to breathe new life into this traditional craft.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/the-birth-of-a-nation-in-600-square-metres--meet-the-museum-curator-and-volunteers-breathing-new-life-into-the-singapore-storyurn:isomer:resource:64484We peek behind the curtain of the Founders’ Memorial pilot exhibition Semangat yang Baru: Forging a New Singapore SpiritThu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/one-man-s-lens--darren-soh-and-his-view-of-singapore-s-landscapeurn:isomer:resource:64479This National Day, Kaya joins veteran architectural photographer Darren Soh on a visual journey through some of his favourite spots in Singapore.Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/thaipusam--through-the-eyes-of-a-devoteeurn:isomer:resource:64481Religious festivals hold a different meaning to everyone. When it comes to Thaipusam, ‘celebration’ is what encapsulates the occasion for Mr S Ganesh – a celebration of purposeful reflection, honouring all the grace he has received in life. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/feeding-our-culture--woo-wai-leongurn:isomer:resource:64469The first ever winner of MasterChef Asia, Woo Wai Leong, chews over how food and the way it has evolved has strengthened his sense of belonging to Singapore. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800United by riceArticle https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/honing-a-heart-for-hainanese-heritageurn:isomer:resource:64470An ethnicity well known for its culinary expertise, the Hainanese community in Singapore continues to connect with its age-old heritage.Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/chetti-melaka--a-celebration-of-diversity-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:64466The Chetti Melaka share an affinity with three major racial groups in Singapore — the Chinese, Malays and Indians — which Ryan Mahindapala says perfectly captures the essence of what it means to be Singaporean.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/connecting-the-threads-in-our-traditionurn:isomer:resource:64467Discover centuries-old history and long-lasting tradition in the Cheongsam, Baju Kurung, and SareeWed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/the-beauty-in-bugis-heritageurn:isomer:resource:64483As an ethnicity with a rich culture and heritage, the Bugis community is one of Singapore’s smaller ethnic groups, but has big ties to our land, our neighbours and our Malay community. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/mixing-spices-for-a-livingurn:isomer:resource:64478Jeya Seelan shares his journey from aspiring gamer to spice-mixer, preserving heritage through his family's spice business.​Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/vermicelli--a-common-thread-among-culturesurn:isomer:resource:64486A worthy cousin of rice, vermicelli has a long-standing reputation as one of the most versatile ingredients that can be spun into a myriad of dishes by the different communities in Singapore.Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/making-a-home-away-from-homeurn:isomer:resource:64476Three foreigners who have made the Lion City home have amassed huge social media followings with some uniquely Singaporean content. Whether it is exploring local neighbourhoods or documenting daily life here, their experiences bring fresh perspectives on the city-state.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/keepsakes-of-the-kristang-heritageurn:isomer:resource:64473Being Singaporean has always been a matter of addition, and not subtraction. In multiracial Singapore, diverse races have influenced each other’s cultures all while retaining their own. These Eurasian youths share what being Kristang means to them, and how they keep in touch with their Eurasian roots.Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/knowing-the-sing-in-your-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:64474How familiar are you with Singapore songs? We dig deeper into the history behind Singapore Town, Shine On Me, and Singai NaaduFri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/the-language-that-binds-the-malayalee-heritageurn:isomer:resource:64485As Singapore's second-largest Indian sub-ethnic group, the Malayalee community stays connected to their rich history through the beauty of the Malayalam language.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/honouring-the-hakka-heritageurn:isomer:resource:64471Hakkas are known for their resilience and resourcefulness. Today, these traits have allowed the culture to grow in modern-day Singapore in both the new ways and the old. Be it through technology, food or even age-old clan associations, the Hakka connection is alive and well.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/that-s-what-makes-us--bolstering-the-banjarese-heritageurn:isomer:resource:64482They might be the smallest ethnic Malay group in Singapore, but the island's Banjarese community are staying rooted to their rich heritage through language, culture and food. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/curry-favour-with-singapore-culturesurn:isomer:resource:64468Let’s dive into the history of one of the most common dishes we feast on here: curry.Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Article https://www.kaya.gov.sg/heritage/making-food-a-truly-social-experienceurn:isomer:resource:64477There’s been an ongoing conversation about the future of our local dishes. Those in the food industry say social media could help the cause, though hawkers still face challenges. 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