Harmony Fest '26 is coming!
Catch our booth with The Eurasian Association, Singapore, Harmony Through Heritage: Woven Identities, Harmony Circles and explore how traditional wear across Singapore’s communities has been preserved, reimagined, and passed down through generations.
Weave your way through a variety of programmes and activities that celebrate the cultural threads connecting Singapore’s diverse communities.
- Threads of Time Exhibition
Explore the stories woven into Singapore's traditional attire through informative panels, interactive flip-ups, and tactile experiences with ethnic fabrics. Discover how clothing reflects cultural identity, heritage, and the traditions passed down through generations.
- Reweaving Traditions: A Fashion Showcase
Discover the works by emerging Singaporean designer, Elon Koh, who reimagines traditional attire from Singapore's ethnic communities. Blending heritage aesthetics with contemporary design, the showcase offers a fresh perspective on cultural dress and identity.
- Dress in Heritage: Dress-Up Corner
Step into tradition at our dress-up corner and experience the beauty of Singapore's cultural attire firsthand. Try on selected outfits from the Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Eurasian communities, and capture a memorable moment in heritage-inspired fashion.
- Heritage Fan: Drop-in Craft Activity
Get creative and design your very own paper fan inspired by the textile motifs and cultural traditions of Singapore's diverse communities. Bring home a personalised keepsake from your visit!
Woven Together: A Participatory Weaving Installation
Be a part of a collective artwork through this hands-on weaving installation. Add your thread to a growing tapestry and watch the piece evolve throughout the day, creating a shared expression of the communities woven together.
- Bring Heritage Home: Redemption Booth
Complete the Harmony Through Heritage quiz based on the Threads of Time exhibition and redeem an exclusive, limited-edition enamel pin. Four designs to choose from, while stocks last.
Did we mention admission is free? See you there!
Image Credit: Malay Heritage Centre
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Singapore85 Sultan Gate Istana Kampong Gelam Kampong Glam, Central S198501
How to get there?
By MRT:
Alight at Bugis (EW12) station. MHC is about 10 minutes walk from the train station.
By Bus:
- From North Bridge Road: Bus service no. 7, 32, 51, 63, 80, 145 & 197.
- From Victoria Street: Bus service no. 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, 130, 133, 145, & 197.
- From Beach Road: Bus service no. 10, 14, 16, 70, 100, 107, 196 & 401.
Carpark Facilities:
If you are driving, you can park your vehicles at the public carparks along Aliwal Street, Kandahar Street and Pahang Street or at the multi-storey carparks at Textile Centre and Sultan Plaza. Parking charges are applicable.