Join us for a delightful storytelling session at the Centre for Ethnobotany, Singapore Botanic Gardens, as we bring to life the tale of Princess Kemang!
Puteri Kemang (Princess Kemang), a warrior princess from Bengkulu, Indonesia. Skilled in sword fighting and archery, she encounters a terrifying demon while hunting in a scary forest one day. Find out how she escapes from the dangerous forest, outwitting the perilous situations with her courage!
Join Malay Heritage Centre (MHC)’s storyteller and docent, Hafiz Rashid, as he leads you on an immersive storytelling experience and tour around the Centre for Ethnobotany. Get the chance to see the fruits and plants associated with the story before creating your own batik simbut mini drawstring bag using all-natural materials and inks derived from plants! A craft kit with all the materials you need will be provided to each child.
Programme Details
- Date: 5 September 2024, Thursday
- Time: 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
- Venue: Centre for Ethnobotany, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Details will be provided in the confirmation letter)
- Price: $30 per parent & child, $15 per additional child/adult
- Suitable for 4-10 years old.
This storytelling is presented in collaboration with Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Parks Board.
Image Credit: Malay Heritage Centre
Age
4–10
Price
from: 30 SGD
Telephone number
+65 6391 0450
Links
Address
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.