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Armenian Street Party

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Party in your best kebayas and batik shirts as we kick-off the Singapore Heritage Festival with a bang - Peranakan style!

Grab tasty bites and dine at the tok panjang on the street, visit the bazaar for one-of-a-kind collectibles, and dance all night to nostalgic hits and jazzed-up joget.

Join in a wedding procession, and catch a fashion show and other performances, or get hands-on with nyonya-inspired craft workshops.

Visit Peranakan Museum Singapore before it closes it doors for renovation, and celebrate this vibrant culture as the whole street comes alive for a farewell party under the stars!

Mari buat lau jiat (let's make merry) this weekend at the Armenian Street Party!

MARI KITA MAKAN

8–31 March

7.30–10.30pm
Peranakan Museum Façade

Renowned Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong presents a specially commissioned digital artwork, celebrating the food of the Peranakans. The animated illustration captures the preparation, dining, and riotous colours synonymous with the Peranakan culinary experience. Catch the artwork from sunset until late, daily until the end of March. This is the artist’s and the museum’s first foray into digital murals and projection mapping!

About Yip Yew Chong
Yip Yew Chong is a Singaporean visual artist who practises murals, canvas paintings, sketches, and installations. A self-taught artist, Yew Chong draws inspirations from his own childhood and everyday life experiences, telling stories of people and places.

THE IN-KUEH-DIBLES

8–31 March
All day
Armenian Street Park

Kuehs come to life in this interactive artwork by design team, Bunch of Monkeys! Meet our inflatable characters in the shapes of recognisable and colourful Peranakan kuehs, playfully scattered around Armenian Street. The kuehs invite you to discover, play, and bounce with them!

*The in-kueh-dible bouncy castle will only be available from 8-10 March. Suitable for participants aged 7 years and above.

THE PERANAKAN PASAR

Friday–Sunday, 8–10 March
5–10pm
Armenian Street Park

Step into a Peranakan-themed night market, where you can explore a blend of traditional and modern flavours, and rummage through cookbooks, collectibles and more! Take home recipes and ingredients to recreate your favourite Peranakan dishes, or pick up tips and tricks at our cooking demonstrations. Get a Peranakan themed manicure or henna tattoo, visit our photo booth to dress up in Peranakan fashion and snap some memories. Or head over to the bouncy castle for some good old festive fun!

KUEH ON THE RUN: ROVING THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE

Friday–Sunday, 8–10 March
8pm
Armenian Street Park
Free, no registration required

Embark on a delightful adventure as three mischievous kuehs take centre stage! This interactive, family-friendly performance will take you on an outdoor exploration along Armenian Street, and indoors at the Peranakan Museum. Head over to the Peranakan Pasar for a taste of these scrumptious kuehs after the performance!

About Second Breakfast Company
The Second Breakfast Company (2BCo) is a not-for-profit theatre company founded by youths, for youths. They aspire to become a leading youth theatre company advocating for an inclusive theatre culture.

TOK PANJANG: A COMMUNAL DINING EXPERIENCE

Friday, 15 March

Saturday, 16 March

Sunday, 31 March

6–9pm

Ixora Room, Level 1

$118/pax

Join in this unique dining experience inspired by the tok panjang – a celebratory, communal dinner at a long table in the Peranakan tradition. Our tok panjang showcases a specially curated menu designed in consultation with our communities, featuring a variety of dishes influenced by the rich heritage of the Peranakans. Accompanied by performances and a collection of antique dinnerware and luxury goods made for Peranakan families, the dinner promises a rare immersion into Peranakan cuisine for the connoisseur and newbie alike.

Supported by the Allspice Institute.

About Allspice Institute

Allspice is a culinary institution that aims to positively influence the quality of culinary services available in the world today. They believe in diversity and offer cuisines from around the globe.

AFTERPARTY: PERANAKAN BEATS

Friday–Sunday, 8–10 March
8.45pm
Armenian Street Park

Dance along to music from the various Peranakan communities after hours on Armenian Street! Enjoy the ethereal sounds of the oudon Friday, keep up with the foot-stomping beats of the parai drum on Saturday, and sing along to Peranakan favourites with our senior singers on Sunday, to end the night

Performances

Oud Odyssey with Arab Network @ Singapore, Friday, 8 March
Indian Beats with Damaru SingaporeSaturday, 9 March
Peranakan Tunes with the Peranakan Voices, Sunday, 10 March

GET CRAFTY: PAPER THORANAMS

Friday, 8 March
5–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free, no registration required

Thoranam are traditional hangings made of mango leaves and marigold flowers, that are used by Hindu communities including the Chitty Melaka, as decorations during celebratory occassions. Make your very own paper thoranam in this drop-in craft activity!

GET CRAFTY: CLAY KUEH EARRINGS

Saturday, 9 March
5–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free, no registration required

Try your hand at crafting your own miniature clay kuehs in this drop-in craft activity. Level up by turning them into wearable earrings or brooches!

GET CRAFTY: MINI BATIK PAINTING

Sunday, 10 March
5–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free, no registration required

Bring out your inner artist, and design and paint your own mini batik. Pick from a selection of Peranakan food-inspired designs, or come up with your own!

MASAK MASAK: COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Friday–Sunday, 8–10 March
6pm
Armenian Street Park
Free, drop-in

Join in the culinary action as community chefs take centre stage to showcase traditional dishes from various Peranakan communities

SPICE GARDEN TOURS WITH NPARKS

Friday–Sunday, 8–10 March
5pm
Fort Canning Centre, 5 Cox Terrace (meeting point)
Free ($10 refundable deposit)

Did you know Armenian Street was the site of the very first botanical gardens in Singapore? Discover the heritage of the precinct and its long association with native plants, many of which are used in Peranakan cuisine and ceremonial traditions. Then head into the Home and Life Galleries to learn more about our Peranakan communities and their food heritage.

WRAP IT UP! BATIK BEESWAX FOOD WRAP MAKING WORKSHOP

Friday, 8 March

7–8.30pm

Ixora Room, Level 1

$10/pax

Discover sustainable living and reduce single-use plastic in food storage and packaging. Join our hands-on workshop with Bamboo Straw Girl to create your own food wraps, made from batik cloth and beeswax.

About Bamboo Straw Girl

Melissa Lam is an English Language teacher as well as an environmentalist and sustainability advocate in Singapore. She aims to spread the message of mindful consumption and contribute meaningfully back to society.

SPICY SURPRISE! SAMBAL MAKING WORKSHOP WITH ALLSPICE INSTITUTE

Saturday, 9 March

7–8.30pm

Ixora Room, Level 1

$10/pax

The quintessential Peranakan condiment, sambal belacan, takes centre stage in this hands-on workshop. Learn the ingredients, preparation, and traditional grinding techniques under the expert guidance of a professional Peranakan chef. Get tips for creating various versions of this classic dish and take home your own freshly made sambal!

About Allspice Institute

Allspice is a culinary institution that aims to positively influence the quality of culinary services available in the world today. They believe in diversity and offer cuisines from around the globe.

MA’AMOUL MAKERS: KUEH WORKSHOP WITH ARAB NETWORK @ SINGAPORE

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Sunday, 10 March
5.30–6.30pm
Ixora Room, Level 1
Free ($10 Refundable Deposit)

Try your hand at making ma’amoul, a classic Arab Peranakan sweet treat. Better known in Singapore as kuih makmur, this delicious date-stuffed cookie has Arab origins. Learn how to shape and decorate ma’amoul using traditional techniques, with Khadijah Al Attas, President of the Arab Network @ Singapore.

About the Arab Network @ Singapore

The Arab Network @ Singapore (AN@S) is a non-profit organisation established in August 2010 by a group of service-minded individuals from the local Arab community. AN@S is inspired by the legacies, sacrifices, and contributions made by the forefathers of its founding members in helping to make Singapore a safe, peaceful, cohesive, and prosperous country.

NYONYA NEEDLEWORK: BEADWORK WORKSHOP WITH MANEKNYA

Sunday, 10 March

7–9pm

Ixora Room, Level 1

$20/pax

Join a workshop that merges the fine art of beaded embroidery with the culinary prowess of a skilled Nyonya. Participate in this fun session where you craft beaded versions of classic Peranakan foods!

About manekNya

manekNya was founded by two sisters, Swee Lin and Swee May, who shared a passion for preserving and promoting their cultural heritage. Their goal is to not only provide beautiful, high-quality products but also to educate and inspire others to appreciate the art and culture behind it. They hope to be able to preserve and promote this beautiful craft for future generations to enjoy.

Image Credit: Peranakan Museum