Sentosa and Edible Garden City are proud to present our first collaboration workshop: Wartime Food & Sustainability.
Immerse yourself into the rich history of our little island, while learning more about the past, present and future of food in Singapore.
Today, we have ready access to a myriad of food choices. But without the lessons that we learned and the spirit of survival from the war, we would not be as well-off as we are today. So much of our food culture and national identity has been influenced by our country’s occupation during World War II.
Hidden in the midst of the rich history of Fort Siloso, is a hidden gem of an edible garden. Take a walk through on a guided tour, and learn about how our grandparents and their parents ate during the war. Touch, smell and taste spices and herbs, and find out how these ingredients were used to flavour the staple tapioca and sweet potato dishes.
Finally, hone your own green thumbs with a hands-on tapioca plant growing experience.
During this workshop, participants will:
- Learn about wartime agriculture and nutrition.
- Glean lessons from wartime experiences, particularly focused on food sustainability and food resilience eg. How to use every part of the plant.
- Find out how Singapore (and urban farmers like us) are tackling today’s food issues.
- Take a tour of the Surrender Chambers, focusing on reflecting on the evolution of food culture from then to now.
- Gain tips on growing sustainable starches like sweet potato and tapioca.
- Enjoy a multi-sensory tour of the Fort Siloso edible garden.
- Get growing: Prepare your own planting medium and plant tapioca cuttings into your planter pot.
- Participants will grow and nurture their own tapioca plant which can be harvested in about 1-3 months' time!
This workshop is suitable for all ages 3 and up. Any child under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that the workshop will be conducted in English.
Image Credit: Sentosa
Age
3+
Price
Price: 68 SGD
Links
Address
SingaporeSentosa Southern Islands
How to get there?
By Cable Car:
Get into Sentosa by Cable Car and you will be rewarded with an aerial overview of the Island including Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios, Singapore’s City skyline and Harbour. The best mode of transport into the island takes you directly to the attractions hub of Sentosa: Imbiah Lookout. Alight and be ready to kick-start your Sentosa journey with 11 attractions to choose from at Imbiah Lookout.
To get here, alight at Harbourfront MRT and take Exit B (Harbourfront Centre). Follow directional signs leading to Singapore Cable Car station at Harbourfront Tower II. Double the pleasure as your ticket gains you admission into Sentosa, as well as Asia’s First Cable Car Museum.
By MRT:
Take the North-East Line or Circle Line and alight at the HarbourFront Station. From there, you may either take the Sentosa Express located at the 3rd level of VivoCity shopping mall (Lobby L), or take a leisurely stroll down along the Sentosa Boardwalk into Sentosa. Train fares vary.
By Sentosa Express:
The Sentosa Express, located at VivoCity (Lobby L, Level 3), provides easy access to Sentosa, HarbourFront Center.
By Shuttle Bus from Beach Station to Vivo City (One - Way Out of Sentosa)
Every Friday - Sunday and Public Holidays 6pm to 9pm (last bus from Beach Station at 9pm)
By Public Buses:
Take a bus and alight along Telok Blangah Road. From there, you may either take the Sentosa Express located at the 3rd level of VivoCity shopping mall (Lobby L), or take a leisurely stroll along the Sentosa Boardwalk into Sentosa.
Bus numbers: 65, 80, 93, 188, 855, 10, 30, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166