Singaporen
- Last updated: 13th March 2022
Short description: Discover what it means to be a Chinese Singapo人 in this exhibit. Cast magical shadow, watch videos on what makes us truly a Chinese Singaporean, learn how to make coffee in the Singaporean style and many more interactive stations!
At-A-Glance
Main Highlights
- 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟭: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝘀, “𝗨𝘀”?
- 🌍 Take a trip to find out how geography, economics and politics had a hand in crafting our present-day Chinese Singaporean identity.
- 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟮: 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
- 🚪 Ordinary habits form the “Chinese culture”, a way of life that is passed down through the centuries. Peep through windows and open doors for a surprise!
- 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟯: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁?
- ☕️ Stop by the interactive kopi-making game and the food projection table to learn more about the results of these exchanges.
- 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟰: 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲
- 🍲 Chinese Singaporeans developed unique, imaginative perspectives, unbound to one way of thinking. See how the impact of these influences are observed in food, art and popular culture.
- 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟱: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸
- 🎥 Enter this futuristic zone and watch a conveyor belt transport familiar brands and individuals around you.
What to wear & bring?
– Food & drinks not allowed
Photo Reel
For a fun and interactive session, take a RFID wrist band for a full gallery experience!
Register your details on the right. These will help to capture your details and at the end of the gallery, you can print out a personalised report.
Grab these activity books for your children located on the left. There are 2 versions - 1 for 5 to 8 years old and the red booklet for 10+.
Join in the conversation and discover (or rediscover) what it means to be a Chinese Singapo人.
Zone 1: What Makes Us, “Us”? Little beans can play with the magic shadows projected on the walls. You can find this '人‘in the activity book for 5-8 years old.
Zone 2: Beyond Generations
Peep through the drawers and doors for more surprises!
Join in the questions by tapping your RFID wrist band.
Learn about the different Chinese festivals that the Chinese Singaporeans celebrate, what they do and what are the things we use.
Zone 3: When Cultures Meet?
Little beans enjoying watching these videos and getting all hungry with the delicious food showing on the screen.
Little bean was engrossed with the colourful beads.
Do you know how many languages do you use to order a kopi-c kosong peng? Answer: 3! Learn how to order coffee the local way!
Have fun with the interactive kopi-making game!
Stop by the food projection table and learn which culture these local cuisines originated from.
Check out the big dining table at Zone 4 and find out the history of our food, art and popular culture.
Zone 4: Made in Singapore
In the hallway, take a closer look at the pop culture of Singapore.
Entering Zone 5 and watch a conveyor belt transport familiar brands and individuals around you. Take a look at the Chinese Singaporean food, culture and products that have traveled the world.
Look out for these stations where you can get a personalised report in a A4 size based on the answers you have provided.
Head up to the Rooftop Garden to get some nice shots and oversee the Marina Bay Area.
For a fun and interactive session, take a RFID wrist band for a full gallery experience!
Register your details on the right. These will help to capture your details and at the end of the gallery,...
Grab these activity books for your children located on the left. There are 2 versions - 1 for 5 to...
Join in the conversation and discover (or rediscover) what it means to be a Chinese Singapo人.
Zone 1: What Makes Us, “Us”? Little beans can play with the magic shadows projected on the walls. You can...
Zone 2: Beyond Generations Peep through the drawers and doors for more surprises!
Join in the questions by tapping your RFID wrist band.
Learn about the different Chinese festivals that the Chinese Singaporeans celebrate, what they do and what are the things we...
Zone 3: When Cultures Meet? Little beans enjoying watching these videos and getting all hungry with the delicious food showing...
Little bean was engrossed with the colourful beads.
Do you know how many languages do you use to order a kopi-c kosong peng? Answer: 3! Learn how to...
Have fun with the interactive kopi-making game!
Stop by the food projection table and learn which culture these local cuisines originated from.
Check out the big dining table at Zone 4 and find out the history of our food, art and popular...
Zone 4: Made in Singapore In the hallway, take a closer look at the pop culture of Singapore.
Entering Zone 5 and watch a conveyor belt transport familiar brands and individuals around you. Take a look at the...
Look out for these stations where you can get a personalised report in a A4 size based on the answers...
Head up to the Rooftop Garden to get some nice shots and oversee the Marina Bay Area.
About the Place
Free guided tours available :
– English @3pm
– Mandarin @ 4pm
First come first served basis. Walk in and register at the registration desk at level 2.
Prices
* Free admission, no prior booking required
Opening Hours
Monday | 2pm-8pm |
Tues-Sat | 10am - 8pm |
Where?
Singapore Cultural Center, Level 2
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