Sat & Sun, 5–6 Oct
6pm

ACM Green

Free Admission

Experience a special Chinese dance performance that celebrates the power of nature in Chinese culture through graceful movements and storytelling. Join the dancers for an interactive session where you can learn key dance steps and uncover the cultural significance behind each movement.

In the event of wet weather, performances will be shifted to Ngee Ann Auditorium, Basement.

About Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre

Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT) was established in 2014 with the mission of promoting excellence in Chinese dance. Led by Artistic Director Neo Jenny, SCDT plays a vital role in developing and exploring Chinese dance identity in Singapore.

In addition to local performing arts events, the company has performed to critical acclaim in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Sat & Sun, 5–6 Oct
7pm
ACM Green
Free Admission

Witness a showcase of vibrant Tamil folk dance, with dynamic movements, colourful costumes, and traditional music. Four captivating dance forms – Mayilattam (Peacock Dance), Poikal Kuthirai Attam (Horse Dance), Sattai Kuchi Attam, and Karagattam – bring the connection between Tamil culture and the natural world to life.

In the event of wet weather, performances will be shifted to Ngee Ann Auditorium, Basement.

A non-profit art organisation founded in 2013, AK Theatre is committed to discovering the potential for art everyone. They celebrate Indian heritage and Tamil language through the revival of storytelling and traditional art forms. AK Theatre conducts art festivals, interactive workshops, and stage productions with a focus on Indian traditional art forms with strong Singaporean elements. Through interactive essentials, they promote an appreciation for mother tongue languages, as well as improvisation and communication skills.

Sat & Sun, 5–6 Oct
8pm
ACM Green
Free Admission

See the kampong spirit come to life through traditional Malay dances, such as the graceful “Zapin” dance, the hustle and bustle of “Gotong-Royong”, and the “Kentongan”, which is used to send messages to villagers. Discover the symbolic meanings behind different beats, such as how fast beats are a symbol of good news for the community.

In the event of wet weather, performances will be shifted to Ngee Ann Auditorium, Basement.

Sri Warisan is a performing arts company founded in 1997 by Madam Som Said, a recipient of the Cultural Medallion. A pivotal player in Singapore’s Malay dance scene, the company blends rich, traditional forms with contemporary techniques. They have staged more than 65 local productions with the support of the National Arts Council Singapore, and provide arts education and enrichment to students at more than 300 schools.

Sat & Sun, 5–6 Oct
4–9pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free Admission

Join us for an upcycling workshop and learn how to transform paper waste into beautiful, handcrafted paper that you can take home!

About Print N Matters

Print N Matters is a paper atelier that promotes upcycling efforts by transforming discarded paper off-cuts into eco-friendly options. They champion innovative approaches in paper craft through paper-making workshops.

Sat & Sun, 5–6 Oct
4–9pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free Admission

Commissioned previously for the Singapore Heritage Festival at ACM, this evocative audio experience by artist and composer Chong Li-Chuan takes inspiration from nature-themed objects in the ACM galleries to send you on a historical and cultural journey across Asia. 

Click to listen to the Sonic Journeys playlist

Click to read a letter from the composer, Chong Li-Chuan 

About Chong Li-Chuan

Chong Li-Chuan (b. 1975) is a Singaporean composer and sound artist who is passionate about philosophy, culture, and the arts. He began his career as a composer and sound designer in the 1990s through collaborations with artists and performers working in various fields, including theatre, dance, filmmaking, and design. His work includes music composition, sound design, field recording, soundscape composition, site-specific art, installations, free improvisation, and collaborations that explore different modes of expression and the poetics of sound. Li-Chuan has worked on projects in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Sat, 5 Oct
4–5.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$12 per participant; register on Peatix

Discover the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in this interactive workshop that focuses on the body and the history of herbal scent sachets. Learn about TCM’s classification of body types and how it influences your health.

A physician will guide you in identifying your constitution and provide practical tips on diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. Discover the ancient Han practice of herbal scent sachets, their wellness benefits, and create your own personalised sachet based on your body’s needs.

About Tanny Kong

Physician Kong, a registered TCM practitioner in Singapore, brings extensive experience from both China and Singapore. She specialises in integrative healthcare approaches, blending TCM and Western medicine. Her expertise includes oncology prevention treatments, mental wellness and anxiety, skin and eczema conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, facial cosmetic acupuncture, and general health conditioning. Kong’s holistic approach ensures comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. She advocates for balanced nutrition and regular exercise to maintain overall physical and mental health, including skin health.

About Redefine Perfection by PULSE

Redefine Perfection by Pulse embodies the essence of holistic healing through the fusion of ancient TCM wisdom and cutting-edge health and beauty therapies. Their clinic offers a curated range of services designed to promote deep healing for the body and mind. They leverage the power of natural therapies alongside state-of-the-art acupuncture techniques and premium medical devices sourced from SEIRIN Japan.

Sat, 5 Oct
6–7pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$25 per participant; register on Peatix

Join this workshop with Soilboy to create your own mini garden, featuring preserved plants and adorable mini figurines. Perfect for everyone, this workshop requires no plant care experience as the preserved plants are entirely maintenance-free. Let your creativity flourish as you design a mini garden that reflects your personal style.

About Soilboy

Soilboy is a lifestyle plant design studio based in Singapore. They aim to inspire a sense of curiosity for the greener things in life through a curation of plants, handmade pottery, and simplifying plant care.

Sun, 6 Oct
4–5.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$12 per participant; register on Peatix

Discover the ancient secrets of inner beauty through Ayurveda, a natural healing system that balances the body, mind, and consciousness through proper diet, routine, and skincare.

In collaboration with the Ayurveda Association of Singapore, you will learn basic principles of Ayurveda, beauty tips for skin and hair, and breathing technique to balance and calm the mind.

About the Ayurveda Association of Singapore (AAOS)

Established in 2009, AAOS aims to promote Ayurveda knowledge through continuing education, ensuring the preservation and globalisation of this ancient healing system.

Sun, 6 Oct
6–7.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement
$18 per participant; register* on Peatix.
*Age restrictions apply.

Learn the basics of cocktail-making with mixologists from Native, known for their Southeast Asian-inspired concoctions. The workshop will explore different styles of cocktails, techniques, and how garnishes can improve the drinking experience.

Non-alcoholic options are available on request.

About Native

Native is a homegrown culinary concept that occupies a three storey shophouse on Amoy Street – a restaurant on the first floor, cocktail bar on the second, and fermentation lab on the third. Their philosophy emphasises local and regional ingredients while searching for a balance between the familiar and the unknown.

Sat & Sun, 5–6 Oct
5–6pm
Meeting Point at Lobby, Level 1
$10 refundable deposit; register on Peatix

Explore the flora and fauna in the ACM galleries with guided tours led by the museum docents.