Sharing Session: Design and Sustainability with Beatrix Ong
(Supported by Beatrix Ong, Company of X)

The Memorial Hall is proud to present an intimate sharing session by London-based designer and descendant of Chinese revolutionary Dr Sun Yat Sen, Beatrix Ong who will speak about her journey in sustainable design and craftsmanship, and her upcoming collaboration with the memorial hall.

Date: 9 August 
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Admission: Free, no registration required 

Lion City Sketching Workshop
(Supported by Just Sketch)  

From traditional Perakanan shophouses to towering skyscrapers, what are your favourite landmarks of our beautiful Lion City? Join Thai artists Ohm Chongthanatrakol and Tai Sanguanpong from Just Sketch in this Lion City Sketching Workshop, and learn how to capture Singapore’s rich architectural heritage in your very own black and white sketch! 

Date: 9 August
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm 
Admission: Free, no registration required

Heritage Kueh Soap Crafting Demonstration
(Supported by Crafter’s Studio)  

Specialising in handcrafted cold-processed soap, Crafter’s Studio prides itself on using only naturally sourced ingredients in its organic soap products. Join this interactive soap-crafting demonstration and watch in amazement as these talented artisans transform simple bars of soap into realistic traditional kuehs, all whilst learn a thing or two about Singapore’s colourful kueh culture!

Due to overwhelming response, please note that admission tickets will be issued exactly 30 minutes before the start of each session (e.g. We will open the queue for this 12.00pm session, at 11.30am). Due to space constraints, only visitors with admission tickets will be able to participate in the demonstration.

Date: 10 August
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm 
Admission: Free, no registration required

Icons of Singapore Doodling Workshop
(Supported by Muffinsaurs Studio)

With a passion for drawing that piqued since she first learned how to hold a pencil, Stephanie Raphaela Ho founded Muffinsaurs Studio and has since made a name for herself with her stunning animal wall murals and quirky illustrations. Join Stephanie in this fun and light-hearted doodling workshop and learn to sketch quintessentially Singaporean icons such as the beloved Merlion and the awe-inspiring Marina Bay Sands!

Due to overwhelming response, please note that admission tickets will be issued exactly 30 minutes before the start of each session (e.g. We will open the queue for this 1.30pm session, at 1.00pm). Due to space constraints, only visitors with admission tickets will be able to participate in the session .

Date: 10 August
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm 
Admission: Free, no registration required

Art for Singapore Workshop
(Supported by Bèbè Artist)

Join us in this sensory play activity where children will be encouraged to have fun, create and express themselves freely without inhibition! Participants will get to touch and explore different colours and textures as create their very own National Day Puzzle with ice-cream sticks whilst learning all about the colours and meanings behind Singapore’s national flag.

Due to overwhelming response, please note that admission tickets will be issued exactly 30 minutes before the start of each session (e.g. We will open the queue for this 2.30pm session, at 2.00pm). Due to space constraints, only visitors with admission tickets will be able to participate in the session .

Date: 10 August
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm 
Admission: Free, no registration required

Miniature Clay Sculpting Workshop
(Supported by TinyPinc Miniatures) 

From miniature plates of nasi lemak to trays of dimsum and Nyonya kuehs, there’s nothing that Malaysian clay artist Ling of TinyPinc Miniatures can’t create! Join Ling in this Miniature Clay Sculpting Workshop to learn more about the different kinds of colourful kuehs usually seen in Nyonya cuisine, and get crafty creating your own tray of miniature kueh arrangements from polymer clay!

Due to overwhelming response, please note that admission tickets will be issued exactly 30 minutes before the start of each session (e.g. We will open the queue for this 4.00pm session, at 3.30pm). Due to space constraints, only visitors with admission tickets will be able to participate in the session .

Date: 10 August
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm 
Admission: Free, no registration required

Stories of Our Nation 
(Supported by the Speak Good English Movement and Speak Mandarin Campaign)

Discover the stories behind our little red dot with our popular storytelling sessions conducted by local authors and veteran storytellers. Embark on a literary adventure with heart-warming stories such as What’s Inside the Red Box by Phua San San, a whimsical tale about Singapore’s Founding Father, the late Mr Lee Kwan Yew and his famous red briefcase.

Due to overwhelming response, please note that admission tickets will be issued exactly 30 minutes before the start of each session (e.g. We will open the queue for the 1.30pm storytelling session, at 1.00pm). Please note that only visitors with an admission ticket will be entitled to the National Day Fun Pack. Those without admission tickets will still be able to join the storytelling session, but will not receive the National Day Fun Pack

Date: 9 August (English) & 10 August (Chinese)
Time: 1.00pm – 1.30pm; 3.30pm – 4.00pm
Admission: Free, no registration required

Balestier Heritage Trail – National Day Edition!
(Supported by HomeTeamNS-JOM)

Date: 9 August
Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm (English)
Admission: $5 per person (includes Ondeh Ondeh Workshop and hokkien mee lunch at Warong Kim’s Seafood). Register here.