Batik Nyonyas Weekend Festival

“In-Kueh-Dible" inflatables​

Colourful kueh come to life in this interactive artwork by Bunch of Monkeys. Meet and play with inflatable characters in the shape of Peranakan kueh, right outside the doors of the Peranakan Museum. 

MARACOSA Screening & Kueh Party

Experience the magic of MARACOSA, a non-verbal puppet performance by Papermoon Puppet Theatre. Set in a batik workshop, discover how young hearts find new ways to embrace tradition through the relationship between a grandmother and her grandchild. Join us for this special family screening and enjoy complimentary kueh*!

 

Suitable for ages 4 and up.

 

*One kueh per person. While supplies last

Little Crafts: Batik Motif Plushie

Stop by a drop-in craft session and create your own charming felt bird plushie, inspired by vibrant avian motifs from batiks in the exhibition.*

*While supplies last

Little Crafts: Mini Batik Painting

Bring out your inner artist by designing and painting your own mini batik. Choose from a selection of motifs inspired by batiks in the special exhibition.*

*While supplies last

Bunga Rampay with The Peranakan Association Singapore


Discover the art of bunga rampay (“mixed flowers”), a shared tradition among Malay, Indonesian, and Peranakan communities. Select fresh flowers, pandan leaves, and aromatic ingredients to scent your home, and discover the cultural significance of this Southeast Asian tradition.

Dress up at The Batik Shop

Visit The Batik Shop to learn how to wear a sarong! Try on different outfits and pose for a polaroid picture with friends and family*.

*One picture per person. While supplies last.

Sing along with Peranakan Sayang


Get ready for a joyful celebration with Peranakan Sayang! Bring the whole family together to dance and sing along to beloved melodies. 

Sing & Swing with Gendang Akustika

Join us for an afternoon of dondang sayang, a traditional Malay and Peranakan art form that combines music, poetry, and singing, performed by Gendang Akustika.

Dancing Shadows: Tales from the Wayang Screen


Step into an enchanting world where shadows come alive! This wayang kulit performance by Sri Warisan features tales from the Ramayana and local legends, performed with puppets adorned in vibrant batik patterns.

The Amazing Sarong: A Sensory Storytelling Programme


Embark on a vibrant sensory journey with your little ones as they explore colours, textures, and patterns through storytelling, movement, and hands-on play.

 

Suitable for ages 18 months to 4 years.

Registration required.

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Storytelling in the Galleries 


Jump into the world of Indonesian myths and legend with local storyteller Nadya Hashim, also known as The Storytelling Fairy. 

 

Suitable for ages 6 and up.
Registration required.

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Plant-to-Palette: Natural Dye Workshop

Discover the artistry of natural dyes and experiment with a floral-inspired wax stencilling activity on paper canvas – a unique spin on the traditional wax-resist technique used to make batik.  

 

Suitable for ages 6 and up.
Registration required.

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