OCT- DEC - Malay Heritage Centre

MALAY
HERITAGE
CENTRE
Programme Booklet 2014
OCT- DEC
CONTENTS
MALAY CULTUREFEST (MCF) 2014
01| MALAY CULTUREFEST CALENDAR
03| ABOUT MALAY CULTUREFEST 2014
04| MALAY CULTUREFEST HIGHLIGHTS
MALAY CULTUREFEST PROGRAMMES
05| FILM SCREENINGS
06| ARTS OF THE MAL AY WORLD, DANCE,
MUSIC, TALKS & WORKSHOPS
BUDI DAYA SPECIAL EXHIBITION
09|
10|
11|
12|
13|
ABOUT BUDI DAYA
ARTEFACT HIGHLIGHTS
ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT THE GUNUNGAN
EXHIBITION PROGRAMMES
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
14|
15|
16|
PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
BUSTAN LECTURE SERIES
LINTAS NUSANTARA
REGULAR PROGRAMMES
17|
18|
19|
LET’S PL AY: TRADITIONAL MAL AY GAMES
GALLERIES ALIVE!
GUIDED TOUR & COMMUNIT Y LEARNING FUND
MALAY CULTUREFEST (MCF) 2014 | 01
MALAY CULTUREFEST
CALENDAR (13 OCT – 2 NOV)
13
Monday
Budi Daya & Malay
CultureFest 2014
Launch
14
Tuesday
17
Friday
8.30pm – 9.30pm:
Rantau Berbisik by
Nan Jombang*
18
Saturday
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
8.30pm – 9.30pm:
Ulek Mayang
Showcase
2.00pm – 3.30pm:
Public Lecture Series
15
Wednesday
8.30pm – 9.30pm:
Gamelan Asmaradana
16
Thursday
10.00am – 10.45am:
Galleries Alive! Wayang Kulit
20
8.30pm – 9.30pm:
Sarikaik & Sang Hawa
by Nan Jombang*
19
Sunday
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
4.30pm onwards: Silat
Showcase by NTU
Monday
Closed
21
Tuesday
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
8.30pm – 9.30pm:
Neighbourhood
Sketches
22
Wednesday
Deepavali
8.30pm – 9.30pm:
Neighbourhood
Sketches
23
Thursday
8.30pm onwards:
Movie Nights Fenomena
* Registration is required for the programmes due to limited capacity.
Friday
27
8.30pm onwards:
Movie Nights Bunohan
25
Saturday
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
2.00pm – 6.00pm:
Pusaka Cleansing
3.00pm – 4.30pm:
Lecture – Sacred Sirih*
8.00pm – 10.00pm:
Cerita Hikayat Agus
Nur Amal & Wayang
Beber*
26
Sunday
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
8.00pm – 10.00pm:
Cerita Hikayat Agus
Nur Amal & Wayang
Beber*
Monday
Closed
28
Tuesday
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
29
Wednesday
8.00pm – 9.00pm:
Cultivating Roots by
Kaizen
30
Thursday
4.30pm onwards:
Samrah Dance by
Bedok Green & Yuying
Secondary School
31
Friday
8.30pm – 10.30pm:
Fusion Wayang Kulit*
01
Saturday
10.00am – 10.45am
& 3.00pm – 3.45pm:
Traditional Malay
Games
8.30pm – 10.30pm:
Fusion Wayang Kulit*
02
Sunday
5.00pm – 7.00pm: Kuda
Kepang Showcase
8.30pm – 10.30pm:
Ghazal of the
Ocean of Love
02 | MALAY CULTUREFEST (MCF) 2014
24
MALAY CULTUREFEST (MCF) 2014 | 03
ABOUT MALAY CULTUREFEST
MALAY CULTUREFEST 2014
In celebration of the arts and culture of
the Malays, the Malay Heritage Centre
(MHC) will be organising a 3-week long
Malay CultureFest that introduces
a wonderful mix of traditional and
contemporary programmes by local
and regional performers! The festival,
which marks the 2nd anniversary
of the re-opening of the centre,
will allow visitors to choose from and experience a multitude of Malay cultural
expressions - from the passive witnessing, to the sensory and the participatory.
In conjunction with the festival, MHC will also offer free entry for all visitors to its
permanent galleries and also its new special exhibition, Budi Daya.
DATE
13 October –
2 November
VENUE
Lawn
ADMISSION
Free
All programmes are free and will be conducted in English unless otherwise stated.
LAUNCH CEREMONY OF MALAY CULTUREFEST & BUDI DAYA
EXHIBITION
Join us for the launch of our Malay CultureFest 2014 and Budi Daya special exhibition
and experience a musical journey entitled “The Rhythms of the Nusantara” which
will trace the beats and songs of Java, Minangkabau, Terengganu and the Johor Riau
region, thus highlighting the diversity of Singapore Malays.
DATE
Monday, 13 October
2014
TIME
8.30pm – 10.00pm
VENUE
Lawn
ADMISSION
Free
NAN JOMBANG*
Catch Nan Jombang’s performances as the
contemporary dance company from West
Sumatra, Indonesia presents three dance pieces
– Rantau Berbisik, Sarikaik & Sang Hawa.
*Registration is required
Image Credit: Fiona Cullen.
DATE
Friday & Saturday,
17 & 18 October
TIME
8.30pm – 10.00pm
VENUE
Auditorium
FUSION WAYANG KULIT*
Image Credit: Arthur Pang.
DATE
Friday & Saturday,
31 October & 1 November
(In conjunction with Budi Daya Exhibition)
For the first time in Singapore, watch a Star Warsinspired performance of Fusion Wayang Kulit!
Grab this chance to witness and compare wayang
kulit in its traditional form and one that visual
artist Tintoy Chuo and his team have created.
*Registration is required and performance will
be conducted in Malay.
TIME
8.30pm – 10.30pm
VENUE
Auditorium
GHAZAL OF THE OCEAN LOVE
This year, MHC is paying tribute to Ghazal’s very own ‘wailing nightingale’, the
songstress Rosiah Chik, who voice resonated through the airwaves in the 60s and 70s
with love poems, syair, gurindam which embodies Ghazal music. Expect a modern
twist to classical ghazal with improvisations from the ‘Arkestra’ and traditional
instruments such as the gambus and tabla.
DATE
Sunday, 2 November
TIME
8.30pm – 10.30pm
VENUE
Lawn
04 | MALAY CULTUREFEST (MCF) 2014
MALAY CULTUREFEST
HIGHLIGHTS
MALAY CULTUREFEST PROGRAMMES – FILMS | 05
MALAY CULTUREFEST
PROGRAMMES
FILM SCREENINGS
MOVIE NIGHTS @ MHC
Calling all fans young and old! Whether
you are a serious film buff or looking
for a weekend activity, join us for a
picnic under the stars as we screen
classic favourites and new offerings
right here on our lawn. So bring your
picnic mat, family and friends and soak
in the magical movie atmosphere at
the Malay Heritage Centre.
DATE
Thursday & Friday,
23 & 24 October
TIME
8.30pm onwards
FENOMENA(1990) | THURSDAY, 23 OCTOBER
In Malay, without English subtitles.
In Fenomena, we follow the story of Isabella, a girl who returned from London
to Terengganu, Malaysia. Suffering from a mysterious illness and diagnosed with
only 6 more months to live, Isabella was determined to find a cure. Her search
brought her back to Bukit Besi, where her father’s ex-gardener, Pak Labib, who
is also a traditional healer, lives. Would Isabella be able to find her the cure to her
mysterious illness?
BUNOHAN(2012) | FRIDAY, 24 OCTOBER
In Malay, with English subtitles.
Bunohan tells the tragic story of three estranged brothers, Bakar, Adil and Ilham.
Set in the rural village of Bunohan, Ilham is hired to kill Adil who is on the run after
escaping from an illegal kickboxing tournament. Bakar, a seemingly pious and
filial son returns back to the village with a dark agenda as he tries to convince their
ailing father to sell their land. In this village, fate has brought the three brothers
together once again as they struggle with their own desires and dark past.
SILAT SHOWCASE
Join us as NTU’s Silat Club present to us a special showcase on the art of silat. The
showcase, which includes a synchronized trio demonstration, will also have an
interactive portion where visitors get to learn some silat moves.
DATE
Sunday, 19 October
TIME
4.30pm – 5.30pm
VENUE
Lawn
CERITA HIKAYAT AGUS NUR AMAL & WAYANG BEBER*
Young visitors and families can participate in this interactive story telling programme
by Agus Nur Amal, which merges traditional storytelling with the use of found items
and props. To pair with Agus Nur Amal’s storytelling is a collaboration between
Ethnic Shadows and Dani Iswardana. The collaboration introduces a fascinating
story telling genre, which utilises a pictured scroll.
A Budi Daya exhibition programme.
DATE
Saturday & Sunday,
25 & 26 October
TIME
8.00pm – 10.00pm
VENUE
Auditorium
*Performance will be held in Malay
KUDA KEPANG SHOWCASE
The kuda kepang is a uniquely Javanese activity which usually accompanies weddings
or coming of age rituals. However, the form can also be practiced on its own as a
showcase of human physic and as a death defying spectacle.
DATE
Sunday, 2 November
TIME
5.00pm – 7.00pm
VENUE
Lawn
06 | MALAY CULTUREFEST PROGRAMMES – ARTS OF THE MALAY WORLD
ARTS OF THE MALAY WORLD
MALAY CULTUREFEST PROGRAMMES – DANCE & MUSIC | 07
DANCE & MUSIC
ULEK MAYANG SHOWCASE
Ulek Mayang is ritualised dance performance that is usually held during harvest or
prior to fishing season. This folk performance and song can today be found in film and
pop music but the original form is still performed in the rural parts of Terengganu.
DATE
Tuesday, 14 October
TIME
8.30pm – 9.30pm
VENUE
Lawn
GAMELAN ASMARADANA
Enjoy a relaxing evening of Sundanese music from West Java. Don’t miss out as
Gamelan Asmaradana brings to you an exciting performance of traditional pieces
with upbeat and catchy Jaipong dance tunes!
DATE
Wednesday, 15 October
TIME
8.30pm – 9.30pm
VENUE
MHC Plaza
NEIGHBOURHOOD SKETCHES: LANGKAH NADA KITA
Neighbourhood sketches presents to you a showcase of traditional Malay music in
Singapore. This month, we pay tribute to Malay music icons such as the famous P.
Ramlee, Hamzah Dolmat, Wandly Yazid, Zubir Said and many more!
DATE
Wednesday & Thursday
22 & 23 October
TIME
8.30pm – 9.30pm
VENUE
MHC Plaza
CULTIVATED ROOTS: WORK IN PROGRESS
Our art incubation group, Kaizen will be having their first showcase featuring sitespecific dances performed around the Malay Heritage Centre’s compound.
DATE
Wednesday, 29 October
TIME
8.30pm – 9.30pm
VENUE
MHC Compound
SAMRAH DANCE
Bedok Green and Yuying Secondary School’s Malay Dance Club showcases a unique
presentation of zapin and samrah dance. With the utilisation of props such as the
tikar mengkuang and tampi, this special dance collaboration is set to mesmerise the
crowd.
DATE
Thursday, 30 October
TIME
4.30pm – 5.30pm
VENUE
Courtyard 2
SACRED SIRIH: TRADITIONS & SYMBOLISM IN THE MALAY WORLD
The talk is about the culture behind the objects. We will also trace a path through
time. How did the simple practice of chewing betel leaf become a central meme
of Nusantaran civilisation? While sirih chewing is generally no longer practised in
urban settings, we continue to celebrate not just the ornate receptacles, but also
their medicinal properties and their role in traditional wedding ceremonies.
A Budi Daya exhibition programme.
DATE
Saturday, 25 October
TIME
3.00pm – 4.30pm
VENUE
Auditorium
GALLERIES ALIVE! - WAYANG KULIT
Watch the Malay Heritage Centre’s permanent galleries come alive with live
performances of traditional music or enjoy a wayang kulit performance as our dalang
tells the stories of Sang Kancil and his adventures.
DATE
Thursday, 16 October
TIME
10.00am – 10.45am
VENUE
Muzik Gallery
PUSAKA CLEANSING DEMO
Pusaka are treasured heirlooms that are passed down through generations. To care
for these old artefacts can be a trying task for those unfamiliar with the processes
and materials. This pusaka cleansing demo by Malay Art Gallery will share tips and
methods on how best to care for your heirlooms.
A Budi Daya exhibition programme.
DATE
Saturday, 25 October
TIME
2.00pm – 6.00pm
VENUE
Lawn
LET’S PLAY! TRADITIONAL MALAY GAMES
Come and learn more about traditional Malay games at the Malay Heritage Centre!
Learn skills you will need to play capteh, main lereng (wheel spinning), congkak
(traditional Malay board game), batu seremban (five stones) and many more. This
45-minute session will also invite participants to use their creativity as they invent
new and fun games with new found items.
DATE
7, 14, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25,
26, 28 October
TIME
10.00am – 10.45pm &
3.00pm – 4.30pm
VENUE
MHC Plaza
*Programmes require registration. For more information and registration,
please email NHB_MHC_Programmes@nhb.gov.sg or call 6391 0450 (Tue – Sun,
10.00am – 6.00pm) for more information.
08 | MALAY CULTUREFEST PROGRAMMES – LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
BUDI DAYA EXHIBITION | 09
ABOUT BUDI DAYA
BUDI DAYA SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Showcasing artefacts alongside contemporary art, Budi Daya explores the value and
meaning of ‘culture’ from the Malay perspective. Budaya, the Malay word for ‘culture’,
extends into the concepts of budi and daya as expressed in the exhibition title. Budi
originates from the Sanskrit buddhi, meaning ‘intellect’ or ‘wisdom’, but when
adapted into the Malay language, has expanded to include ‘ethics’ and ‘graciousness’.
Daya refers to a person’s or community’s abilities, skills and capacities.
Taken together, they express the notion of enacting budi in thought, emotion, speech
and conduct which are held up as prized virtues. The multi-layered exhibition will
feature 57 artefacts drawn from the National Collection and private loans as well as
18 new commissions, performances and existing works by artists from Singapore,
Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam.
DATE
13 October 2014 –
29 March 2015
TIME
Tuesdays – Sundays:
10.00am – 6.00pm
Last entry at 5.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
VENUE
Galleries 1 & 2
ADMISSION
Free
Serving Basket with Spoon
Early to mid-20th century | Madura,
East Java
On loan from Asian Civilisations
Museum, National Heritage Board
Crocodile-shaped Jongkong (Ingot)
18th century | Perak, Malay Peninsula
On loan from Asian Civilisations
Museum, National Heritage Board
Tepak Sirih
(Equipment for betel-chewing)
20th century | Sumatra
On loan and image courtesy of the Khir
Johari Collection
Photographer: Yunos Salajudin
Bamboo and rattan string
Early 20th century | Malaya
On loan from Asian Civilisations
Museum, National Heritage Board
10 | BUDI DAYA EXHIBITION
ARTEFACTS HIGHLIGHTS
BUDI DAYA EXHIBITION | 11
ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS
Izziyana binte Suhaimi (Singapore)
b. 1986
SMALL STUDIES OF AN EVERYDAY
PRACTICE
2014
Embroidery and weaving
Collection of the Artist
Rosalisham Ismail aka
ISE@Roslisham Ismail (Malaysia)
b. 1972
THE LANGKASUKA COOKBOOK
2014
Photographic print on canvas
performance in January 2015
and
Collection of the Artist
Rizman Putra (Singapore) | b. 1978
A NADA STORY
2014
Mixed media installation, performance in
January 2015
Collection of the Artist
GUNUNGAN
One of the most distinctive theatrical forms which continues to be practised
throughout the Nusantara is the wayang kulit or shadow puppet theatre. This ancient
form has existed for at least 800 years. It features two main traditions, one originating
from the island of Java in the south and the other from Kelantan along the northeast
coast of the Malay Peninsula. Traditional wayang kulit draws mainly from the Indian
legends of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Aside from stock characters, a key element
of wayang kulit is the kekayon or gunungan as it is named in the Javanese tradition,
or the pokok beringin in the Kelantanese tradition.
Despite aesthetic differences, both the gunungan and pokok beringin (hereafter,
referred to as gunungan) share similar functions and symbolism.
The ultimate goal, nirvana (enlightenment and
freedom from rebirth), is symbolised by the
tundjung flower (water lily) blossom at the tip.
Tree motif made up of:
Earthbound lotus tree
Fig tree rooted in
+ rising from water
heaven
(symbol of fire)
(representing
‘creative breath’ / fire)
Snake wound round the trunk
with its head tilted to the
right represents navigating a
treacherous, meandering path in
order to do good.
Tree forks out into four sections
representing the four elements and the
four cardinal points.
Animals representative of the
lower order of creation (earthly
desires), with birds symbolising
man as God’s highest creation.
Closed building can be understood
as female, with tree as male.
United, they form life.
Giants (Raksasas) guard the gateway
(gapura) to our spiritual temple.
Overall shape of a mountain
(Mount Meru)
On loan from Kesenian Tedja Timur 1948
12 | BUDI DAYA EXHIBITION
ABOUT THE GUNUNGAN
BUDI DAYA EXHIBITION | 13
EXHIBITION PROGRAMMES
MAKE YOUR OWN ‘GUNUNGAN’
Can YOU identify the various elements in the ‘gunungan’? Create your own
gunungan at our booth and get creative as you personalise it!
CURATORS’ TOURS
DATE
Friday, 24 October 2014
Friday, 21 November
2014
Saturday, 24 January
2015
TIME
7.30pm – 8.30pm
VENUE
Galleries 1 & 2
7.00pm
Join us for after-hours tours as Budi Daya curators introduce the different
artefacts and contemporary artworks in the exploration of the value and meaning
of ‘culture’ from the Malay perspective.
To register, please call 6391 0450 or email NHB_MHC_Programmes@nhb.gov.sg.
ARTISTS’ PERFORMANCE
In conjunction with Art Week Singapore 2015
DATE : Saturday, 24 January 2015
Kindly check our website for updates on programmes.
Photography: Masahiro Sugano
PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
Malay Heritage Centre’s (MHC’s) Public Lecture Series is an annual lecture series
which promote a fuller understanding of Malay heritage and culture in relation
to topics foregrounded in MHC’s permanent galleries. The lectures range from
academic talks to community forums in line with MHC’s annual themes and features
speakers drawn from the academic, community and cultural circles. The upcoming
cycle will revolve around this year’s theme on Nilai or Values.
Understanding The Notion of “Budi” in Malay Culture: What It Means and
Why It Matters?
A culture is a social system that shares a set of common values. It influences our
expectations of what is appropriate or inappropriate. Whereas some values can be
considered universal, other values are considered culture-dependent. In the context
of Malay culture, one of the key common values is the notion known as “budi”. This
paper tries to address the notion of “budi” and why it matters in our society. Among
the issues discussed are “budi and skill”, “budi and success” and “budi as moral and/
or intellectual virtues”.
DATE
Saturday, 18 October
TIME
2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE
Auditorium
ADMISSION
Free
SPEAKER
Dr. Lim Kim Hui
Kindly check our website www.malayheritage.sg , Facebook page or Visitor
Services for more information and updates.
14 | SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES | 15
BUSTAN LECTURE
BUSTAN: SASTERA DI TAMAN WARISAN MELAYU
Bustan is a new initiative by the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) in collaboration with
NUS Department of Malay Studies, focusing on Malay literature, its values and roles
in nation building and the construction of the modern Malay identity. In order to gain
a broad perspective on the different roles literature has played throughtout the Malay
history, Bustan will invite speakers from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
DATE
Saturday, 15 November
TIME
2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE
Auditorium
ADMISSION
Free
SPEAKER
Mr Syed Mohd Zakir
Syed Othman
Kindly check our website www.malayheritage.sg , Facebook page or Visitor
Services for more information and updates.
LINTAS NUSANTARA 2014:
KEMBARA MELAYU-JAWA
Returning for the third time, Lintas Nusantara
will delve into the foundation of Classical Malay
Dance which resonates across the Malay
regions of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Watch dancers from Indonesia and Singapore
collaborate to present Srimpi Pendelori and
other dance forms from North Sumatra, South Sulawesi and Yogyakarta.
About Guntur Mataram Dance Company (GMDC)
Guntur Mataram Dance Company (GMDC) was founded in 2004 in the Special Region
of Yogyakarta by a group of artists that include the late RM Irawan; Koko Sudaarmaji;
Saryono, and is currently involved in a variety of activities such as joint exercises;
collaborative performances; festivals and others.
As a continuation of the programme, GMDC has successfully pioneered a cultural
exchange programme in Singapore through the inaugural LINTAS NUSANTARA
(Across the Archipelago), held jointly with the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) and the
DATE
18 – 22 November
VENUE
MHC
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Javanese Dance Workshop Part I & II
9.00am - 12noon & 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Auditorium
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Malay (Deli) Workshop Part I & II
9.00am - 12noon & 2.00pm - 6.00pm, Auditorium
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Angguk Dance Showcase, 8.00pm onwards, Around Kampong Gelam area
Friday & Saturday, 21 & 22 November 2014
Dance Performance, 8.30pm - 10.00pm, Auditorium
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Registration is required for all programmes due to limited capacity.
- Kindly check out our website at www.malayheritage.sg, Facebook page or Visitor Services for
more information and updates.
16 | SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
LINTAS NUSANTARA
REGULAR PROGRAMMES | 17
REGULAR PROGRAMMES
LET’S PLAY: TRADITIONAL MALAY GAMES
Come and learn more about traditional Malay games at the
Malay Heritage Centre! Learn skills you will need to play
capteh, main lereng (wheel spinning), congkak (traditional
Malay board game), batu seremban (five stones) and many
more. This 45-minute session will also invite participants to
use their creativity as they invent new and fun games with
new found items.
DATE
7, 14, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25,
26, 28 October
1, 4, 11, 18, 25
November
TIME
10.00am – 10.45am &
3.00pm – 3.45pm
VENUE
MHC Plaza
2, 9, 16, 23, 25, 30
December
NEIGHBOURHOOD SKETCHES*
Set along the vibrant esplanade of Bussorah
Street, visitors will get a chance to sample
the rich Malay culture presented in the
style of street performances. From martial
arts to songs of worship, Neighbourhood
Sketches will have something for every type
of culture vulture.
DATE
21 & 22 October
28 & 29 November
TIME
8.30pm – 9.30pm
VENUE
Bussorah Mall
*Neighbourhood Sketches in October will be held at the MHC Plaza.
18 | REGULAR PROGRAMMES
GALLERIES ALIVE!
Watch the Malay Heritage Centre’s permanent galleries come alive with live
performances of traditional music or enjoy a wayang kulit performance as our dalang
tells the stories of Sang Kancil and his adventures.
DATE
On any Thursdays
TIME
10.00am – 10.45am &
3.00pm – 3.45pm
VENUE
Permanent Galleries
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- This programme is available only for group bookings. Registration and booking is required
and has to be made at least 3 weeks before.
- All programmes are free but admission charges to the permanent galleries may apply to
international visitors. Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy free admission to the
Malay Heritage Centre.information and updates.
- Kindly check our website www.malayheritage.sg , Facebook page or Visitor Services for more
information and updates.
REGULAR PROGRAMMES | 19
GUIDED TOUR
Join our free guided tours of MHC’s permanent galleries and learn more about
Kampong Gelam as well as its significance to the Malay community from our
museum docents.
DATE
Tuesday – Friday
Thursday – Sunday
TIME
11.00 am
12.00 noon & 3.00 pm*
VENUE
Permanent Galleries
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Registration and starting point for free guided tours are at the Visitor Services Counter.
- Tours are conducted in English.
- Tour duration: 1 h 15 mins.
- Limited to 20 pax/tour.
- For groups of more than 20 pax, it is advisable to book your tours 2 weeks in advance.
- For corporate or special needs tours, please email your request to NHB_MHC@nhb.gov.sg.
- * The availability of the guided tours is subject to the availability of our volunteer docents.
COMMUNITY LEARNING FUND
Calling all teachers and students! Do you have a project, programme or performance
that will complement the Malay Heritage Centre’s permanent galleries or promote
Malay heritage and culture? If you do, submit your proposals to MHC’s Community
Learning Fund for funding support of up to $2,000 per school.
For queries and applications, please contact Mr John Tay at John_Tay@nhb.gov.sg .
ABOUT MALAY HERITAGE
CENTRE
Officially re-opened by Prime Minister
Lee Hsien Loong in September 2012,
the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC)
showcases the history, culture and
contributions of the Malay community
within the context of Singapore’s
history and multi-cultural society.
and the Malay community. Through
its exhibitions and programmes,
the centre aspires to be a vibrant
destination of historical and cultural
significance for both Singaporeans
and international visitors.
MHC is under the management
MHC’s permanent galleries focus on of the National Heritage Board in
the history of Kampong Gelam and partnership with The Malay Heritage
showcase an interesting collecting of Foundation.
artefacts from the National Collection
Organised by
A Heritage Institution of
Supported by
In Celebration of
VISITORS INFORMATION
ADDRESS:
85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501
OPENING HOURS:
Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00am – 6.00pm
Closed on Monday
Last admission at 5.30pm
GETTING TO MHC:
Nearest MRT Stations
Bugis (East-West Line)
Nicoll Highway (Circle Line)
Bus Services
2,7,10,12,14,16,32,33,51,61,63,70,80,100,
107,130,133,145,175,196,197,961,980
CONTACT US AT:
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facebook.com/malayheritage
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Pahang Street, Textile Centre, Sultan Plaza
Instagram: @malayheritage
NHB_MHC@nhb.gov.sg
+65 6391 0450
All information is correct at the time of printing.
Free entry for Singaporeans & PRs.