Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery

Museum Based Learning: Culture Archive

Take a trip with us to the cultural heartland of Kreta Ayer and join our “research team” to learn more about the contributions of the Chinese community! Students, playing the role of young researchers, will visit Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery and study the Intangible Cultural Heritage of five cultural arts – Chinese Opera, Chinese Puppetry, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Tea and Nanyin. They will also learn about the shophouses of the area and the history of a former famous street, Sago Lane.

Details

The learning journey comprises of a precinct walk around Chinatown Complex and Sago Street, where students will be introduced to various trades and architecture distinctive to Kreta Ayer. Thereafter, students head to Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery to explore 5 stations that feature various lessons and activities relating to Chinese culture and heritage.

Learning Objectives

Students will be guided to recognise the contributions made by the Chinese community in the development of Singapore and understand the importance of knowing Singapore’s history and multicultural heritage, as well as the stories of the different people who came to Singapore to make up Singapore society, and the stories of our families.

Learning Objectives

Through guided field work, Students will learn about the history of Kreta Ayer and the cultural practices of the Chinese community in Singapore. Students will also explore real-life stories of prominent Kreta Ayer community members to understand their contributions towards nation-building and their significance in multicultural Singapore.

Target Audience: Primary 4 students

Runtime: February to May, July to November

Fee: $8 before GST (MOE funding provided to schools)

Modality: In-person

Duration of Session: 2.5 hours

Capacity: 100 pax per session

Relevant Commemorative Days: Racial Harmony Day, National Day

Website: https://www.bookmuseums.nhb.gov.sg/programmepreview/3fa6d83a-f6a6-4076-b951-01441eb2e94b

Mode of registration: Online through website link.

Due Date for registration: 6 weeks in advance of visit

Contact: nhb_kahg_mbl@nhb.gov.sg Photograph belongs to National Heritage Board. Image courtesy of Horizon Primary School.