A Lighter Side Of History: Voices from the Sea

Sat | 10 Oct | 10.30am – 12.30pm

The Salon, Level 1

SGD 18

Join us for a workshop where participants will hear from the Orang Seletar community and experience their living heritage through the art of anyaman (traditional weaving).

At the heart of this programme is a sharing led by Orang Seletar artisans Jefree Salim, Anti Jahan, and Nek Leiti. Through their voices and stories, participants will be invited into the world of the Orang Laut. Listen to their histories, their deep connections to the Johor–Singapore Straits, and how coastal life, movement and belonging have shaped their identity over generations.

Following the sharing, participants will try their hand at anyaman by weaving their own headwear to take home, experiencing firsthand how weaving is intertwined with the community's relationship with natural materials, coastal environments and daily life.

The session closes with a facilitated reflection and dialogue, where participants are invited to consider how they can engage respectfully with and support Singapore's diverse living heritage.

This programme is recommended for 13 years and above. Photos taken during the programme may be used in the Museum’s publicity material.

This programme is Culture Pass eligible. For Singaporeans who wish to use their Culture Pass credits, please click here.

Terms & Conditions

1. Each person may purchase up to 2 tickets (i.e. 2 x individual tickets). We reserve the right to cancel any additional tickets purchased.

2. All tickets purchased are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-transferable.

3. Photographs and video recordings taken during the workshop may be used in the Museum’s publicity materials. If you have any queries or concerns, please approach our staff.

4. By registering for the workshop, each participant:

(i) consents to sharing their personal information, including phone number and email address, with the Museum for purposes relating to the workshop, and

(ii) declares that they are not experiencing any symptoms associated with communicable or infectious diseases including but not limited to fever, cough, sore throat or runny nose.

5. The Museum is not responsible for any injuries, loss or damage suffered by any participant as a result of their participation in the workshop.

6. All information is correct at time of publication. The National Museum of Singapore reserves the right to modify the programme without prior notice.

For enquiries, please email us at [email protected].