Beyond the Surface: Understanding Chinese Culture Through Solar Terms, Festivals & Names
Beyond the Surface: Understanding Chinese Culture Through Solar Terms, Festivals & Names
[SG Culture Pass] Workshop in Mandarin
Redeem your SG Culture Pass for an immersive Mandarin-language workshop exploring the deep philosophy of the 24 solar terms and traditional festivals. Share the stories behind your name and enjoy a sensory cultural experience complete with traditional snacks and a DIY souvenir.
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[SG Culture Pass] Workshop in English
Use your SG Culture Pass to embark on an English-led journey through the 24 solar terms and the fascinating stories behind Chinese names. Enjoy traditional food tastings and create a personalized heritage booklet in this immersive 3-hour session.
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Workshop in Mandarin
Journey into the heart of Chinese heritage with this 3-hour Mandarin workshop focused on the wisdom of solar terms and the poetry of names. Engage in meaningful dialogue, taste seasonal cultural treats, and preserve your reflections in a custom heritage booklet.
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Workshop in English
Discover the hidden meanings within Chinese festivals and the origins of Singapore's street names in this engaging 3-hour English workshop. Take home a handcrafted DIY heritage collection and a deeper appreciation for the values that shape cultural identity.
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Highlights
Embark on a poetic journey through the seasons at the "Beyond the Surface" workshop in Singapore. This immersive cultural experience follows the heartbeat of the year, guided by the ancient wisdom of the 24 solar terms and traditional Chinese festivals. You will uncover the deep philosophy and life lessons hidden within nature's cycles while enjoying a warm, storytelling atmosphere. It is a unique opportunity to reconnect with heritage in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Dive into interactive sessions where you will explore the fascinating stories behind names—both personal and those of Singapore's historic streets. Participants will create their own "Heritage Collection" DIY booklet, serving as a beautiful keepsake to pass on cultural memories to future generations. The workshop also features traditional food tastings and hands-on crafts to engage all your senses. You will leave with a renewed appreciation for the values and customs that continue to shape identity across time.
- Poetry of the Seasons: Explore the 24 solar terms and traditional festivals through immersive storytelling and creative crafts.
- The Power of Names: Uncover the hidden meanings behind Chinese names and the fascinating history of Singapore's street names.
- Personal Keepsake: Create a custom "Heritage Collection" DIY booklet to record your reflections and preserve cultural memories.
- Sensory Experience: Enjoy traditional Chinese food tastings and hands-on activities that bring ancient traditions to life.
- Bridging Traditions: Gain a deeper understanding of how nature, values, and language interweave to shape modern Chinese identity.
Itinerary
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Part 1: Solar Terms & Traditional Festivals
1 hourInteractiveExplore the journey from spring to winter through storytelling, crafts, and food tasting to see how nature and values are interwoven.Part 2: The Story of Names & Identity
1 hourDiscussionUnderstand the cultural roots of personal names and the stories behind Singapore's street names to connect with your identity.Part 3: Heritage Collection DIY Booklet
1 hourHands-onCompile your learnings and reflections into a personalized keepsake booklet to take home.
What's included
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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Additional information
- Mandarin Workshop: Saturday, Sunday, Friday; 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM
- English Workshop: Saturday, Sunday): 2:00 PM
- Last entry is at 2:30 PM.
- Each ticket admits one participant only.
- Tickets are non-transferable and must be presented upon entry.
- Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees.
- [SG Culture Pass] options are available for eligible participants.
- Workshop conducted in Mandarin or English depending on selected option; bilingual materials provided.
- Participants must be 18 years old and above.
- Valid photo ID matching the ticket name.
- Mobile or printed Pelago voucher.
- Please contact the provider for specific accessibility details regarding the Kim Chuan Drive venue.
- Your booking will receive instant confirmation.
- No cancellations or refunds are allowed for this activity.
- Present your mobile or printed voucher at the entrance for verification.
- Ticket is valid for the selected activity date ONLY.
Location
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House of Planners Pte Ltd
VND 2.065.900
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It is evident that the organizers placed great importance on this workshop. It was very thoughtfully planned, the family were friendly, and it was a very pleasant experience overall.
It was awesome and even more awesome delicious aurhentic snacks and some even tasting for first time. Presentation was very interactive and vividly presented and uniquely 3 dimensional with our names popped into the activity book to make it our very own with generous tools as gifts. Can't wait to to recommend this cultural experience workshop to my friends.
Mr. Yap has gave all us an insight of the ancient Chinese 24 solar system. The program also provided some traditional food tasting for all participants.