Malay Heritage Centre

List of Programmes:
• Cultural Showcase
• Instrumental Mania
• Vanishing Games
• Batik Xpress
• Pottery @ Work
• Heritage Trail
• Silat Appreciation Workshop

Introduction
One of the objectives of the Malay Heritage Centre is to create awareness and appreciation among young Singaporeans of their heritage, cultural, as well as historical roots.

To champion this, the Centre offers exciting 2-hr educational programmes specially designed for students.

Objectives
At the end of the visit, students should be able to:
1. Appreciate the role that MHC plays in preserving the Malay cultural heritage in Singapore ;
2. Explain the contributions made by the Malays to the development of Singapore ;
3. Explain the importance of preserving the Malay heritage in a multi-racial society like Singapore

Malay Cultural Showcase Package

Showtimes :
Available via Bookings Only

* Min 80 students for groups who wish to sit-in for shows other than the scheduled showtimes. This arrangement will be an exclusive booking.

• An introduction to the historic Istana Kampong Gelam and Gedung Kuning

• A 45-min cultural performance which starts with a demonstration of the traditional martial arts called “ Silat ”. Packed with traditional Malay dance, the cultural show will also include information on Malay customs and gestures. The show also promises interactive segments where the audiences chanced at playing traditional musical instruments and learn Malay dance moves!

• Tour the Malay Heritage Museum at your own pace

• Visit the informative sites within the Malay Heritage Centre; namely a 2-tonne replica of the Bugis Boat which include info panels that will enlighten visitors on the history and successes of the Bugis people, the Spice Garden and the Souvenir Shop

Traditional Instrumental Mania Package (min 20 pax)

• An introduction to the historic Istana Kampong Gelam and Gedung Kuning

• 50 minutes of excitement and fun where you'll be taught how to play two of the most popular instruments in traditional Malay music; Kompang and Angklung. Know the story behind the making of these instruments including its material and basic techniques. You'll surprise yourself with the wonderful music you can create by the end of the session!

• Tour the Malay Heritage Museum at your own pace

Instrumental Mania & Vanishing Games (min 20 pax)

“Congkak, Sepak Takraw, Batu Seremban and Capteh used to be popular before the arrival of modern games”

• An introduction to the historic Istana Kampong Gelam and Gedung Kuning

• Participants will be taught how to play either the Kompang or Angklung, which are two of the most popular instruments in traditional Malay music. Know the story behind the making of these instruments including its material and basic techniques

• Games such as “Congkak”, “Sepak Takraw”, “Batu Seremban ” and “ Capteh ” used to be popular before the arrival of modern games. In this segment, facilitators will re-introduce the traditional games and techniques with demonstration

• Tour the Malay Heritage Museum at your own pace

Batik Xpress Package (1 or 2 hrs) (min 20 pax)

• An introduction to the historic Istana Kampong Gelam and Gedung Kuning

• A 1-hr or 2-hr demo and hands-on session where students chance to learn the origins of Batik painting, the different types of materials suitable for the art, its do's and don'ts, as well as the technique in using the “ canting ” to draw.

Each student will be given a handkerchief-sized pre-waxed Batik drawing to paint and complete, after which can be taken home as a souvenir

For more information, refer to: Batik Programme 2007

• Tour the Malay Heritage Museum at your own pace

* Batik workshops are available in a detailed series of 5 sessions

Pottery @ Work Package (min 20 pax)

• An introduction to the historic Istana Kampong Gelam and Gedung Kuning

• Discover the beautiful world of ceramic art, where the humble clay is transformed into works of art of different shapes, colours and textures that reflect the Artist in every one of us

Students have the chance to witness the transformation from clay to earthenware

For more information, refer to: Pottery Programme 2007

• Tour the Malay Heritage Museum at your own pace

* Pottery workshops are available in detailed sessions

Heritage Trail @ Kampong Glam (min 20 pax)

Many do not know that Kampong Glam is the first settlement designated by Sir Stamford Raffles during his administration of Singapore . In line with our national direction in promoting cross-cultural heritage appreciation, the Malay Heritage Centre presents the Heritage Trail @ Kampong Glam Program.

Walk the trail with us and rediscover the first settlement through sights, sounds and smells back into centuries before.

Each trail will start at the Malay Heritage Museum ; then venturing out to the allocated sites, before ending the day with some light refreshments.

Glam Trail 1 (3hrs)
Starting/Ending Point : Malay Heritage Centre
Malay Heritage Centre -> Hajjah Fatimah Mosque -> Madrasah Alsagoff -> Malabar Mosque -> Jalan Kubor (Cemetery Road) -> Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple -> Sri Krishnan Temple -> St. Joseph's Catholic Church -> Arab Street & Bussorah Street -> Sultan Mosque

Glam Trail 2 (2hrs)
Starting/Ending Point : Malay Heritage Centre
Malay Heritage Centre -> Sultan Mosque -> Bussorah Street -> Baghdad Street -> Arab Street -> North Bridge Road -> Kandahar Street

* Available upon 2 – 3 weeks prior booking

Traditional Pencak Silat Appreciation Workshops @ MHC

Silat Pengantin Appreciation Workshop

This 1.5 hour interactive workshop serves as an introduction to the beauty and grace of Pencak Silat, the Malay Art of self-defence in performing Silat Pengantin.

During early Malay civilization, Silat Pengantin was performed for the Sultan; showcasing skills and competence of the Panglima; A Malay warrior. Silat Pengantin is still practiced today and is performed at Malay Weddings, where newlyweds are perceived to be the Sultanate for the day.

Discover the meaning behind each movement of Traditional Silat Pengantin and learn how to perform the Art whilst maintaining respect and etiquette.

Traditional Pencak Silat Appreciation Workshops:

For Pre-School/Kindergarten Students

The emphasis at this early stage in life is to let the students enjoy Pencak Silat via traditional and creative exercises that will strengthen the muscles and enhance flexibility of the joints.

For Primary School Students

At the ages of 6 – 12, participants will pair up, and together, they will appreciate the friendship, bonding and teamwork that will occur through Traditional Pencak Silat adventure training.

For Secondary School Students

Participants of this age group will learn to understand the importance of discipline and confidence. At this stage, they will undergo a series of exercises based on traditional aspects of Pencak Silat that will help boost their own self-image and confidence.

For Tertiary School Students

This workshop will further enhance the students' sense of maturity by inculcating the importance of strength of character and wisdom behind decision-making processes.

Workshops are conducted by respected Silat Guru; Paman Iskandar Muda.

For further details of focused Workshops, please refer to: Traditional Pencak Silat Appreciation Workshops @ MHC

Other Pencak Silat Workshops available:
• Traditional Pencak Silat Appreciation Workshop for Teachers
• Traditional Pencak Silat Appreciation Workshop for Tourists/Foreign Visitors

Other Information

Malay Heritage Museum Tour
Admission Rates: $4 per Adult
$3 per Child (7-12yrs) / Senior Citizen (60yrs & Above)
FREE (Children 6 years & below)
Guided Tour: Additional $3 per person (min 20pax)

For bookings/programmes pricing, please refer to:
School Programmes Catalogue 2007

For more enquiries, please contact:

Shafiq Aziz
Executive, Sales & Marketing
Tel: 6391 0454
E-mail: Shafiq_AZIZ@nhb.gov.sg

S. Rhaihana M Zaman
Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Tel: 6391 0462
E-mail: Rhaihana_ZAMAN@nhb.gov.sg