Jom Kenal Pulau! (Let’s Get to Know the Islands!) Activity

About the Programme

This family-friendly educational booth introduces participants to the language, culture and knowledge of the Orang Laut and Orang Pulau communities through an interactive learning experience. Learn words commonly used by Singapore’s Southern Islanders through a game of

Pulau Lingo! Engage your senses by identifying indigenous plants and molluscs important to islander cuisine and traditional medicine through smell and touch.

About the Facilitators

Orang Laut SG is a collective dedicated to bringing light to the traditions and cultures of the Orang Laut/ Orang Pulau community. Driven by the goal of claiming the narrative of the Southern Islands, the collective advocates for the cultural preservation of the Orang Laut/Pulau culture through the reclamation of heritage spaces and highlighting unique traditions of the Orang Laut/Pulau community, such as maritime craftsmanship, cuisine and spiritual practices.

About All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2025

All Things Singapore (AT SG) 2025 invites you to dive into the enchanting world of Singapore’s islands. Experience dynamic performances that reimagine island life, interactive installations that celebrate nature and island communities, and insightful programmes that uncover rich stories and legacies. Journey through our islands’ vibrant spirit with a unique blend of arts, history and creativity at the National Library and National Archives of Singapore. So, join us for All Things Singapore 2025, where heritage, arts and culture come alive after dark.

Discover more at go.gov.sg/atsg2025.

About Singapore Night Festival 2025

The Singapore Night Festival (SNF) is the signature arts and culture festival in the vibrant Bras Basah.Bugis precinct, organised by HeritageSG, a subsidiary of the National Heritage Board. Since its inception in 2008, the annual festival has presented a diverse mix of artworks and performances by local and international artists, featuring cross-disciplinary acts and influences which continue to push the boundaries and enthral festival-goers.

Find out more at www.heritage.sg/sgnightfest.