[SGHeritageFest] Telok Ayer Temples Historical & Cultural Tour - 17 May

This is part of Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) 2026

Learn about how the early Chinese migrants in Singapore arrive in Singapore and admire 200 years old temples intricate motifs, reliefs & architecture that are a living testimony of Singapore's trading port, maritime history and a racial & religious harmonious society since the 1800s.
Goddess of the Sea, Mazu, is the protector for many of our Singaporean ancestors who came from the Southern China in 1800s and 1900s. Mazu is known to roam the sea and the guardian to many seafarers and fisherman. On the 23rd Day of the 3rd Lunar Month, many temples worldwide including Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore, will hold grand ceremony to celebrate her birthday.

Discover Telok Ayer and these temples which all once faced the vast sea. As we discover the past and relevance then and now as you walk down the streets and memory lanes. 

Get to know about the lady, Mazu, who was honoured with an imperial title at least 36 times over 700 hundred years from Song to Qing dynasty while carefully examining the 2 imperial scrolls! Join us as uncover the truth of how important these temples to the Singaporean immigrants and seafarers once as a fishing port and till to-date.

Explore with us as we visit the oldest Hokkien and UNESCO winning temple in Singapore to find out more about this benevolent lady. Be awe by the imperial scroll found in this temple!

Most importantly, Appreciate and Discover deeply in these Chinese Temples and Chinese Heritage. Together, we admire these 200 years old temples and the intricate motifs, reliefs and architecture that is a living testimony of Singapore's trading port and a racial harmony society dated since the 1800s.

ORGANIZER

The Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) is the HeritageSG, a subsidiary of National Heritage Board (NHB)’s signature annual outreach event that celebrates the many facets of Singapore’s diverse heritage and culture. SHF works with individuals, groups and communities to co-create programmes and offerings. This allows the festival to uncover lesser-known stories and narratives, engender a greater sense of ownership, and empower Singaporeans to safeguard and promote our shared heritage. The inaugural edition of SHF was staged in 2004, and since then, the festival has continued to provide on-site and online experiences with yearly themes that focus on different aspects of Singapore’s heritage.

NOTE:1. This guided tour will be conducted physically by a Licensed STB Tourist Guide.2. Limited slots are available, please register early to avoid disappointment.3. In case of unforeseen circumstances, HeyLadTour reserves the right to change the itinerary at short notice without prior notice to the ticket holder.4. This guided tour will only proceed when there is a minimum of 4 participants. HeyLadTour reserves all rights to cancel the tour and refund all participants at short notice to the ticket holder.5. Please note that photographs and videos of attendees may be taken at this event. HeyLadTour may use these photographs and videos for publicity and outreach purposes.6. In the event that the ticket holder is unable to attend the event, tickets are non-refundable.7. HeyLadTour shall not be responsbile for any injuries arises during the tour. 8. Participants will receive a confirmation message prior the event, if not please do not hesitate to contact us.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Thian Hock Keng Temple, 158 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore, Singapore

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