Singapore HeritageFest 2025: Peranakan Beadwork & Converse Chuck 70s

Join Chinese Peranakan-founded ManekNya in transforming a modern classic, the Converse Chuck 70, with vibrant Peranakan beadwork in this hands-on cultural experience! Select and sew colourful beads into personalized designs that beautifully merge traditional craftsmanship with streetwear aesthetics and bring home your unique footwear that tells your own Singapore story.

About ManekNya

ManekNya was founded by two sisters, Swee Lin and Swee May, who shared a passion for preserving and promoting their cultural heritage. Their goal is to not only provide beautiful, high-quality products but also to educate and inspire others to appreciate the art and culture behind it. They hope to be able to preserve and promote this beautiful craft for future generations to enjoy.

About Converse Chuck 70

A Converse icon from the 1970's remastered for today with superior craftsmanship and premium materials. The Chuck 70 offers a blank canvas for you to tell your own stories, whether you're expressing yourself through style or activity.

Location: Bugis Street, Level 2, CSL B12 (Use escalator next to Cheng Yan Place entrance)

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm


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Frame Your Heritage by Bugis Town

This May, in celebration of Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage and SG60, Bugis Town presents a series of exclusively-created workshops, where heritage crafts meet modern sensibilities.

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Terms and Conditions:

i.) Confirmation is on a first come, first served basis.

ii.) Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email.

iii.) The participant must present their confirmation email on the day of the workshop.

iv.) Kindly arrive 10 minutes earlier for registration.

v.) Tickets are non-refundable.

vi.) Other conditions apply.

Also check out other Workshops in Singapore, Arts events in Singapore.