4 New Exhibitions at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Discover the development of Singapore ​a​rt​     ​  

Over the past 100 years, Singaporean artists have blazed a unique path to create a ​vibrant ​art scene. ​This ​exhibition will ​display ​150 paintings ​and ​calligraphic works from the Qiu Zhai’s Singapore Art Collection and 21 artworks from​ the local Chinese newspaper​ Lianhe Zaobao’s collection. The exhibition brings together different generations of artists from the past century, including first-generation masters as well as their contemporary counterparts in a magnificent display of Singapore art history. Some of the well-known pieces include Catching Butterflies by Cheong Soo Pieng, Three Goats by Chen Wen Hsi, Durian​s​, Rambutan​s​, Mangosteen​s​ by Liu Kang and A Happy Family by Chen Chong Swee.  

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100 Years of Singapore Arts 
Date: 2 June to 16 July 2023 
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 7 
Admission is Free 

Learn about Chinese banquet culture in Singapore 

Banquets have a deep history in Chinese culture. The practice of hiring banquet caterers for important occasions has evolved over time, but the tradition of hospitality through shared meals remains a cornerstone of Chinese Singaporean culture. From traditional wedding banquets held in temporary tents to celebratory meals in modern housing estates and community centres, banquets have brought communities together and contributed to the distinctiveness of Chinese Singaporean culture.

Head down to​ the​ Eating Table exhibition to explore the origins of Singapore Chinese banquet caterers and how these feasts have evolved to incorporate diverse cultural influences, resulting in a unique and dynamic culinary landscape in Singapore.

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Eating Table 
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Level 9 & 10 Foyer 
Date: 1 June 2023 to 31 October 2023 
Admission is Free

Discover the vernacular shrine landscape in urban Singapore 

Many Singaporeans express their ​daily ​religious practices through vernacular shrines erected next to trees, hawker centres, bus interchanges, and other public spaces around the island. Did you know that these ​small informal ​shrines hold significant socio-cultural importance for different social and business groups?  

To promote a greater appreciation of the shrines’ significance​,​ and a deeper understanding of the multi-cultural fabric of Singapore, SCCC presents Everyday Sacred, an exhibition showcasing the vernacular shrine landscape in urban Singapore. It will feature photographs of shrines and religious practices, items associated with shrine worship, and architectural sketches and shrine models. 

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Everyday Sacred 
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Creative Box, Level 6 
Date: 28 July to 13 August 2023 
Admission is Free 

Spot cute rabbits and learn about the legend of Mid-Autumn Festival

The rabbit is highly significant in Chinese mythology. It is believed to be the companion of the moon goddess, Chang’e, and a symbol of longevity. Hence, rabbits are popular motifs during the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month by Chinese around the world. From 1 August to 31 October, visitors can drop by SCCC for a rabbit-themed installation exhibition and take pictures with adorable rabbits created by local art and design studio Whisky and Foxtrot LLP.  

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​​Mid-Autumn 兔gether​ 
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Concourse, Level 1 
Date: 1 August to 31 October 2023 
Free Admission 

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Apart from these four new exhibitions, be sure to visit the award-winning SINGAPO人 exhibition when you are at the SCCC! Discover the many facets of the distinctive Chinese Singaporean culture. 

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​​SINGAPO人​
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Level 2 
Date: Mon (2pm-8pm), Tue to Sun (10am-8pm) 
Free Admission 

Find out more about Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s programmes at: www.singaporeccc.org.sg