Heritage Journey with Traditional Chinese Medicine & Tea Culture

Step into an immersive morning in the heart of Chinatown, where ancient wisdom meets living stories — in the heart of Chinatown!
About this Event

Step into an immersive morning in the heart of Chinatown, where heritage, mindfulness, and sensory experiences come together. 🍵🌿

We often walk past traditional medicine halls and teahouses… but rarely do we slow down enough to truly understand the wisdom they carry.

This is not just a cultural tour.

It's a slow, meaningful morning — learning about TCM from those who have lived it, discovering the philosophy behind tea, and finding moments of stillness in a busy world.

✨ What you’ll experience

🏥 Meet the people behind the medicine
Hear from Dr Chow Khai Shui of Teck Soon Medical Hall and his daughter — a father-daughter story of heritage, resilience, and the enduring relevance of TCM in modern Singapore. (Sharing in English & Chinese)

⚖️ Hands-on TCM experience

Try your hand at measuring and identifying traditional herbs — and gain a whole new appreciation for what goes into every prescription.

🍵 Tea appreciation at Tang Tea House

Visit a traditional teahouse and explore the deep connections between tea culture, wellness, and TCM philosophy. Includes tea appreciation and light refreshments.

🎵 Sound bath for relaxation

The morning closes with a short, restorative sound bath — a quiet moment to reflect and unwind after a rich morning of learning and connection.

📸 Photography tips & game quest

Start the morning with simple photography prompts and a game quest to help you notice — and capture — the living heritage all around you in Chinatown.

☕ Coffee, tea & toast to start

Begin with a relaxed breakfast gathering at the iconic Nanyang Old Coffee before the journey begins.

❤️ Why this is special

Chinatown is familiar to most of us — but how much do we really know about the stories behind its shophouses and streets? This experience is about:

• Slowing down in a world that rarely does

• Connecting with living heritage while it's still here

• Seeing the familiar with fresh, curious eyes

It's the kind of morning you'll carry with you long after it ends.

📅 Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Nanyang Old Coffee, 268 South Bridge Road

(Near Maxwell / Chinatown / Telok Ayer MRT)

🗣️ Session conducted primarily in English, with some Chinese

⚠️ Please note: Some venues along the route involve climbing stairs. The walk between locations is gentle and unhurried. The full experience is approximately 3.5 hours.

👋 Who should join

• Anyone curious about TCM, tea culture, or Chinatown's heritage
• Anyone who enjoys slow, meaningful experiences
• Professionals looking for a restorative mid-week morning

💰 Ticket Pricing

• Ningpo Guild Members: $15 (Registration through Eventbrite)
• Other Clan Association Members: $20 (Register through your association's admin)
• Public: $38 (Registration through Eventbrite)

(Limited slots available — first come, first served. Once filled, we won’t be opening additional sessions.)

‼️IMPORTANT!

Please select your ticket category carefully. Eligibility for member rates will be verified.

We’ll be verifying registrations before the event. If an incorrect ticket type is selected, participants will be required to top up the difference.

If you choose not to proceed, entry will not be permitted and a refund (excluding ticketing fees) will be processed within 14 working days.

Just a small note to select your ticket category carefully when signing up — it helps us keep things fair for everyone 🙏