Our Hawkers Through Time

Documenting Our Hawkers

Explore how Singapore's hawker culture has been recorded over the decades, from colonial travel guides to modern food blogs, and how these efforts helped shape its UNESCO-recognised heritage

Hawkers After Independence

Discover how Singapore tackled its hawker problem after independence, from licensing rules to purpose-built hawker centres that shaped the nation's food culture

Hawkers During the Colonial Period

Discover how Singapore's hawker culture evolved from unhygienic roadside stalls into organised spaces during the colonial period

Next Generation Hawkers

Discover how a new generation of hawkers is keeping Singapore's food heritage alive, blending tradition with fresh ideas.

Our Hawkers Through Time

Explore Singapore's rich hawker culture through a digital story and story map, tracing its history from humble origins to today