Introduction

Curiocity: Hawkerscapes

From 5 May to 30 June 2025, Curiocity: Hawkerscapes invites you to explore Singapore’s rich heritage through an engaging digital story, interactive story maps and insightful content videos on local food history. Discover the fascinating stories behind iconic hawker dishes and food centres, uncover hidden stories of the city’s past and deepen your connection with local culture in a dynamic way.

Take a deep dive into Singapore’s rich hawker heritage with our digital resources, exploring hawkers from the colonial era, their evolution after independence, efforts to document their legacy, and the rise of the next generation of hawkers shaping the future of our food culture.

Delve into the flavours and stories that shape our local hawker culture—check out the digital content and watch the videos below now!

Learn, Play & Redeem a Treat!

Craving more? Take the Curiocity quiz to test your knowledge, explore local history and uncover insights about Singapore’s hawker cuisines and places. Fun and educational, this quiz gives you the chance to redeem a token while enhancing your appreciation for Singapore’s heritage!

Step 1: Explore & Find Answers

Browse Curiocity’s digital story, story maps and videos to uncover clues for the quiz.

Step 2: Take the Quiz

Challenge your foodie knowledge at go.gov.sg/hawkerscapesquiz and see if you can get them all right!

Step 3: Redeem Your Reward

Get all answers correct and redeem a $10 Old Chang Kee voucher*!
Show your quiz completion page with the full score (6/6) at the NLB counter to qualify.

Redemption Period:
5 May – 30 Jun 2025
10 am to 9 pm daily (closed on Public Holidays)
Redemption Location:
Level 1 Information Counter
National Library Building
100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064

*Terms and Conditions apply. While stocks last.
Please refer to the Terms & Conditions here.