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Explore Singapore's hawker heritage through digital stories, maps, and videos. Take the Curiocity quiz to test your knowledge and share your food memories on the Singapore Memories portal.

Last updated 17 August 2026
Text reads "Curiocity: Hawkerscapes" and "Explore Singapore's Food History!" with illustrations of street food and hawkers.

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.

This event has ended. We would like to thank all participants and supporters.