Küstenwanderung, Essen und Geschichten von Singapurs indigener Bevölkerung

loved the tour, learning more about the Orang Laut's way of life, and the cosy food we shared! highly recommend this tour and support Orang Laut SG team!! They are working so hard for the community <3

I love this tour - it was very educational and I learnt a lot about the Orang Laut in Singapore. the food was very delicious too. apparently our group was the biggest they’ve had so far and I wished they somehow put to a cap to each session so that the tour can be conducted more comfortably. some spaces were too small and some can’t see what was going on. the session overran too cos many ppl asked a lot of questions (a good problem to have tbh). other than that, I would recommend this!

I didn’t think I’d ever use my Singapore Cultural Credits — but I’m so glad I did. I joined this experience with curiosity, and left with a deeper understanding of Singapore. We walked along the coast with guides who shared stories of the Orang Laut — their deep connection with the sea, the land, and the winds. It made me see Singapore through completely new eyes. The meal that followed was incredible — simple, soulful, and filled with history. Cassava, sambal, wild greens, and shrimp cooked the traditional way gave us a taste of indigenous life. I even had the privilege of helping Cik Am set up a djong — a traditional sailboat — and was amazed by the craftsmanship and sea-faring skills of the indigenous people. This is not an ordinary cultural tour; it’s a journey back in time. If you’re curious about the true roots of Singapore, this is the experience to sign up for.

The whole experience is so awesome. They indicated that snacks and refreshments will be provided.. To our surprise, they provided us a feast. The session is so worth it. We learnt so much too, including about indigenous people, history, geography and ecology. The team are great hosts and there is no boring moment during this tour. Love being by the sea, entering the orang laut community space and esp love the cosy setting at the end too. Our photos don't do justice to the place and food. Thank you for the wonderful time!

As a critical heritage educator, I'd say this is absolutely necessary for all Singaporeans. It is a cultural and social history of Singapore that we will never learn in school, and the tour also showcases the contemporary living culture of the coastal people. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious!

Very insightful tour to understand about our native people ,their hardship & challenges. Hopefully our government will do more to help them to preserve their heritage through many more generation to come.

Everyone, Singaporean or not, should definitely go for this educational and cultural experience. We learned so much about our indigenous community here and have grown so much respect and admiration for their resilience and dedication to keeping their heritage alive.

It was a wonderful experience to learn about the Orang Laut Community, hear their perspectives, meet local community elders and even taste the amazing food in the beautiful heritage garden. Thank you for sharing your stories and creating resonances!

Wir erfuhren faszinierende Fakten über die Geschichte und die Inselgeografie Singapurs aus der Perspektive der indigenen Bevölkerung des Landes, der Orang Laut/Pulau, die Raffles und der Unabhängigkeit vorausgingen. Zu unseren sachkundigen Führern gehörte Firdaus Sani, dessen Großeltern die letzten ihrer Gemeinde auf Pulau Semakau waren, bevor die Insel erschlossen wurde. Durch die menschlichen Geschichten, die unsere Führer mit uns teilten, erfuhren wir von den Herausforderungen und der Ausdauer der Gemeinschaft. Wir hörten von Encik Hamzah, der immer noch in den Gewässern Singapurs fischt und Apnoetaucht, über die Fischfallen, die er herstellt, die Fische, die er fängt, und wie er Bukit Timah als Sichtmarke auf See verwendet. Und dann wurden wir mit köstlicher Orang Laut-Küche verwöhnt, die von Firdaus' Mutter zubereitet wurde (oh, dieses würzige Kuah Kachang und der herzhafte Bubur Tenggiri!!). Wir gingen mit einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis nach Hause, das unseren Geist, unser Herz und unseren Magen mit einer Wertschätzung der Orang Laut-Gemeinschaft und -Kultur als einzigartigen Teil der Vergangenheit und Gegenwart Singapurs erfüllte.

A very interesting and informative activity. I have learnt so much about the indigenous people of Singapore that is rarely touched on in schools.