Hand Cloth Puppets Making: Crafting Characters, Telling Heritage
- Discover the heritage of hand cloth puppetry as a traditional storytelling art form
- Learn how puppets were used in Singapore’s community events, temples, and informal education
- Explore cultural symbolism behind puppet characters and folk narratives
- Create and customise a hand cloth puppet through guided, hands-on crafting
- Experience how oral traditions and visual arts come together across generations

There are SG Culture Pass eligible products on this page. SG Culture Pass provides Singaporeans aged 18 and above with S$100 credits to enjoy local arts and heritage programs until 31 December 2028. Use your credits for performances, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural experiences through Klook for eligible products.
Please ensure you select the specific “SG Culture Pass” package when booking to use your credits during checkout.
(i) Culture Pass credits may only be used in respect of listed programs and not for any other purpose;
(ii) Culture Pass credits cannot be converted, refunded, or exchanged for cash or any form of voucher or credits
Event rescheduling
The organiser reserves the right to reschedule the event should the minimum participation requirement not be met or due to inclement weather. In such cases, registered participants will be notified at the earliest opportunity. The organiser will contact you via the email address or phone number provided in your booking details to provide information on the new date and any alternative arrangements.
Refunds
If the event is rescheduled, participants are entitled to either:
Participate in the event on the new date at no extra cost; or
Request a full refund of the ticket price.
Refund requests must be submitted via the organiser or via Klook customer service. Upon verification, refunds will be processed promptly.
What to expect
Hand Cloth Puppets Making is a 1.5 hours hands-on workshop that introduces participants to the cultural roots of hand cloth puppetry. Traditionally used in folk storytelling, temple festivities, and community gatherings, these puppets played an important role in early Singapore as tools for entertainment, education, and passing down values and legends
Participants will learn about the history and symbolism of hand cloth puppets before crafting their own characters using cloth and simple materials. Through guided making and storytelling, the workshop highlights how puppetry connects visual art with oral heritage across generations
Brought to you by Trendsen Cultural Enterprise. Use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits for this workshop





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