Chinese Shadow Puppetry: Crafting Silhouettes of Stroytelling
- Discover the heritage of Chinese shadow puppetry, an ancient storytelling tradition
- Learn about its role in early Singapore, from temple festivals to communal celebrations
- Create your own paper puppets while understanding their design, symbolism, and cultural significance
- Hands-on, intergenerational workshop that combines creativity with cultural appreciation

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
Explore the ancient art of Chinese shadow puppetry in this 1.5 hours hands-on workshop. Once a popular form of storytelling and entertainment in early Singapore, shadow puppets conveyed folklore, historical tales, and moral lessons during festivals and community events
Participants will learn about its cultural heritage and significance while designing, cutting, and assembling their own paper puppets. They will also practice simple animated storytelling, connecting to the visual, musical, and narrative traditions of this craft
Brought to you by Trendsen Cultural Enterprise. Use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits for this workshop





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