Chinese Shadow Puppetry: Crafting Silhouettes of Storytelling 

20 Mar – 30 Jun 2026
Arts Resource Hub @ 42 Waterloo Street / 
Waterloo Centre

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.

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Brought to you by Trendsen Cultural Enterprise

Note: The workshop will be conducted either at Arts Resource Hub @ 42 Waterloo Street or a classroom at Waterloo Centre. Both locations are located within 3 mins walk from Bras Basah MRT Station Exit E and 5 mins walk from Bencoolen MRT Station Exit B. Participants will receive an email with the exact location at least three days before the workshop.

Accessibility options: Wheelchair accessible