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Free mooncakes sampling, hanfu try-ons & giant inflatable rabbits to celebrate Mid-Autumn at SCCC from Oct. 4-5
Let your little ones get hippity-hoppity excited here.
If you’re looking for some fun Mid-Autumn festivities for the family, this might just be it.
From Oct. 4 to 5, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) are bringing back the Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) for you.
This year’s MAFF will feature its biggest lineup yet, with a total of 27 free and ticketed programmes spread across SCCC and the Singapore Conference Hall.
If you’re a Singaporean like me, here’s a word that made my heart flutter: free.
That’s right, here are some activities you can enjoy for free at MAFF:
Moongazing with Monday Bruce
Hop on over to SCCC’s roof garden to catch five giant illuminated inflatables of Monday Bruce in various poses.
These rabbits from the popular blind box series feature a stressed-out white collar worker rabbit who doesn’t like to go to work, which are now fittingly situated in the CBD.
Photo courtesy of Mid-Autumn Family FUN.
And if you are a fan of the rabbit, here's even better news: The art installation will actually be up from Sep. 11 to Nov. 30, daily from 10am to 10pm so you have plenty of time to pop by.
When night falls on Oct. 4 and 5, you can not only catch performances, but also get up close with the moon and stars thanks to SCCC’s partnership with the NUS Astronomical Society.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Play It Chill
Catch free drum performances, interactive storytelling, crosstalk, poetry recitals, lantern riddles and many other hands-on activities at the SCCC concourse.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
It’s likely the first thing you will see when you first arrive at SCCC so it’s hard to miss!
Rabbit’s Brew House
Head over to the SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall afterwards to enjoy more free activities such as mooncake and tea sampling, cultural dance performances, hanfu try-ons, and Chinese knot-tying activities.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Beyond the free events, there are also ticketed activities and workshops that you can sign up for with your little ones, happening on Oct. 4 and 5.
The best part? You can even use your SG Culture Pass credits for all of these events.
The Little Tea Masters
Let your children master the art of traditional Chinese tea ceremony through this workshop.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Time: 1pm to 1:45pm
Venue: Level 7 SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall
Admission fee: S$7
Sign up here.
The Little Whisk Tea Art Corner: Dian Cha Workshop
Can’t get enough Chinese tea? Here’s a hands-on workshop to appreciate the ancient art of Chinese Song-style tea whisking and learn how tea is prepared in a bygone era.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm, and 5:30pm to 6:15pm
Venue: Level 7 SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall
Admission fee: S$7
Sign up here.
The Little Herb House
Are your kids not exactly the biggest fans of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)? This TCM scented pouch making workshop might be a good way to help them get acquainted and even appreciate the fragrance of the herbs.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Time: 1:30pm to 2:15pm, 2:30pm to 3:15pm, 3:30pm to 4:15pm, and 4:30pm to 5:15pm
Venue: Level 6 SCCC Recital Studio
Admission fee: S$5 (per pair)
Sign up here.
The Little Soap Lab
In this parent-child soap making workshop, you’ll get to perfect a scent together and leave the workshop with a little something you can use at home!
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
Time: 2:30pm to 3:15pm, 3:30pm to 4:15pm, and 5:30pm to 6:15pm
Venue: Level 10 SCCC Practice Room
Admission fee: S$7 (per pair)
Sign up here.
Ancient Moon, Present Light concert
For the first time ever, children under six will get to enjoy SCO’s live concert under the baton of associate conductor Moses Gay.
Photo courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
The concert will feature festive favourites and orchestral pieces, making it a perfect activity for families with kids.
This concert will only be happening on Oct. 4 so be sure to get your tickets early.
Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Level 3 SCO Concert Hall
Admission fee: S$30
Sign up here.
Don’t say I didn’t remind you… eligible Singaporean citizens can use the SG Culture Pass credits for eligible MAFF workshops, activities and performances.
Find out more about MAFF’s events here.
Writing this SCCC-branded article made this writer share this event with her friends with kids because she thinks they should check it out.
Top photos courtesy of Mid Autumn Family FUN.
