Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2024

SYSNMH invites all to visit the Memorial Hall before its temporary closure with Wan Qing Closing Fest. Spanning two weekends from 7 – 15 September 2024, our Closing Fest programme highlights include the donning of beautiful Chinese traditional wear (hanfu) in a portrait photography session, participating in a mystery puzzle adventure set in the galleries, and catching an original skit by local playwright Teo Pei Si inspired by the Memorial Hall.

Wan Qing Closing Fest

Celebrations are further enlivened with the signature Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival happening as part of the closing festivities on 14 & 15 September 2024. From 20 August 2024 until the final day of operations, the Memorial Hall will also be transformed into a celestial wonderland with its annual outdoor lantern installation, titled Moonlit Legends.

Wan Qing Closing Fest Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

📅 20 Aug to 15 Sep 2024
Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm (Last admission at 4.30pm from Sun to Fri. Extended gallery hours on Sat with last admission at 8.30pm, Closed on Mon.)
Lawn hours: 10am – 9pm Daily
📍 Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
🏷 Free Admission for All with Ticketed Activities

Admission is FREE for ALL from 20 August until 15 September 2024, with extended gallery hours on Saturday (24 & 31 August 2024 and 7 & 14 September) and on the last day of operation on Sunday (15 September 2024).

For more information about Wan Qing Closing Fest, please visit here throughout the festival period.

Wan Qing Closing Fest Highlights

1. Moonlit Legends – Lawn Installation

📅 20 Aug – 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 10am – 9pm daily
🏷 Free

Comprising captivating larger-than-life traditional lanterns of our favourite Mid-Autumn characters, step into a celestial wonderland at Wan Qing Yuan with the Memorial Hall’s 10th Mid-Autumn outdoor installation titled Moonlit Legends.

Inspired by the enchanting tales of Wu Gang – the immortal woodcutter, the charming jade rabbits, and the elegant Chang’e, the Memorial Hall becomes the majestic backdrop of the Moon Palace in this outdoor installation. A harmonious blend of tradition and imagination, Moonlit Legends hopes to create a sense of wonder and nostalgia for everyone this Mid-Autumn reunion.

The installation will be on display outdoors at the Memorial Hall from 20 August to 15 September 2024, daily from 10am to 9pm.

2. Secrets in the Moon Palace – Mystery Puzzle Adventure

📅 7 – 8 Sep & 14 – 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 10am – 11.30am (7 & 8 Sep only), 1pm – 2.30pm, 3pm – 4.30pm, 5pm – 6.30pm (except 8 Sep), 7pm – 8.30pm (except 8 Sep)
🏷 $10 per pax, group of 4 – 5 pax recommended; purchase tickets via wanqingyuan.peatix.com. Tickets available from 20 Aug 2024, 10am onwards.

Suitable for participants aged 10 years and above. The game is conducted in English.

Amidst the bustling preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival, an unexpected tragedy strikes – the revered Chang’e and her Royal Entourage have mysteriously vanished without a trace. As the entrusted Head of Security, you bear the immense responsibility of ensuring Chang’e’s safe return while also ensuring the seamless continuation of the grand festival. With the weight of the festival’s success resting on your shoulders, enter the halls of the Moon Palace and embark on a journey veiled in mystery and unravel cryptic clues to save the day!

3. Timeless Elegance – Hanfu Portrait Photography (Supported by Murong Hanfu & @3wheelingtots)

📅 7 & 8 Sep 2024
⏰ 10am – 9pm (Sat), 10am – 5pm (Sun), at 30 mins interval
🏷 $40 for group of 1 – 2 pax, $60 for group of 3 – 4 pax, additional child at $20 per pax; purchase tickets via wanqingyuan.peatix.com. Tickets available from 20 Aug 2024, 10am onwards.

Have your portraits taken against the historical backdrop of the Memorial Hall, dressed in the graceful hanfu, the iconic Chinese traditional wear. Choose from a curated collection of outfits and accessories and create lasting memories with your friends and family. Capture these cherished moments, reflecting the joy of your time together at the grand Memorial Hall with our photographers.

4. Moonlit Memories (Presented by The Solitude Movement)

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 7.45pm – 8.15pm
🏷 Free

The performance is conducted in Mandarin.

In a universe where mythical beings maintain the balance between realms, the moon goddess Chang’e and the immortal woodcutter Wu Gang are stationed at various Moon

Palace branches on Earth. Currently assigned to Singapore, their peaceful tenure is abruptly cut short due to unexpected renovations.

As they prepare to leave, they discover an enigmatic treasure box. Rumours speak of a lost box containing a powerful artefact, said to grant its finder the ability to solve any problem in the world. Intrigued, Chang’e and Wu Gang wonder if this could be the legendary magical treasure.

Join us in this captivating performance as Chang’e and Wu Gang embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of the treasure box.

5. Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 9pm
🏷 Free admission with ticketed activities

Step into a celestial wonderland as Wan Qing Yuan transforms into the tranquil Moon Palace, opening its doors one “last” time this Mid-Autumn Festival before its restoration! Join forces with legendary Mid-Autumn characters like Chang’e, Wu Gang, and the Jade Rabbit and participate in our fun and thematic cultural workshops and activities as you learn more about the traditions and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Be thoroughly entertained by outdoor performances at night, including an original skit inspired by the Memorial Hall and a melodious choir performance, and be dazzled by the eye-catching LED lion and dragon dances that will close the festival (and the Memorial Hall) on a high note!

Workshops

6. Parent-Child Chinese Mythology Wooden Stick Figure Painting Workshop (Supported by a2+rt Studio)

📅 14 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 2.30pm
🏷 $24 per pair; purchase tickets via wanqingyuan.peatix.com. Tickets available from 20 Aug 2024, 10am onwards.

Recommended for participants at least aged 6 years and above. The workshop is conducted in English.

Countless wood pieces, chopped down by Wu Gang, lie scattered around the Moon Palace! Join our Chinese Mythology Wooden Stick Figure Painting Workshop and transform these pieces into vibrant wooden stick figures! Under the guidance of Andy from a2+rt Studio, each parent-child pair participant will have the opportunity to paint up to two Chinese legendary characters, learning techniques required for intricate painting as they create something fun and beautiful this Mid-Autumn Festival.

7. Parent-Child Snowskin Mooncake Making Workshop

📅 14 Sep 2024
⏰ 3.30pm – 4.30pm
🏷 $38 per pair; purchase tickets via wanqingyuan.peatix.com. Tickets available from 20 Aug 2024, 10am onwards.

Recommended for participants aged 6 years and above. The workshop is conducted in English.

Join us for a delightful Parent-Child Snowskin Mooncake Making Workshop, inspired by the legendary Jade Rabbit, who is always seen pounding away with a mortar and pestle. In this hands-on session, we’ll use the finest ingredients the Jade Rabbit has been meticulously preparing to craft delicious and beautiful snowskin mooncakes. Participants will bring home the snowskin mooncakes that they have made to enjoy at home.

8. Tuanshan Hand Fan Making Workshop

📅 14 Sep 2024
⏰ 5.30pm – 6.30pm
🏷 $22 per pax, $40 per pair; purchase tickets via wanqingyuan.peatix.com. Tickets available from 20 Aug 2024, 10am onwards.

Recommended for participants aged 10 years and above. The workshop is conducted in English.

Embrace the elegance, grace, and beauty of Chang’e at our Tuanshan Hand Fan Making Workshop. This fun craft session invites participants to create their own traditional round fans that light up at night, inspired by the timeless allure of Chang’e.

9. The Elixir of “Ondeh-viduality” Parent-Child Storytelling and Ondeh Ondeh Making Workshop (Supported by Brookie Kids and The Little Things)

📅 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 2.30pm
🏷 $48 per pair; purchase tickets via wanqingyuan.peatix.com. Tickets available from 20 Aug 2024, 10am onwards.

Recommended for children aged 4 – 10 years old only. The workshop is conducted in Mandarin.

Tasked by the Jade Emperor to create an elixir that helps children build their personal confidence, the Jade Rabbit descended to Earth in search of inspiration for the perfect formula.

It chanced upon a “skit” performed by Olive and her friends, depicting Little Ondeh Ondeh’s journey in building self-confidence. Inspired by this tale, the Jade Rabbit decided to transform Ondeh Ondeh into “Elixirs of Confidence”.

In this fun, sensory-exploration filled workshop that blends the origin stories of Mid-Autumn with local heritage, children will join an immersive storytelling experience following the Jade Rabbit’s journey as it meets Olive and her friends. They’ll also get hands-on with cooking in the ‘kitchen’ of the Wan Qing Moon Palace, helping the Jade Rabbit create these special Ondeh Ondeh treats.

10. Paper Making Experience Workshop (Supported by Malik Mazlan)

📅 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 3.30pm – 5pm, 5.30pm – 7pm
🏷 $30 per pax; purchase tickets via wanqingyuan.peatix.com. Tickets available from 20 Aug 2024, 10am onwards.

Recommended for participants aged 12 years and above. Workshop will be conducted in English.

Come experience the ancient art of paper making, a craft invented by the ancient Chinese in our Paper Making Experience Workshop. Under the guidance of Malik, a Singaporean Malay calligrapher, explore traditional techniques including pulping, moulding, and pressing of paper making as you create your own beautiful handmade papers. Participants are encouraged to bring your own recycled papers and old newspapers for the workshop.

Free Activities

11. Storytelling Sessions: Tales of Mid-Autumn Festival (Supported by Speak Good English Movement and Speak Mandarin Campaign)

📅 14 Sep 2024 (Mandarin), 15 Sep 2024 (English)
⏰ 2pm – 3pm, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
🏷 Free

Be swept away by enthralling tales in our popular storytelling sessions! Discover the legends and myths behind well-loved Chinese festivals as local authors and veteran storytellers bring you on a literary adventure.

12. Drop-in Craft Station: Lantern Decorating

Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Lantern Decorating Drop-in Craft Station – Lantern Decorating (Courtesy of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall)

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 7pm
🏷 Free

With over 2,000 years of history and rich significance in Chinese festivities, lanterns were used to illuminate celebrations and signify new beginnings. Decorate your own glowing lanterns at our craft station and enjoy a magical night-time stroll this Mid-Autumn Festival.

13. Drop-in Craft Station: Silkscreen Bookmark Printing

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
T⏰ 1pm – 7pm
🏷 Free

Experience the ancient Chinese art and craftsmanship of silkscreen printing at our drop-in craft station and create your very own bookmark that captures the essence of the Mid-Autumn season.

14. Drop-in Activity Station: Mid-Autumn Mini Games

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 7pm
🏷 Free

Explore the rich traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival at our mini game booths! Engage in interactive games that educate and entertain, offering insights into the festival’s history and customs.

15. Drop-in Activity Station: Inflatable Archery

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 7pm
🏷 Free

Channel the heroic spirit of Hou Yi, the legendary archer who is celebrated for shooting down nine out of the ten suns to save the Earth and try your hand at archery with our inflatable archery station.

16. Live on the Lawn: Mid-Autumn Festival Family Fun Contest

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 2.30pm – 3.30pm
🏷 Free

Gather your family for a Mid-Autumn Festival Family Fun Contest on stage! Engage in friendly rivalry as you join other families in a series of exciting Mid-Autumn Festival themed games. It’s a session of bonding and fun! Limited spots available, register your interest on the day to reserve your spot.

17. Live on the Lawn: Lantern Riddles Guessing (Supported by Riddle Association (Singapore))

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 5.30pm – 6.30pm
🏷 Free

Learn tips for solving Chinese lantern riddles with Riddle Masters this Mid-Autumn Festival. Join the Riddle Association (Singapore) as they conduct a traditional riddle solving session at the Memorial Hall lawn. Get your hands on the Memorial Hall’s merchandise with each correct answer.

In addition, more Chinese lantern riddles will be up at the Memorial Hall’s veranda for you to solve from 7 Sep 2024 onwards.

18. Live on the Lawn: Mid-Autumn Celebration by Maple Bear (Supported by Maple Bear International Preschool (Sunset Way))

📅 14 Sep 2024
⏰ 4.30pm – 5pm
🏷 Free

Join us for a vibrant performance presented by the dedicated educators of Maple Bear International Preschool! Witness the captivating array of performances, from graceful dance acts of the fan and umbrella dance, to engaging storytelling of the tale of Chang’e and a delightful combination of song and dance that promises to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.

19. Live on the Lawn: LED Lion Dance Performance (Supported by Teng Yong Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe)

Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival Lion Dance Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

📅 14 Sep 2024
⏰ 7.15pm – 7.35pm
🏷 Free

Experience the electrifying LED Lion Dance, where brilliant lights and dynamic choreography bring this traditional dance to life in a whole new way. Prepare to be captivated by a stunning fusion of culture and technology that will dazzle audiences of all ages.

20. Live on the Lawn: Bubble Stage Show by CJ Bubble Girl (Supported by CJ Bubble Girl)

📅 14 Sep 2024
⏰ 8.15pm – 8.45pm
🏷 Free

Experience the magic of CJ Bubble Girl at the Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival, where her enchanting bubble performances will mesmerise and delight. Join us for a captivating show of shimmering bubbles and whimsical artistry under the moonlight!

21. Live on the Lawn: Parent-Child Choir Performance by The Joyful Voice (Supported by The Joyful Voices)

📅 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 7.15pm – 7.45pm
🏷 Free

Join us for an enchanting choir performance under the moonlight with The Joyful Voice, an independent community choir comprising singers from different families coming together to share their passion for music.

22. Live on the Lawn: LED Dragon Dance Performance (Supported by Teng Yong Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe)

Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival Dragon Dance Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

📅 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 8.15pm – 8.45pm
🏷 Free

Witness the spectacular LED Dragon Dance, where radiant lights and fluid movements bring this mythical creature to life. Immerse yourself in a mesmerising display of tradition and innovation that will end the festival on a high note!

23. Mooncake, Pomelo & Tea Tasting

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 7pm
🏷 Free, limited quantities available.

Savour a taste of tradition and sample yummy Mid-Autumn delicacies such as mooncakes, pomelos and freshly brewed aromatic Chinese tea. Enjoy these festive delicacies as you learn more about the Mid-Autumn Festival!

24. Yummy Snacks Pop-up Booth by Yue @ Aloft

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 7pm

Indulge in savoury bites such as Nacho Chips and Popcorn Chicken paired with a variety of delicious sauces or beat the heat with a variety of beverages available for purchase at the pop-up booth by Yue @ Aloft. Enjoy a tasty treat and a complimentary Potong Ice Cream with every snack purchase.

25. Hanfu Rental Booth by Murong Hanfu

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 7pm

Discover the charm of tradition at the Murong Hanfu rental booth, where you can rent stunning hanfu costumes to wear and capture beautiful memories in these elegant garments on the picturesque grounds of the Memorial Hall. For those looking to bring a piece of this experience home, Murong Hanfu also offers a selection of hanfu for purchase, allowing you to own a lasting keepsake from the event.

26. Festival Instant Photo Booth

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 1pm – 7pm
🏷 Free

Visit our instant photo booth at Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival and capture your special moments with free printed photos! Strike a pose and take quality prints home to remember your day at the Memorial Hall, all at no cost!

27. Let’s Celebrate with Uncle Ting: Mid-Autumn Festival – Activity Booklet Giveaway

📅 14 & 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 10am – 9pm
🏷 Free, limited quantities available.

Kids, pick up a free activity booklet to discover more about the Mid-Autumn Festival! Join Uncle Ting to learn more about the legend of Chang’e and popular customs associated with this festival through a series of fun activities including lantern making!
Activity booklets are given out one per child on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.

Guided Tours

28. Permanent Galleries Guided Tour

📅 20 Aug – 15 Sep 2024
⏰ Various timings
🏷 Free; limited spaces available.

Join us for a guided tour of the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and hear the stories behind this century-old villa that trace Dr Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia. Gain valuable insights on the impact of the 1911 Revolution on Singapore.

Join us in our additional Permanent Galleries Guided Tour sessions for the months of August and September 2024, brought to you by our Heritage Volunteers.

Additional English Guided Tours Sessions (on top of Tue to Fri 2pm and Sat & Sun 3pm) 23 & 30 Aug, 6 & 13 Sep, Friday, 11am 7 & 14 Sep, Sat, 5.30pm 15 Sep Sun, 5.30pm

Additional Mandarin Guided Tour Sessions (on top of Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun 2.30pm) 7, 14, 15 Sep, Sat & Sun, 6.30pm

Travelling Exhibition

29. Mid-Autumn Festival: A Taste of Reunion – Travelling Exhibition

📅 20 Aug – 8 Sep 2024
⏰ 10am – 5pm (Last admission at 4.30pm from Sunday to Friday. Extended gallery hours on Saturday with last admission at 8.30pm, closed on Monday.)
🏷 Free Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Mid-Autumn Festival: A Taste of Reunion highlights the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival and its cultural significance on family reunion and kinship love, featuring information about the mooncake moulds and artisanal mooncake makers of Singapore in this travelling exhibition. Visitors can also pick up props available at the exhibition and snap some fun shots in the gallery.

The travelling exhibition will also travel to Our Tampines Hub from 9 – 22 Sep 2024 and to Library@Chinatown from 23 Sep – 20 Oct 2024.

Other Perks

30. 20% Off Memorial Hall Merchandise

📅 20 Aug – 15 Sep 2024
⏰ 10am – 5pm
📍 Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Bring home a piece of the Memorial Hall today! Enjoy 20% discount on all Memorial Hall memorabilia which includes household items, stationery, publications and more.

31. Dining Discounts at Balestier (Supported by HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier)

📅 1 – 15 Sep* 2024
⏰ Respective F&B outlets operating hours
📍 HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier Clubhouse

Enjoy dining discounts from various restaurants and eateries located at the HomeTeamNS-Jom Balestier Clubhouse for the month of September 2024! Dining discounts are available to visitors of the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) with a valid SYSNMH admission sticker* presented to participating merchants.

*SYSNMH’s last day of operation before its temporary closure is 15 Sep 2024. Visitors can redeem the dining perks after 15 Sep when you keep the admission stickerfrom your visit on or before 15 Sep 2024.

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