PARADISE ISLAND at Armenian Street, Singapore Night Festival

Skygazers explores our connection to the cosmos and culture through an interactive light installation. Inspired by an archival photograph of four nyonyas, the artwork features a face gazing skyward, adorned with distinctive Peranakan patterns and motifs. Its three-layered structure of translucent acrylic panels and metal frames invites visitors to walk between layers and experience different perspectives of the face. This synthesis of traditional patterns and contemporary form invites reflection on heritage and aspiration. It connects our ancestral roots with dreams of the future, offering a space for hope and contemplation.

A mystical sanctuary on Paradise Island, where sacred artefacts help unlock the answers you seek. Each visitor is guided on a personal journey of discovery — through personal messages or shared moments of healing.

How it works: 

1. Choose the artefact that speaks to you.
2. Follow the path to your designated island, where your soothsayer awaits.
3. Receive insights and remedies in different forms, then carry your newfound wisdom into conversations and connections with fellow seekers.

Wander down Golden Sunset Way, serving up paradise-inspired fusion fare and soul-soothing experiences.

Participating Vendors:

• DOLLAR RAPZ: Step into Baba Dollarz's LED-lit lair for a personalised rap experience. Spit your own verses or let Baba freestyle your story!

• Arab Network @ Singapore: Experience the captivating blend of Arab and Peranakan cultures at an enchanting souq with exquisite perfumes, accessories, delicacies, and clothing. Admire a traditional Peranakan wedding dais – a stunning backdrop perfect for your festival memories.
  
  
• MahaCo Dosa Bar: Enjoy a Singaporean spin on the traditional dosa. Highlights include the best-selling lamb rendang dosa, slow-cooked in aromatic spices, and the roast pork dosa with crispy sio bak, tangy slaw, and curry yoghurt.
  
  
• Papitto Gelato: Savour gelato with a Peranakan-Arabian twist created exclusively for Paradise Island!
  
  
• Moon Juice Kombucha: Refresh yourself with delicious, low-sugar, 100% natural kombucha.
   
• Ulam: Fluffy jasmine rice infused with aromatic herbs, paired with familiar Malay dishes reimagined through modern culinary techniques honed in professional kitchens. Enjoy Nasi Ulam sets served with wingbean salad, lava egg, keropok, and sambal belacan paired with either ayam rendang, daging masak hitam, or a combo of both!

• The Tarot Bibik: Find guidance and healing as you seek clarity and balance with Bibik Natalie, an intuitive tarot reader with a unique local flair. Join her for readings on 29–30 Aug!
  
  
• faizalcaricatures: Strike a pose at the photo-booth caricatures on 29–30 Aug and take home a fun keepsake of your time on Paradise Island!

Meet Baba Dollarz, Bizzy, and Rescue Ricky

Meet Paradise Island's vibrant trio: a love-struck rapper, an aspiring pop star, and a fame-seeking lifeguard. Watch their story unfold through freestyle battles, earn Sand Dollars, and trade them for personalised performances!

As day melts into dusk, lose yourself in enchanting live performances that pulse with island rhythms.

Performance Schedule:

• Fri, 22 August:

8pm: The Samrah Club

9.30pm: The Samrah Club

• Sat, 23 August:

8pm: The Samrah Club

9.30pm: The Samrah Club

The Samrah Club is a versatile Arabic cover band performing music from the Gulf, Yemen, and the Levant. Since 2008, the group has been performing at many cultural and community events.

• Fri, 29 August:

8pm: Suara Sayang from the Gunong Sayang Association

Part of the Gunong Sayang Association, Suara Sayang is a choir of 17 singers and musicians dedicated to sharing Peranakan heritage.

9.30pm: Club Mild

Singaporean trio Club Mild, bassist David Siow, guitarist Tan Peng Sing, and lead vocalist Paddy Ong, blend infectious guitar-driven indie pop with electronic textures.

• Sat, 30 August:

8pm: rhyu
Local singer-songwriter rhyu presents a soulful original from her recent EP It’s Pouring, earlier singles, and 如燕, the theme song from the TV drama The Little Nyonya – offering a contemporary take on Peranakan culture.

9.30pm: New Stream Brass Band
New Stream Brass Band brings the spirit of Paradise Island to life with their signature New Orleans brass style. Their set includes playful Peranakan-inspired pieces woven into their high-energy street music sound. Expect an uplifting, island-flavoured performance that captures the lively, creative spirit of Singapore Night Festival’s Island Nights.

Stylin’ and Wildin’ Evening of Freestylin’

Watch sparks fly as Baba Dollarz, Bizzy, and Rescue Ricky battle it out in an epic freestyle showdown! Your cheers decide the brightest star of Paradise Island.

Arabic Attar Perfumery Workshop

Discover the art of Arabic attar with the Arab Network @ Singapore! Join Mr Ali Alhadi to explore its rich history and craft your own signature scent to take home. A fragrant journey awaits!

Kahchop Embroidery Workshop with Mdm Fatimah

Discover sulam kahchop, a matriarchal craft of the Arab Peranakan community. Skilled artisans from the community share their journey of preserving this intricate embroidery tradition, passed down through generations of wedding finery. Learn to embroider and create your own kahchop design.

Fun with Jawi Calligraphy

Explore the graceful art of Jawi calligraphy in this drop-in craft session with Hazrin Mohamad. Using objects from the Peranakan Museum as inspiration, learn to write beautiful Jawi characters in this engaging experience.

Charm Paradise: Personalised bracelet drop-in craft

Craft your own paradise keepsake at our charm bracelet station. Select charms and create a unique wearable memento of your magical island adventure. *

*Limited to one set per person. While supplies last.

Giveaway: Survivor’s Kit

Be one of the lucky survivors of Paradise Island! Snap a photo at the Batik Nyonyas special exhibition, share it on social media and tag @PeranakanMuseum to claim your exclusive Paradise Island Survivor's Kit.* Each kit comes with a Hush hand sanitiser, limited-edition festival stickers, and Gatsby body and face wipes – everything you need for a fun-filled adventure.

*Available to the first 150 visitors daily on 22, 23, 29, and 30 August

Community Voices x Paradise Island

Discover the vibrant world of the Arab Peranakans with activities and performances by Arab Network @ Singapore (AN@S), held in conjunction with thePeranakan Museum’s signature programme. Look out for AN@S community members and learn more about Arab Peranakan culture!

Anak Anak Storytelling Guide

Embark on a self-guided storytelling adventure at the Peranakan Museum and discover tales behind treasured objects! From a magical ang ku kueh mould to a playful beaded lion and a joyful first birthday tradition, the Anak Anak Storytelling Guide brings each object to life with warmth, wonder, and imagination. Listen as you explore the galleries, then continue the fun with the Anak Anak Activity Trail!

Suitable for ages 4 and above.