Bubu & The Big Catch: Stories of the Sea - Singapore Heritage Fest 2026

Guided by the wisdom of elders, young explorers will uncover stories of life at sea, try bubu fishing and craft their own sea creatures!

Bubu & The Big Catch: Stories of the Sea - Singapore Heritage Fest 2026

Dive into the maritime world of the Orang Laut, Singapore’s indigenous sea community, in a hands-on and family-friendly programme filled with discovery and creativity!

Get up close with traditional bubu fish traps and learn how coastal communities use it to catch many types of fish. Along the way, discover the fascinating marine life found in local waters and get creative by making your own colourful sea creatures to take home.

Perfect for curious kids and families, this programme offers a fun and engaging way to explore Singapore’s maritime heritage while learning about the sea and the traditions of Singapore's Orang Laut community.

Programme Description

Bubu and the Big Catch: Stories of the Sea is a family-friendly programme that introduces young participants to the maritime world of the Orang Laut, Singapore’s indigenous sea community. Kids will get to explore how coastal families have fished for generations using the traditional bubu fish trap and learn about fish species important to the community. Through simple explanations and interactive moments, the programme makes maritime heritage accessible and fun for younger audiences. The session ends with a hands-on craft activity where children create their own colourful sea creatures to take home, encouraging creativity while sparking curiosity about the sea, coastal life, and traditional fishing techniques of the Orang Laut.