Singapore’s most iconic Chinese department store is marking its 30th anniversary with hands-on workshops, herbal tea tastings, and a Neo-Chinese fashion showcase – all under one roof in the heart of Chinatown.
- 1. Dress the Part in Neo-Chinese Fashion
- 2. Drink Your Way Through a Herbal Tea Flight
- 3. Make a Flower Ball (Yes, Really)
- 4. Hunt Down All Five Stamps
- 5. Learn an Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft
- Rubbing of Metal & Stone Workshop (非遗金石拓印)
- Gold-Wire Cold Enamel Workshop (非遗金丝冷珐琅)
- Huizhou Fish Lantern Workshop (非遗徽州鱼灯彩绨)
- 6. Pick Up a Limited Anniversary Tote
- 7. Redeem a Free Tea Cup Set
1. Dress the Part in Neo-Chinese Fashion
Before you do anything else, stop by Level 1 to browse the Neo Chinese Elegance showcase, a seasonal edit of modern heritage fashion that sits somewhere between cheongsam tradition and contemporary silhouette. Think refined fabrics, mandarin collars, and cuts that actually work beyond CNY.
When: 4 June – 2 August | Level 1, Yue Hwa Chinatown
2. Drink Your Way Through a Herbal Tea Flight
If slowing down is the goal, the Chinese Herbal Wellness Tea Tasting on Level 1 is worth building your visit around. Every Friday to Sunday, Yue Hwa’s wellness experts walk you through a curated selection of premium herbal blends — the flavour profiles, the traditional ingredients, the health benefits. It’s free with your visit, and a good excuse to sit for a moment before browsing the floors.
When: Every Fri – Sun, 5 June – 2 August (free with entry)
3. Make a Flower Ball (Yes, Really)
Every Sunday from 7 June to 2 August, Level 1 transforms into a pop-up botanical studio. Yue Hwa has partnered with Tea Therapy for a Flower Ball Making Workshop — a proper hands-on session where you’ll learn to structure a traditional floral arrangement from scratch, guided by an instructor. It’s a surprisingly meditative hour or two, and you leave with something you actually made.
When: Every Sunday, 1pm – 5pm (7 June – 2 August)
Price: $10 per person (walk-in registration on-site)
Bonus: Complimentary floral tea included
4. Hunt Down All Five Stamps
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The Layered Stamp Journey is a clever way to actually explore the Yue Hwa Flagship building floor by floor. Collect a postcard from the Level 1 cashier, then work your way from L1 to L5, adding a stamped layer at each stop. The first 500 visitors to complete all five levels walk away with a $5 Yue Hwa voucher, though the postcard itself is worth keeping as a record of the building’s heritage.
Important note: Grab your postcard at the L1 cashier first.
5. Learn an Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft
This is the one for those who want to take something meaningful home. Yue Hwa has teamed up with the Singapore Cultural & Tourism Pavilion and BANYU for three traditional masterclasses, held at CHIMORE, Level 3.
Rubbing of Metal & Stone Workshop (非遗金石拓印)
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Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 | 11am – 12pm
Price: SGD 58
The ancient technique of lifting inscriptions from stone and metal surfaces onto paper using ink. Meditative, precise, and surprisingly satisfying.
Gold-Wire Cold Enamel Workshop (非遗金丝冷珐琅)
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 | 2pm – 4pm
Price: SGD 98 (SGD 88 if you’ve attended another session)
Shape gold wires and fill them with vibrant cold enamel to create a decorative blessing piece you can actually display.
Huizhou Fish Lantern Workshop (非遗徽州鱼灯彩绨)
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Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 2pm – 5pm
Price: SGD 158 (past attendees: SGD 128; attend both prior sessions: SGD 98)
A longer session that includes a complimentary Hanfu try-on and keepsake photo with your completed lantern.
Seats are strictly capped at 15 per session. RSVP via WeChat (Yufannnz) or call +65 9449 6558.
6. Pick Up a Limited Anniversary Tote
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Yue Hwa’s 30th Anniversary Tote is available for $3 (usual price $6.90) with a minimum spend of $30. A straightforward deal while stocks last.
7. Redeem a Free Tea Cup Set
Spend $128 in-store and walk out with a complimentary premium tea cup set. Jurong Point, Nex, and online shoppers qualify at $100. Limited to one redemption per customer per day, while stocks last.
Yue Hwa Chinatown (Flagship)
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70 Eu Tong Sen Street, S059805 | Near Chinatown MRT (Exit A)
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Tel: +65 6538 4222
Other outlets:
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Jurong Point: 63 Jurong West Central 3, #03-05/06/07 | +65 6861 1857
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Nex Serangoon: 23 Serangoon Central, #03-21 | +65 6282 1318
Shop online:
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yuehwa.com.sg
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