Here’s where we can experience some Mexican culture in Singapore with the new Mexican-inspired showcase at Gardens by the Bay’s Hanging Gardens Floral Roots exhibition running from now till 25 September 2022.
With Mexican culture as its centrepiece, featuring floral displays, replicas of cultural artefacts and more (S$20 for adults and S$12 for kids) – there’s also a list of free Mexican cultural activities you can enjoy apart from the captivating floral displays. Catch Mexican films, watch traditional performances, learn to make salsa and take home handicrafts, there’s quite a few interesting things to watch out for.
First, you can now learn to make your own traditional Mexican chilli from chef Luiz Rodriguez, as well as taste salsa. Then watch an ice-cream demonstration and have your very own Mexican-style ice-cream, and the flavours of Mexican street food. The culinary demonstrations will take place from 3 to 4 September.
And as you attend these culinary workshops, the little ones can watch animated films by acclaimed directors at a mini film festival, screening the films Ana and Bruno, A Costume for Nicolás, and Cosmic Twins. The films screened centre around themes such as inclusivity and traditional folktales. Do note that the film festival runs from 3 to 4 September.
If you want a souvenir of your experience, drop by the showcase’s craft workshops, where you can make a flower brooch using the flowers featured in the floral displays (S$10, 24 to 25 September), create your own Aztec plume with feathers (S$15, 10 to 11 September), and take home an Olmec head made out of seeds from Mexico (S$15, 10 to 11 September).
After you’ve spent a day enjoying culinary delights and admiring iconic displays, head to the Flower Field Hall and groove to the sounds of Mexican and Cuban folkloric music with a contemporary vibe. If traditional music is more your style, immerse yourself in the Dance of the Four Elements by Mexican Folkloric Ballet of Singapore to express thanks and bless the harvest and fertility of the earth. Do note that the cultural performances will take place on 3 to 4 September. (Pre-registration may be required for some programmes too.)
With gorgeous displays and free cultural activities to enjoy, mark your calendars and bring the family down for some weekend fun at at Gardens by the Bay’s Hanging Gardens, Floral Roots showcase at the Flower Dome!
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