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SANTAI @ Singapore Courtyard: Box of Stories
  • When:
    9–31 Jan 2026
  • Time:
    Mon–Thu, 10am – 7pm | Fri–Sun, 10am – 11pm | Sun, 10am – 7pm
  • Where:

    National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level 2, Singapore Courtyard

SANTAI at the Singapore Courtyard reimagines the space as a place to slow down, recharge and connect. Extending the festival’s theme, “The Power in Us,” SANTAI invites everyone to unwind and take part in guided and drop-in activities that celebrate collective strength and personal expression.

From capturing portraits at the photo booth, doodling your own reflections on power, to crafting small yet meaningful keepsakes, there is something for everyone to enjoy at their own pace. The space will also host artist talks, DJ sessions and themed craft booths, making SANTAI at Singapore Courtyard an inviting stop throughout the festival whether you’re here to linger, participate or simply take a breather.

Box of Stories

Participants are invited to pick and choose miniature black-and-white illustrations, each reflecting themes such as family, dreams and everyday life, to tell their own story. Fill them up with colour using the colouring materials provided or leave them as they are, then pack up your unique story in the box provided.


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