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Thian Hock Keng & Chong Wen Ge:
Deep Dive into Thian Hock Keng & Chong Wen Ge

Course Fee Per Session

STGS or AREU members
Without Statement of Attendance: $20
With Statement of Attendance: $30

Non-Members of STGS or AREU / Members of the Public (Limited Time Promotional Rate)
Without Statement of Attendance: $30
With Statement of Attendance: $40

Course Duration

2 hours

Course Language(s)

English, 华语（请滚动至本网页底部查看更多详情）

Upcoming Sessions

Wednesday, 13 January 2027, 14:00 PM - 16:00 PM [English]

LEARN Activity Bucket

B - Site-Specific Training

LEARN Category

1 - Content Knowledge

Training Venue

Thian Hock Keng Temple (158 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068613)
Chong Wen Ge (168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068619)

Additional Information

If you have selected the fee option that includes a Statement of Attendance (SOA), it will be issued to you upon your completion of the course

Overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Thian Hock Keng and Chong Wen Ge, focusing on their historical, cultural, and educational significance within Singapore’s Hokkien community.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Hokkien migration, maritime trade, and the role of temples as social institutions. The course integrates architectural appreciation, symbolism, intangible heritage, and storytelling techniques, equipping tourist guides to deliver meaningful and engaging interpretations.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain Hokkien migration, maritime trade, and early settlement patterns.

  2. Interpret the role of temples in community building and social support.

  3. Analyse architectural features, motifs, and symbolic elements.

  4. Compare the cultural and architectural links between Thian Hock Keng and Chong Wen Ge.

  5. Present stories of key figures such as Tan Kim Seng and Hokkien pioneers.

  6. Interpret religious beliefs, including Mazu worship and other deities.

  7. Deliver engaging, layered storytelling tailored to different audiences.

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About the Trainer

Cindy Lim

Licensed Tourist Guide &
ACTA-Certified Adult Trainer

Cindy Lim is a licensed Tourist Guide and ACTA-certified adult trainer with extensive experience in tourism education, Tourist Guide training, and professional development.

She believes that effective tourism training goes beyond simply delivering facts. Her engaging and learner-centred approach to training, which incorporates storytelling, practical examples, visual aids and interactive activities, helps guides understand the stories behind facts, connect with their audience, and communicate Singapore's heritage.

An Associate Trainer with the Tourism Management Institute of Singapore (TMIS) since 2011, Cindy has been actively involved in the training and development of aspiring and practicing Tourist Guides.

Her STB Tourist Guide Courses focus on Singapore's cultural and ethnic heritage, with key training areas being the cultural and ethnic heritage of Singapore, Chinatown, Kampong Glam, and Little India.

Cindy has co-curated 3 Professional Development Courses (PDCs), and conducted more than 40 sessions of these PDCs. Topics include:

  • The stories behind Capitol Singapore, CHIJMES & Raffles Hotel

  • Bringing Singapore's Civic District and heritage landmarks to life through stories, historical context and interesting connections between the sites

  • Peranakan heritage, traditions, cultural identity, and architecture at Joo Chiat & Katong