Culture shiok!

Fort Canning Park’s historical past and proximity to the museums make it an apt locale for heritage programmes.

The park’s thriving Spice Garden has been playing an active role in connecting visitors with plants and culture. A month-long festival held in July 2008 showcased the heritage of Vietnam and the common ingredients in Vietnamese cuisine. In line with the theme on Traditional Chinese Medicine in October 2008, special tours were organised to introduce the various herbs used in the age-old therapy.

Nutmeg and clove, which used to be cultivated extensively in the area, can be found in the Spice Garden.