The Magic of Tang Yuan from ‘The Enchanted Orchard: A Taste of Home’
WorkshopEsther Siam Ern Hong
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Recommended for children from ages 4 to 7. This programme is Culture Pass Eligible.
Step into an enchanted orchard where flowers glow, fruits whisper memories, and rice balls sparkle with colour. Join author–illustrator Esther Siam for an interactive storytelling of The Enchanted Orchard: A Taste of Home. Children and families will journey with two sisters as they gather magical colours for Tang Yuan, then enjoy a playful hands-on activity: rolling colourful “rice balls” with clay or dough. Along the way, they will witness a butterfly pea flower colour-change demo, smell pandan leaves, and imagine their own flavours of home. This joyful programme celebrates family bonds, Asian traditions, and the wonder of nature through story.
Esther Siam Ern Hong (Singapore)
Esther Siam is a Singapore-based author–illustrator and former physics educator. She creates picture books that blend science, food heritage, and fantasy. Her titles include The Good Germs That Make Bread (2024), The Enchanted Orchard: A Taste of Home (2025) and The Starry Sea Bakery (forthcoming). Her work celebrates Southeast Asian traditions while introducing STEM concepts in imaginative, child-friendly ways, fostering curiosity, intergenerational connection, and cross-cultural understanding. She has been featured on Channel 8 Mediacorp for her creative and educational storytelling.
Programme dates and times are subject to change.