A programme held in conjunction with SG HeritageFest
Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday 10.00am - 11.30am, 2pm - 3.30pm, 4pm - 5.30pm, 6.00pm -7.30pm Cost: $48.00 Tours are led by STB licensed tour guides. Tourists and locals are welcome. Keris Keeper: An Intimate Encounter with a Living Tradition
Not all stories are told on the streets.
Step into the private home of one of Singapore’s last known Keris Keeper for a rare and intimate session offered only during the Singapore Heritage Festival 2025. This isn’t your usual walking tour. Sit down over kueh and bandung, hold ancient blades, and hear stories rarely told outside sacred circles. Only a few will be allowed in. Will you be one of them? |
Step into a world where blades are more than weapons—they’re vessels of spirit, status, and unseen power. For the first time ever, the doors open to the private home of one of Singapore’s last known Keris Keeper. This isn’t a museum visit. It’s a living, breathing encounter with a centuries-old tradition still held sacred today.
In an intimate small-group session, you’ll get up close with the keris—its folklore, function, and force. Hold real heirloom blades. Learn how they’re matched to people. Ask the questions you never thought you’d get to ask. And do it all while sharing kampong-style refreshments, just like old times. Spaces are extremely limited. This is heritage you don’t just hear about—you feel it. TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN THIS TOUR
🔥 1. A Rare Invitation This is not a public exhibit or gallery showcase. It’s a deeply personal home visit—your once-a-year chance to meet Singapore’s last known Keris Keeper in his private sanctuary, where knowledge is passed the old way: person to person. 🗡️ 2. Touch History, Hold Power Forget glass displays. Here, you’ll hold actual keris blades—each with a story, a spirit, and a purpose. Learn how to read their form, sense their energy, and discover the deeper meanings behind their mystique. ☕ 3. Kampong Vibes & Meaningful Conversations Over plates of traditional kueh kueh and sweet bandung, you’ll reconnect with the warmth of old-school hospitality while having real conversations about belief, heritage, and the unseen layers of Southeast Asian culture. 🌀 4. Personal Guidance from the Keeper Which keris suits your energy? What draws certain people to specific blades? The Keeper will share insights tailored to each guest—a truly one-of-a-kind dialogue you won’t find in books or online. 🛑 5. Only a Handful Will Ever Experience This To preserve the intimacy and respect of the space, seats are extremely limited. If you’ve ever been curious about the keris—not just as an artifact, but as a living legacy—this is your chance. Basic information - House visit tour
Cost & Payment Matters
Cost of tour is SGD 48.00 per participant, and can be paid through PayLah or PayNow to this number, +65 9459 4931 (Eugene Tay). Minimum pax required to commence the tour is 8 pax. If the date you have chosen is cancelled by us, we will offer you an alternative date; if no alternative dates are available, we will give you a full refund. What to Prepare for the Tour
Meet Location: Block 130 Marsiling Rise Singapore 730130 (Void Deck) End Location: At Keris Keeper House (10mins walk from Woodlands MRT) Nearest MRT: Woodlands MRT Station * Some admin stuff to ensure your safety and comfort. Safety Please sound out if you have:
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Enjoy the house visit. |