Katong–Joo Chiat Heritage & Food Trail

Each Pax is S$15
(Includes Food samplings at popular Kim Choo Kueh Chang & Dona Manis banana pies)

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👉 Register here:[ https://3playtopia.com/trip/explore-katong-joo-chiat](https://3playtopia.com/trip/explore-katong-joo-chiat)

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HIGHLY REQUESTED! 🔥🔥🔥
Join us for a Katong–Joo Chiat Heritage & Food Trail, where culture, architecture, faith, and flavours come together in one of Singapore’s most storied neighbourhoods.

This guided walk takes you through Katong–Joo Chiat — a historic melting pot of Peranakan, Eurasian, and Ceylonese Hindu communities with tastings of iconic local treats along the way.

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### What makes this walk worth your while?

🏠 Walk past iconic pastel Peranakan shophouses built in the 1920s
🛕 Visit one of the oldest Hindu temples in eastern Singapore (dating back to the 1850s)
⛪ Discover Katong’s early Christian heritage along historic Ceylon Road
🥢 Enjoy a FREE tasting of Kim Choo’s kueh chang (since 1945)
🥧 Savour a FREE tasting of Dona Manis’ legendary banana pies (since 1992)
📖 Learn surprising stories and fun facts you won’t find on Google

This is living heritage — traditions still practised, recipes still handmade, and history still alive.

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### 🥢 Kim Choo Kueh Chang (since 1945)

A Katong institution famous for its traditional Peranakan kueh chang, handmade using time-honoured methods.

✨ Fun fact: Kim Choo has been wrapping kueh chang for nearly 80 years, making it one of Singapore’s most enduring Peranakan food brands.

👉 Includes a complimentary tasting

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### 🥧 Dona Manis (since 1992)

A beloved old-school bakery best known for its banana pies, cream puffs, and traditional tarts. Visit the newly opened cafe along Katong.

✨ Fun fact: It began as a small family-run bakery in the basement of Katong Shopping Centre before becoming a local cult favourite.

👉 Includes a complimentary tasting

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### 🏛️ Red House Bakery Site (est. 1925)

Once a famous breakfast haunt for East Coast residents, known for its cakes and curry puffs.

✨ Fun fact: Though it closed in 2003, it remains one of Katong’s most nostalgic food landmarks, often remembered by generations of locals.

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### 🛕 Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple (1850s)

One of the oldest Hindu temples in the east, serving the Ceylonese Hindu community along Ceylon Road.

✨ Fun fact: The temple features a rare musical pillar that produces different notes when tapped — a first in Southeast Asia.

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### ⛪ St Hilda’s Church (1938)

A historic Anglican church reflecting Katong’s early Christian community and missionary roots.

✨ Fun fact: It is named after St Hilda of Whitby, a powerful female figure in early Christianity.

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### 🏠 Koon Seng Shophouses (1920s)

Iconic pastel-coloured homes showcasing Peranakan architecture, blending Chinese and Malay influences.

✨ Fun fact: The ornate tiles and motifs were once symbols of wealth and social status among Peranakan families.

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### 🤍 Eurasian Association (founded 1919)

Deeply rooted in Katong, representing one of Singapore’s oldest communities. Get a guided tour by a Eurasian guide and visit the 3 museum galleries in the area. Learn more about the Eurasian early settlers, how they originated, including some famous one you may know!

✨ Fun fact: The famous sugee cake originates from Eurasian culinary traditions.

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### 📍 Event Details

🗓 Date: Saturday, 28 Feb 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 2.30PM (Please arrive on time as we will leave on the dot)
📍 Meeting Point: Marine Parade MRT (Exit 3 - Towards i12 Katong)
🚶‍♀️ Duration: Approx. 2 hours

📲 For inquiries (WhatsApp): 8078 4087 (Lee Ling)