Be Part of a World Record for Singapore’s 60th!
Calling Singaporeans, PRs, new migrants, and international friends
to join us in our island-wide activation to co-create the largest embroidery in the world.
No prior experience needed. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
2-hours per session.
Aliwal Arts Centre
28 Aliwal St, Singapore 199918,
Level 1 Studio
Timings:
1000 - 1200, 1300 - 1500, 1600 - 1800
Dates:
12 July (Sat), 13 July (Sun)
19 July (Sat), 20 July (Sun)
26 July (Sat), 27 July (Sun)
Tanjong Pagar Community Club
Timings:
1000 - 1200, 1300 - 1500, 1600 - 1800
Dates & Venue:
12 July (Sat): TPCC Art Gallery
19 July (Sat): TPCC class room#02-04
The Frontier Community Club
Timings:
1000 - 1200, 1300 - 1500, 1600 - 1800
Dates & Venue:
20 July (Sun): Level 1, Room 101
26 July (Sat): Conference Room
27 July (Sun): Conference Room
Other Activation Sites
Catapult
The Frontier Community Club
NUS Central Library
Jurong Central Plaza Active Ageing Centre
Bukit Batok West Active Ageing Centre
St Andrew's Active Ageing Centre (Havelock)
NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Mount Faber)
St. Andrew's Active Ageing Centre (Bedok South)
Kampung Kembangan Active Aging Centre
NTUC Health AACC WGS
and more...
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET TO QIXI FEST GRAND FINALE
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Countdown to lucky draw on 31st July 2025.
Early birds stand to win a pair of tickets* to our
Qixi Fest Cheongsam Fashion Opening Show at SCAPE Orchard
happening on 19 August 2025, 7pm.
*60 pairs of tickets up for grabs!
Why Attend Qixi Fest Grand Finale?
30 August to 7 September 2025, 2pm to 9pm
Kreta Ayer Square (in front of Chinatown Complex)
Display of the Guinness World Record Largest Embroidery
At 60 m x 3 m, this embroidery marks Singapore’s 60th and Qixi Fest’s 3rd birthday respectively. Co-created by Singaporeans, new migrants and foreigners, it is testimony of our diverse and intertwined social fabric.
📸 Perfect for photos, full of meaning — come and be part of history.
9-Days of Free Cultural Performances, Exhibitions & Programmes
From adrenaline-pumping martial arts performances, to whimsical storytelling with Qiqi, to a stunning Cheongsam exhibition reimagined by students — there’s something for all!
🎉 Soak in the festive atmosphere and let the magic of Qixi weave its way into your heart.
Enjoy "Weaving Dreams" Carnival Games & Stand to Win Attractive Prizes
With the Weaving Dreams Passport, dive into fun and meaningful experiences — match fabrics like a Cheongsam tailor, and even try loom weaving like the Weaver Girl.
🎟 Collect stamps, get a Qixi Fest x Guinness World Record collectible, and win attractive prizes!
Workshops
DIY Punch Needle Embroidery Coaster
In this hands-on session, learn the basics of punch needle embroidery and discover the rich meanings of Qixi Festival.
🎁 Take home your handmade masterpiece — a heartfelt keepsake that celebrates tradition, craft, and community. No experience needed, all materials provided!
Children under the age of 12 should be with the supervision of a parent / caretaker.
DIY Mag-a-Wish Qiao Guo Kueh Making
Gather your family, friends, and little ones for a delightful hands-on session making your own Qiao Guo (巧果) — the traditional treat gifted during Qixi to strengthen bonds.
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for all ages. Come create sweet memories and meaningful treats together!
Each set makes 3 and can be completed individually, as a family, or a group of friends.
Immersive Tours
(Her)Story of the Majies
Discover the world of the Majies, the dedicated amahs who shaped generations of families in Singapore. This tour explores their lives, cultural practices, and enduring legacy.
Visit historical sites tied to Majie heritage — where vows of celibacy were once taken and rituals observed. Hear stories of sisterhood, mutual support, and the festive traditions that bound them together — some of which still continue to resonate in contemporary Singapore.
Date: 30th August 2025, Sat
Timing: 3pm to 5.30pm
(Her)Story of the Samsui Women
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the inspiring story of the Samsui women, whose sweat, strength, and sacrifice helped build Singapore into the bustling metropolis it is today.
Curated by a Samsui-descendant, this guided tour will take you through key historical sites and unveil the heartwarming tale of these unsung heroines who migrated from the Samsui region in China during the early 20th century in search of a better life.
Date: 31st August 2025, Sun
Timing: 3pm to 5.30pm
What is Qixi Festival?
Qixi Festival is a “wish upon the stars festival" which falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. According to legend, the magpies will form a bridge on this day to help realise dreams. It is believed that wishes come true faster when you demonstrate skillfulness and mastery in the arts.
Qixi Fest (七夕乞巧嘉年华) is an initiative in collaboration with the community to revive Qixi Festival (七夕节) after its disappearance since the 1970s. We aim to make this effort a UNESCO case study for bringing back an important traditional festival that was dear to our foremothers who brought it to Singapore as early as the 19th century.
MEDIA COVERAGE
and more
> 180,000
international visitors and locals,
including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong,
have attended Qixi Fest
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET TO QIXI FEST GRAND FINALE
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Countdown to lucky draw on 31st July 2025.
Early birds stand to win a pair of tickets* to our
Qixi Fest Cheongsam Fashion Opening Show at SCAPE Orchard
happening on 19th August 2025.
*60 pairs of tickets up for grabs!