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Lau Pa Sat, Singapore’s only hawker market under a gazetted national monument, managed by FairPrice Group’s Kopitiam, commemorated its 130th anniversary on 27 June 2024 by launching “Feast for the Senses” experiences, a series of exciting and exclusive activities, assets, merchandise, and deals for the public to enjoy.
At the anniversary launch event, guests, including guest of honour NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, had the opportunity to experience a guided tour of the hawker market’s newly unveiled features, including the Lau Pa Sat AR/VR Heritage Trail that brings you back in time, the ‘From Shoreline to Skyline’ Mural, and the launch of ‘The Song of Lau Pa Sat’. All activities are open to the public.
Celebrate 130 Years of Lau Pa Sat: Join Us for an Immersive Heritage Experience!
 
Key highlights: 
  1. Lau Pa Sat Heritage Trail 
    • Interactive AR/VR experiences: Immerse yourself in Lau Pa Sat’s history with a trail that takes you back to its humble beginnings as a seaside wet market.
    • Heritage Mural by Yip Yew Chong: Experience the 10 by 3 metre mural, ‘From Shoreline to Skyline’, depicting Lau Pa Sat’s transformation over the decades.
    • The exclusive 3-part mini-docuseries, ‘Our Lau Pa Sat Stories’ features stories of how Lau Pa Sat has touched the lives of people across generations and backgrounds over time. 
    • Experience it here: https://www.laupasat.sg/heritagetrail/. 
  2. The Song of Lau Pa Sat: A commemorative track composed by Dick Lee that evokes the vibrant atmosphere of Lau Pa Sat.
  3. Exclusive Anniversary Merchandise: Bring home a piece of Lau Pa Sat’s history with specially designed items, including those designed in collaboration with Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong and local illustrator Lee Kow Fong, also known as Ah Guo. The merchandise is available at Food Folks @ Lau Pa Sat.
Lau Pa Sat has evolved from a humble wet market to Singapore’s most iconic hawker market, featuring more than 80 stalls, including 6 MICHELIN-recommended eateries. Within Lau Pa Sat, visitors can also find Singapore’s first “Everything Food” blended retail space, Food Folks, supporting heritage and innovative local brands.