RVI Experiences: Shang Antique

Shang Antique opens its doors for an afternoon on Southeast Asian antiques, art and heritage — not just the objects, but the machinery around them. Over two hours from 2pm to 4pm, the session walks through how historical pieces get selected, appraised and conserved, then flips to the commercial side: how the antiques trade actually runs as a business. It is free, and it happens at 296 River Valley Road.

This sits under RVI Experiences, a programme backed by the National Youth Council that puts young people in real workplaces alongside working professionals, so they can see what the job entails rather than guess from the outside. The stated audience is youths and young adults, which fits: the point is career contacts, soft skills and a bit of industry exposure to carry into the job hunt. If you have ever wondered who decides what an old piece is worth, this is a straight look at the people who do.