Stage Performances
Gather your friends and head down to the Festival Hub@Suntec City's Tropics Atrium from 16-27 July to catch the eye-popping visual feast of the stage performances. Tap your feet, feel the beat and feast your senses as we bring you a fortnight of cultural music, dance and drama.
| Celebration of Victory and Unity |
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| Date | Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
| Time | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
| Performer | Zheng Hua Primary-Zheng Hua Dazzlers |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | Fusion |
| Synopsis | The dance will showcase the various ethnic groups coming together to celebrate the victory of Singapore heroes. |
| Nona Singapura |
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| Date | Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
| Time | 12:30 pm - 01:00 pm |
| Performer | Telok Kurau Secondary School |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | Malay |
| Synopsis | The dance depicts the daily lifestyle of woman of Singapore portraying the unique Malay Culture and traditions in a modern mood. With the accompniment of new arranged melodious tune, this dance will captivate the audience. |
| Benevolence Begets Harmony, Anugerah Pusaka (Gift of Cultural Inheritance), Vibrant Spring |
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| Date | Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
| Time | 01:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
| Performer | Sembawang Primary School |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | Indian, Chinese, Malay |
| Synopsis | Combining the three cultural performances, Sembawang Primary School presents the following:
1. The dawn of spring !
Vibrant blooming of flowers and their sweet-smelling fragrance;
Attracting the beautiful butterflies,
Flitting and fluttering among them, gathering nectar.
A season of celebration.
2. A welcome dance, Anugerah Pusaka features the silat as the Malay traditional art of self-defence. The dynamic movements of the silata are complemented with the grace of the female dancers. Sireh Junjung' which are borne by the girls, symbolize the warmth and hospitality of the host in welcoming his guests.
3. The enchantment of nature is manifested in this dance. The peacocks show compassion towards the snakes by shielding them from the heavy downpour. This results in them becoming fast friends and putting aside animosity. They learn to forge teamwork and live harmoniously with each other. |
| Hainanese Puppets |
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| Date | Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
| Time | 06:30 pm - 07:00 pm |
| Performer | Tien Heng Kang Heng Nam Drama Association |
| Category | Puppet Show |
| Ethnic Group | Hainanese/Chinese |
| Synopsis | A Hainanese puppets show featuring a love story between a general and an opera singer during the war period. |
| Space & Spectrum |
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| Date | Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
| Time | 07:00 pm - 07:30 pm |
| Performer | Apsara Asia |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | Indian |
| Synopsis | Display of modern dance showcases (hip hop, balinese, modern contemporary and salsa). |
| Labyrinth |
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| Date | Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
| Time | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
| Performer | Bedok View Secondary School Angklung Ensemble |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | Malay |
| Synopsis | The Malay dancers will dance with the accompaniment of the angklung of 'Labyrinth'. The dance depicts how confusing and complicated our life can be. Obstacles and hurdles appear at any unexpected moment and one needs to adapt or figure out a way to overcome it. Choices have to be made to determine the direction that we have to follow. An unwise choice may result in one being trapped in a dark labyrinth for as long as one can survive. This is to be followed by the Angklung ensemble with a medley of 3 pieces. |
| Guzheng Ensemble |
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| Date | Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
| Time | 12:30 pm - 01:00 pm |
| Performer | Hougang Secondary School |
| Category | Music |
| Ethnic Group | Fusion |
| Synopsis | An assemble of different ethnic pieces reflecting Singapore's diversity, ending with a traditional well-known Chinese piece, 'Xiao Au Jiang Hu', singing praise of heroes. |
| The Apsaras |
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| Date | Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
| Time | 01:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
| Performer | Haig Girls' School |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | Indian |
| Synopsis | The dance showcases the beauty, grace and dancing talents of the celestial maidens, the Apsaras. |
| Singapore Lifestyles |
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| Date | Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
| Time | 06:30 pm - 07:00 pm |
| Performer | Kelana Purba |
| Category | Music |
| Ethnic Group | Malay |
| Synopsis | With the storyline surrounding the Malay family and Singapore lifestyles, Kelena Purba will perform fast, energetic music, involving the audience through the traditional Dikir Barat. |
| The Witty Princess |
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| Date | Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
| Time | 07:30 pm - 08:00 pm |
| Performer | Bukit Panjang Hokkien KongHuay Opera Troupe |
| Category | Opera |
| Ethnic Group | Chinese |
| Synopsis | This is about a status-conscious princess who refuses to attend her in law's birthday banquet as they are commoners. Out of anger, the consort hit the princess, which was a serious offence in the traditional days.
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| Global Ethnic Percussion |
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| Date | Friday, 18 July 2008 |
| Time | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
| Performer | Montfort Junior School |
| Category | Music |
| Ethnic Group | Fusion |
| Synopsis | An electic mix of local ethnic percussion representation with global sound, depicting Singapore as a melting pot of diverse cultures. Audience can look forward to an energetic and groovy performances with opportunities of musical interaction with the performers. |
| Seri Saji |
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| Date | Friday, 18 July 2008 |
| Time | 12:30 pm - 01:00 pm |
| Performer | Jurong West Primary School |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | Malay |
| Synopsis | Awarded Silver in the SYF Central Judging, the Malay Dance Club will perform the tudung saji. It is used to explore the friendly and cheerful atmostphere of village life imbued with the spirit of cooperation amidst mirth and laughter. The dance explroes the use of tudung saji in a jovial and vibrant mood usually presented to welcome back the village heroes after a certain assignment is done or as a celebration of victory by the heroes. |
| Get Low |
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| Date | Friday, 18 July 2008 |
| Time | 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm |
| Performer | Catholic High |
| Category | Dance |
| Ethnic Group | - |
| Synopsis | Get Low is a highly energetic hip hop dance which showcases the boys' talent and passion for dance. This is a demanding dance that requires strong execution of movements and coordination. |
| Chinese Tales and Myths |
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| Date | Friday, 18 July 2008 |
| Time | 06:30 pm - 07:00 pm |
| Performer | Pei Yan Ling Opera Arts Centre |
| Category | Opera |
| Ethnic Group | Chinese |
| Synopsis | Traditional Chinese opera depicting olden days educated programmes such as Yue Fei, Wu Song or mythology tales like Sun Wu Kong and Ne Zhe. |
| Celebrate Heroes |
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| Date | Friday, 18 July 2008 |
| Time | 07:30 pm - 08:00 pm |
| Performer | Rani G & Guys |
| Category | Music |
| Ethnic Group | - |
| Synopsis | Be enthralled by the 80s pops and hits , featuring heroes-related songs such as Street American Hero by Robbie Dupree, Tina Turner's We Don't Need Another Hero and many more. |
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