Festival Hub @ Suntec :: Performances 15-26 July 2009
| Tabla and Saxophone by Maniam & Nicole | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 24 July 2009, Fri, 12.00pm |
| Synopsis | When the romantic sounds of saxophone and the dynamic drumming of the traditional tabla combines, it’s a musical combustion! Come experience this interesting cultural infusion with our accomplished local tabla player Maniam. |
| Bamboo Goes Pop! by The Triplets | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 24 July 2009, Fri, 12.30pm |
| Synopsis | Dizi, the Chinese flute made of bamboo, is famous for its distinctive resonant sound. This piece that is going to be performed by The Triplets has been rearranged specially for this festival, and it aims to showcase the more contemporary side of Chinese music. You will hear a medley rearranged with the more popular songs from the Western, Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures. |
| East meets West by Fusionasia | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 24 July 2009, Fri, 1.30pm |
| Synopsis | Fusionasia was formed in year 2007 to create unique music with the combination of ethnic and fusion instruments like the Chinese Erhu/Flute, Indian tabla , western drums or even electric guitars. We made the East meet West through music at many major events like Sentosa Jazz by the beach, Mosaic Music Festival to name a few. Fusionasia has many talented musicians who have represented Singapore at many concerts around the world such as the MIDEM festive held in Cannes, France. |
| Chinese Opera: My Neighbours by Hainanese Cultural Society of Singapore | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 24 July 2009, Fri, 6.00pm |
| Synopsis | This 30-minute showcase will feature the different cultures and living habits of different dialect groups. The story is about four people who came from four different dialect groups (Hainanese, Teochew, Hokkien, and Aihui) but stayed under the same roof. Each of them had their own cultural interests and hobbies, and they were self-centered. One day, they got into arguments. Through the exhortations of another neighbour who was a Malay policeman, they finally sorted out their misunderstandings and agreed to live harmoniously. The showcase will cast light on the importance of understanding the living habits and cultures of different communities and the need to respect our neighbours – important elements in a multi-racial and multi-cultural society. |
| Amazing Thailand by NUS Thai Music and Dance Ensemble | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 24 July 2009, Fri, 6.30pm |
| Synopsis | Among the different kinds of traditional dance of Thailand, Manora Buchayan, a dance from the southern part of Thailand is known as the 'King of Rhythm'. The music is rather rhythmic and in fast tempo. Manora is a half-bird, half-woman creature in traditional Thai literature. Buchayan is a ceremony for sacrifice. Besides this performance, the ensemble will also be performing Rabam Si Phaak, a set of performances demonstrating the cultural diversity from four regions in Thailand. |
| Dances of Incredible India by Alapana Arts | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 24 July 2009, Fri, 7.00pm |
| Synopsis | A medley of Indian classical dances and folk movements portrayed by vibrant young Indian dancers through the Bharatanatyam, which is the national dance of India. Bharatanatyam, which originated from Tamil Nadu, is the manifestation of the ancient idea of the celebration of the eternal universe through the celebration of the beauty of the material body. It remains as one of the most well liked and widely performed form of dance today due to its varied movements and dance styles. |
| Memoirs of Geylang Serai by Sriwana | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 24 July 2009, Fri, 7.30pm |
| Synopsis | Take a trip down memory lane to the good old kampong days of Geylang, where the villagers still have to queue for their water supply, and where harvesting is the norm of the day. The Malay men dressed in their songkok and pelikat and the ladies with their short kebayas and tight sarong were commonly seen during those days. Displays of affection are also shown with subtle courtship movements as both the ladies and the gentlemen try their luck with one another. |
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Programme Calendar
- 15 - 26 July 2009 :: Festival Hub @ Suntec
- 15 - 19 July 2009 :: Child's Play @ Causeway Point
- 16 - 19 July 2009 :: Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point
- 17 - 21 July 2009 :: Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint
- 21 - 26 July 2009 :: Baby Steps @ Compass Point
- 22 - 26 July 2009 :: Food Traditions @ Northpoint
- 23 - 26 July 2009 :: Music Nation @ VivoCity