Festival Hub @ Suntec :: Performances 15-26 July 2009
| March Together with ZWINDS by Zhonghua Secondary School | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 1.00pm |
| Synopsis | ZWINDS, Zhonghua Secondary School's very own Symphonic Band, will perform music featuring local favourites. The repertoire will also include marches from our heritage including strains from the past as well as marches from today. |
| Dragon Dance by Xuan Wu Dragon & Lion Athletic Association | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 1.30pm |
| Synopsis | The dragon has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art. The traditional dragon dance is deeply ingrained in Chinese cultural traditions such as Chinese New Year celebrations and celebrations of deities’ birthdays. |
| Dances from the Island of the Gods by Apsara Asia | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 2.00pm |
| Synopsis | Unique, dynamic and detailed are the traits of the Balinese dance. From the Island of the Gods, comes a series of their traditional dance forms that celebrates the beautiful country’s culture and heritage. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the authentic Baris (the war dance), the feminine Legong dance (a traditional Balinese dance) and the Tari Topeng (mask dance). |
| Daisybells by Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 3.00pm |
| Synopsis | Named "Daisybells", this group is an award-winning handbell ensemble in the Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging. They are also no strangers to overseas performances. |
| Mari Jolly Jolly with The Main Wayang Company by The Main Wayang Company | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 3.30pm |
| Synopsis | Singapore's youngest and most vibrant Peranakan theatre & cultural arts group is back with another exciting show! Bring your families & friends, and join the babas & nyonyas of 'The Main Wayang Company' as they share their rich Peranakan heritage in this unique and original mini concert! Let's celebrate and joget! |
| Hari Raya Open House by Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 4.00pm |
| Synopsis | Hari Raya is one of Singapore’s most colourful festival and celebration. The Malay community enjoys gathering and visits especially during the Hari Raya open house, receiving multiracial guests from all over Singapore and sharing their cultures and traditions. |
| Hokkien Opera: "Dang Yin and the 7th Heavenly daughter" by Singapore Bukit Panjang Hokkien Kong Huay | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 4.30pm |
| Synopsis | Unable to withstand the loneliness of the heaven, the seventh daughter of the Emperor Yu Huang sneaked to the mortal world and subsequently fell in love with a poor scholar, Dang Yin. This 20-minute excerpt describes how the seventh daughter yearned for the busy life of the mortal world and her admiration for the scholar. |
| Amazing Thailand by NUS Thai Music and Dance Ensemble | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 5.00pm |
| Synopsis | Among the different 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 a traditional Thai literature represents. Buchayan is a ceremony for sacrifice. Besides the performance, the ensemble will also be performing Rabam Si Phaak, a set of performances demonstrating the cultural diversity from four regions of Thailand. |
| Panchatantra by Alapana Arts | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 6.00pm |
| Synopsis | The wise words of the ancient sages of India are retold in the present 21st century setting through the age-old Panchatantra which showcases the morals, values and humour of the stories in a Bharatanatyam idiom. The presentation promises to be a tapestry of stories of friendship, bravery, quick-wittedness, foolishness, vile and guile, leadership and freedom woven together. Every story of the 'Panchatantra' has withstood the test of time, keeping its moral and philosophical theme intact. The production will be performed in a traditional format, reaching out to both adults and children alike, thereby reiterating the need for the youth of today to get back in touch with their roots, values and morals. Indian dance is not only energetic on account of the brisk movements, but the grace, poise and dignity associated with it also elevates the aesthetic appeal. |
| Tabla & the Belly Dancer by Maniam | |
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| Time & Venue | Festival Hub @ Suntec City 26 July 2009, Sun, 6.30pm |
| Synopsis | Experience a cultural infusion when tabla and belly-dancing meet. |
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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