Satellite Hubs :: Child's Play @ Causeway Point
| Vaibhavam by Sruthi Laya School of Fine Arts | |
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| Time & Venue | Child's Play @ Causeway Point 18 July 2009, Sat, 3.30pm |
| Synopsis | The abode of the Hindu God is filled with beautiful hymns and chants in praise of the Lord. Celestial beings, sages and scholars gather to celebrate the Lord and the air is filled with the immense greatness and righteousness. The atmosphere is that of a festival is Vaibhavam. Vaibhavam refers to God’s incredible and breath taking actions and divine illusions that prove his greatness. “ Vaibhavam”, deals with the attributes and glorious deeds of Lord. |
| Mask-changing by Choy's Brothers Opera Troupe | |
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| Time & Venue | Child's Play @ Causeway Point 18 July 2009, Sat, 4.00pm |
| Synopsis | You will want to keep your eyes open for this exceptional performance of face mask changing! Brought to you by one of the few local mask changers, Mr Choy Yien Chow, watch how his masked expressions transit in the blink of an eye seamlessly. This unique craft originated from Chinese Sichuan opera with a history dating back more than 300 years. The vivid colours and make-up of each mask represents different moods of a character. |
| Hainanese Puppet Show: Fate of Pearl by The Tien Heng Kang Heng Nam Drama Association | |
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| Time & Venue | Child's Play @ Causeway Point 18 July 2009, Sat, 5.00pm |
| Synopsis | In this fable about love, a conniving general manipulates the Emperor into believing lies about the his beloved Empress while breaking up a romantic match between the prince and princess. Join us to find out if the general succeeds in his plans to break up these two couples in this Hainanese puppet show. |
| The Good Old Days by Sriwana | |
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| Time & Venue | Child's Play @ Causeway Point 18 July 2009, Sat, 5.30pm |
| Synopsis | Do you still remember the kampong days when modern technology and fashion have yet to replace traditional games and the songkok, the sarong and the kebayas? Come ride the time machine back with us as we take the time tunnel back to the good old days. It’s an ideal performance for the families as the elders can reminisce and the young can discover. |
| Djembe Beats by Lila Drums | |
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| Time & Venue | Child's Play @ Causeway Point 18 July 2009, Sat, 6.00pm |
| Synopsis | Be prepared to move to the beat as the multi-cultural students of Lila Drums come together for a session of the West African djembe drumming. The name of the drum is derived from the Bamanakan saying, "Anke dje, anke be” – which translates to “everyone gather together”. True to the saying, this performance reflects the unity of our colourful social fabric through music. |
| The Performing Arts Group of Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School by Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School | |
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| Time & Venue | Child's Play @ Causeway Point 18 July 2009, Sat, 7.00pm |
| Synopsis | It’s a marriage of the traditional and the modern as the students of Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School wow you with five dynamic pieces of dance and music. Expect an interesting blend of gamelan and angklung musical showcases of the spirited Bollywood and Chinese dances. |
| Bhangra Beats by Kohinoor Bhangra Troupe | |
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| Time & Venue | Child's Play @ Causeway Point 18 July 2009, Sat, 7.30pm |
| Synopsis | Enjoy a visually and aurally stimulating Bhangra performance by the Kohinoor Bhangra Troupe! This colourful and vibrant show combines energetic dance and acrobatic stunts with the musical accompaniment of the dhol (the drum), chimpteh (the bells) and gideh (the claps). |
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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