Satellite Hubs :: Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint
| Step-in Fashion by Apsara Asia | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 2.00pm |
| Synopsis | When arts and fashion meet, it’s a spectacular creative expression not to be missed! Step-in Fashion presents a collaboration of dance with fashion that explores the evolution of the Indian fashion of saris and punjabi suits. |
| Bamboo Goes Pop! by The Triplets | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 2.30pm |
| 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. |
| Fabric of Our Nation by Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 3.30pm |
| Synopsis | The blending of different materials in Malay traditional costumes is presented in this symbolic item of interweaving the different fabrics for different occasions and different purposes. This dance shows the process of weaving fabric from silk worms or cotton plants into the Malay songket, tenun and batik. |
| Fascinating Fashion Show | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 4.00pm |
| Synopsis | From sarong to saris, from the cheongsam to the ao dai, Singapore is certainly at the crossroads of the world of fashion. Though most Singaporeans do not wear their traditional dress every day, they do indulge in dressing up every now and then, especially during important occasion such as weddings, birthday celebrations or the New Year. These dresses are often worn traditional; they can also be “inspired” from the traditional wear. Some people would even cross-reference between cultures to design something more adventurous. This exclusive fashion show will showcase a range of clothes that are traditional, inspired by the traditional as well as the forward-looking. |
| Mysteries of Sahara by Coral Secondary School | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 5.00pm |
| Synopsis | Behind this contemporary dance is the enchanting exploration of tranquillity versus passion. The talented dancers evoked emotions in this beautiful piece, successfully clinching a Silver award in the Singapore Youth Festival 2009. |
| Tabla & Saxophone by Maniam and Nicole | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 5.30pm |
| 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. |
| Flowers of the Nyonya Kebaya by The Baba Cultures | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 6.30pm |
| Synopsis | Be fascinated by the beautiful batiks and colourful patterns of the Peranakan female clothing as the lovely nyonyas show you how their costumes have changed over the decades. Be a part of the Peranakan culture! |
| Chinese Long Sleeve Dance by Choy's Brothers Opera Troupe | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 7.00pm |
| Synopsis | Follow a scholar’s escape from the pursuit of his enemies in this classical Chinese water sleeves dance. Every graceful move manipulated by the long sleeves of the dancer’s costume is designed to mimic the movement of the flowing water. |
| Fascinating Fashion Show | |
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| Time & Venue | Ethnic Runway @ Centrepoint 18 July 2009, Sat, 7.30pm |
| Synopsis | From sarong to saris, from the cheongsam to the ao dai, Singapore is certainly at the crossroads of the world of fashion. Though most Singaporeans do not wear their traditional dress every day, they do indulge in dressing up every now and then, especially during important occasion such as weddings, birthday celebrations or the New Year. These dresses are often worn traditional; they can also be “inspired” from the traditional wear. Some people would even cross-reference between cultures to design something more adventurous. This exclusive fashion show will showcase a range of clothes that are traditional, inspired by the traditional as well as the forward-looking. |
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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