Satellite Hubs :: Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point
| Malay Wedding Showcase by Sriwana | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 1.00pm |
| Synopsis | In this half-hour wedding demonstration, you will get the opportunity to experience the ceremonies held during the several days of a Malay wedding. The grand affairs of the newlyweds start with the henna-staining ceremony, followed by the akad nikah ceremony which solemnises the wedding, and finally ending with the bersanding, a series of performances to entertain the newly-weds. |
| The Secret of Kalari Payat! by Kalari Payat Silambam Centre | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 1.30pm |
| Synopsis | Come find out the secret of Kalari Payat , an ancient Indian martial art which bears a lot of similarities to Chinese martial arts. Be amazed as performers showcase the well-kept practices from probably thousands of years ago. Watch as they show you the correct techniques of effective locks, throws and many more! |
| Wedding Lions by Wenyang Sports Association (Singapore) | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 2.00pm |
| Synopsis | Watch Singapore’s one and only pair of shuang xi lions in action! Representing double happiness in Chinese, this pair of auspiciously-named lions usually comes out to play only during wedding celebrations. |
| The Wedding Fashion Show by J & C Bridal Collections | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 3.00pm |
| Synopsis | Here come the brides! It’s a wedding extravaganza as we showcase the evolution of the wedding gowns from Singapore’s four ethnic groups. See for yourself how each ethnic group plays with different colours and patterns in their own traditional trousseau. |
| Wedding Silat-Silat Pengantin by Singapore Pencak Silat Performing Arts | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 4.00pm |
| Synopsis | Silat Pengantin is customarily performed to welcome Malay newly-weds who are deemed as royalty for the day and is usually done when they arrive at the groom's house. Such a performance is meant to be graceful and has to be done with great respect and etiquette. This showcase will present the "bunga-bunga" or flowery and softer side to the Malay martial art, Pencak Silat. |
| Bhangra Dance by Kohinoor Bhangra Troupe | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 4.30pm |
| Synopsis | Bhangra is the traditional dance form where revellers beat the dhol drum, sing and dance in celebration of the incoming wheat harvest. And when the infectious Bhangra rhythm is infused with Western popular music, you get an ultra modern Bhangra movement! This special performance features a pre-recorded mix of the dhol with synthesizers and elements of reggae, hip-hop, disco, techno, house and rap music. |
| Teochew Opera: "The Legend of Chun Xiang" by Er Woo Amateur Musical & Dramatic Association | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 5.30pm |
| Synopsis | Tribulations set Official Li Meng Long and village girl Chun Xiang apart in this tale of everlasting love. Come discover their happily ever after and you might just fall in love along with Official Li and Chun Xiang in this Teochew opera. |
| Jazz Big Band by Thomson Swing Big Band | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 6.00pm |
| Synopsis | Tap your feets and sway to the music as Thomson Swing Big Band plays a repertoire of music that the Eurasians danced to during their weddings. |
| Dikir Barat by Kelana Purba | |
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| Time & Venue | Happily Ever After @ Jurong Point 19 July 2009, Sun, 6.30pm |
| Synopsis | Experience a battle of words and wits as two teams sing their clever responses to each other in a rhythmic fashion. Dikir barat is the one of the most popular Malay cultural art form amongst the Malay youths today. |
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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