Satellite Hubs :: Food Traditions @ Northpoint
| Harvest the Rice! by Apsara Asia | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 2.00pm |
| Synopsis | This performance pays tribute to one of the world's staple food sources with a number of performances in salutation to this crop, from traditional harvest dance rituals to the symbolic cultivation of rice. Featured in the programme will be a glimpse of how each ethnic group (Indian, Malay and Chinese) celebrate the harvest and cultivation of rice in their individual cultures and traditions. |
| Food Demonstration by Sylvia Tan: Nasi Lemak | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 2.30pm |
| Synopsis | Learn the proper way of preparing the Nasi Lemak, a popular rice dish in Southeast Asia from avid food writer and local culinary expert, Miss Sylvia Tan. |
| Gamelan & Angklung by Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 3.30pm |
| Synopsis | A medley of traditional folksongs will be presented through these traditional Indonesian instruments. The two melodious musical pieces symbolises tranquillity. |
| Rojak! by Apsara Asia | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 4.00pm |
| Synopsis | Singapore is well-known for its local delicacies. Known as a food paradise, Singapore boasts some of the most spectacular types and variety of food in the world. With its blend of ethnic food types, 'Singapore Food' has come to represent a mixture of the local dishes infused with other ethnic food forms and styles. Singapore 'Rojak' showcases Singapore’s most famous food in a visually stunning dance presentation. Traditional ethnic and modern dance forms will be utilised as part of the performance. |
| Chinese Harvest Dance by Singapore Bukit Panjang Hokkien Kong Huay | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 4.30pm |
| Synopsis | Harvest festivals have been held as long as people have been sowing and gathering food. Watch this series of dances which were performed during this important festival back in the old days. |
| Chongfu Signature Dance by Chongfu Primary School | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 5.00pm |
| Synopsis | Be captivated by these young performers who will be showcasing the cultures of each of the three ethnic groups through a series of dazzling dances. |
| Punjabi Folk Dance (North Indian Dance) by Joshiley Bhangra Troupe | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 5.30pm |
| Synopsis | This dance is usually performed in the north of India (Punjab) by the farmers after harvest in the past. Over the years, Bhangra has seen a popularity surge which has became an integral part of many occasions like weddings and other festive occasions. |
| Food Demonstration by Sylvia Tan: Nasi Ulam | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 6.00pm |
| Synopsis | Learn the proper way of preparing the Nasi Ulam, a popular rice dish accompanied with raw vegetables (salad) and eaten with sambal, from avid food writer and local culinary expert, Miss Sylvia Tan. |
| Combination of Dances by Yishun Secondary School | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 7.00pm |
| Synopsis | The first dance, the Malay dance “Remaja Ria”, tells a story of a group of young maidens dancing happily. While dancing, they were interrupted by a group of young boys who came to tease them. At first, the girls were shy but after they were courted by the boys with their display of footwork, the couples eventually dance happily together. The second dance, the Chinese dance “Colour of Spring”, takes place at the dawn of the spring. A piece of soothing and melodious tune can be heard playing through the peaceful ambience, while the performers, holding colourful fans, start dancing to the rhythm of the tune. With their graceful moments, cleverly blended with a feeling of serenity, their dance exudes the strong gentleness and feminity of the oriental beauties. The third dance, an Indian Dance “Beak' on of Freedom and Hope“, tells the story of captive birds rescuing their captor from starvation. It showcases the transformation of heart and mind that embraces mutual kindness, hope and unchained freedom. |
| Drum Xplosion! by Rhythm Masala Music Studio | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 25 July 2009, Sat, 7.30pm |
| Synopsis | A combustible fusion of Ethnic, Western, Latin, African, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, Jamaican & Cuban drums, this will be one riot of a performance! |
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