Satellite Hubs :: Food Traditions @ Northpoint
| Sweet & Tasty Traditional Food by Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 1.00pm |
| Synopsis | This dance presentation will share with all Singaporean more about the history of the Malay’s traditional food via a skit. This includes the popular Malay nasi ambeng (a communal dish), satay, rojak, nasi goreng and of course, assorted kueh. |
| Peranakan Food Demonstration by Baba Nelson Li | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 1.30pm |
| Synopsis | Join Baba Nelson Li, the food consultant of the MediaCorp drama, The Little Nyonya, for a journey into the Peranakan food cuisine and culture as he demonstrates the how-tos of Peranakan kueh. |
| Bamboo Goes Pop! by The Triplets | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 3.00pm |
| 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. |
| Folk Dances of Asia by Apsara Asia | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 3.30pm |
| Synopsis | Folk dances of Asia will take the audience on a journey of the colourful and breathtaking folk dances of Asia. A participatory dance form, a folk dance is usually traditional and performed by members of a community. Although not easy to define, the term seems to best fit those dances originating from agricultural communities for secular and sometimes ritualistic purposes such as those done during the harvest season. Be sure to catch folk dance forms from Indonesia, Indian, Kazakhstan/Tibet, Malaysia and more! |
| Food Demonstration by Violet Oon | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 4.00pm |
| Ethnic Food Samba by OneHeartBeat Percussion Band | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 4.30pm |
| Synopsis | Good sound need not be music but it can be musical. Using recycled equipment, household and cooking utensils to make music, this is a high-energy performance with audience participation and interaction. |
| Chinese Oldies and Melodies by Pan Siew Qiong | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 5.00pm |
| Synopsis | Best known as the Queen of Bass and Singapore’s ‘National Treasure’, veteran singer Pan Siew Qiong will perform her classic and evergreen Chinese melodies that propelled her to fame in the 60’s. |
| Food Demonstration by Violet Oon and Guest Chef, Chef Angelo Sanelli of Mietta's Restaurant and Bar | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 5.30pm |
| The Harvest Dance by Majlis Pusat Pertubuhan-Pertubuhan Budaya Melayu Singapura | |
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| Time & Venue | Food Cultures @ NorthPoint 26 July 2009, Sun, 6.30pm |
| Synopsis | Performed in celebration of a good harvest, lively Malay dancers will sway to melodious tunes as they celebrate the joyous occasion. |
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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