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If you are enamored with museums, enjoy live theater, and prefer understanding a new culture to beach bumming, Singapore will captivate you with what it has to offer. The city's art scene reflects the flavours
of the region, with Malay, Chinese and Indian performances, art and
music. Mainstream performing arts are also well represented,
culminating in the Singapore Arts Festival, held every June, which
attracts international dance, theatre and music groups. |
Peranakan Place
Peranakan culture is the blending of Chinese and Malay cultures that emerged in the 19th century as Chinese born in Singapore, Penang and Malacca began adopting Malay fashions, cuisine, and architectural style. At Peranakan Place, situated along Orchard Road, this colorful and unique culture is vibrantly depicted in the beautiful buildings.
For more information, check www.peranakanplace.com
Asian Civilisations Museum
With a mandate to provide an Asia-wide insight into the legacies of the past and the cultural traditions of the peoples who live in the region, the museum is a fascinating blend of permanent and changing themed exhibitions. Located by the romantic Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) showcases 5,000 years of Asian cultures. . With more than 1300
artifacts, visitors to this 14,000 square metre national monument can immerse themselves in the ancient civilisations of China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia/Islamic.
For more information, check www.acm.org.sg
ChinaTown Arts Belt
In 1998, the upper storeys of eight buildings along Smith Street and two at Trengganu Street were acquired by the National Arts Council and conserved specially for the arts. Since then, these spaces have been allocated to arts groups that specialise in Cantonese Opera, Beijing Opera, Teochew Opera, music, theatre, calligraphy as well as literature. Arts groups housed in this area include the Chinese Theatre Circle and Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble.
Esplanade
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is without a doubt, Singapore's most exciting performance arts venue to date. Located at the waterfront overlooking Marina Bay, the complex with its distinctive dome-shaped roofs comprises a 1,600-seat concert hall, a 2,000-seat theatre and several recital rooms, theatre and rehearsal studios, as well as outdoor performing spaces.
For more information, check www.esplanade.com.sg
The Substation
If you wish to escape the mainstream and go for the funky and cutting edge, then pay a visit to The Substation, Singapore's only alternative and multidisciplinary arts centre. With visual arts exhibitions, films as well as performances at its theatrette, The Substation is a real treasure. Drop by the cosy, conserved building at Armenian Street and feel it reverberate with the live-wire energy of young artistes!
For more information, check www.substation.org
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Singapore Arts Festival
25th May 2007 to 24th Jun 2007
Asia’s premier arts event celebrates experimentation and innovation in theatre, dance and music from around the world. The two-week Arts marathon covers a wide spectrum of performance art, dance and music. Arts on the Move takes theatre beyond the confines of traditional performance venues, to parks, town centres and pedestrian malls. The Late Night Series, a hit with the trendy crowd, features experimental works which blend theatre with multimedia technology.
Website: www.singaporeartsfest.com
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
23rd Mar 2007 to 13th May 2007
Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - the musical already seen by more than 80 million people throughout the world will open at the Esplanade Theatre on 23 March 2007 for a strictly limited season.
With 130 cast, crew and orchestra members, spectacular sets and more than 230 costumes, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA contains some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous and stirring music, including "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Music of the Night".
Website: www.sistic.com.sg
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