Block 33
Thursday 4 September – Saturday 6 September 08
8pm – 9pm
Entrance to History Gallery, Level 2
S$30
Block 33; the man believes that he is safe in the realm of the divine. Getting ready for his daily work, he ritualistically offers flower and incense at the alter where the image of the Bodhisattva sits.
The overseas Chinese finds counterpoints in ritual, drama and being, in his daily search of existence and protection. Entangled within the multi-layered web of history, culture, traditions that does not necessarily belong to him, he searched deeper.
Tang Quartet collaborates with choreographers Ix Wong and Aaron Khek in this multi-layered performance.
Set to the music of Hu Xiao-ou’s Mo Xie and Tan Dun’s Eight Colors the ensemble takes a trip where dreams and reality collides.
Old Sounds - A work in progress by Swee Boon Kuik
Thursday 11 September – Saturday 13 September 08
8pm – 9pm
Gallery Theatre, Basement
S$30
Old Sounds is multimedia blend of modern city sounds, endangered dialects, folksongs and film projection. This work explores modern man’s profound and intimate relationship with the gradual loss of tradition and the incessant changes in the environment. This is the third part of Project: Empty Room – Echo, and is the first time it is being presented to the public.
Project: Empty Room – Echo aims to preserve and revive the eroding cultural heritage that has been neglected by modern society. Empty Room was done by photographer Tan Nigap Heng. Part of his work will be exhibited in the lobby of the theatre while the remaining work will be incorporated into the dance choreography.
The second part - Echo, focuses on what has emerged as a significant concern in the Singapore-Malaysian region, the research and collection of the most pristine form possible of endangered dialects spoken via memoirs, stories and folksongs etc. These materials will then be integrated into the music for the performance.
TICKETING INFORMATION
Counter Sales
Stamford Visitor Counter: 10am – 7.30 pm
Canning Visitor Counter: 10am – 5pm
Concessions
Concession rates for most programmes are available to students (full-time, with valid student pass), senior (aged 60 years and above, with valid identity pass showing proof of age), NSF (with valid 11B pass), National Museum Members and for group bookings. Passes have to be presented when purchasing tickets.
Online Booking: www.nationalmuseum.sg
For ticketing information, please call (65) 6332 3659 or visit our website at www.nationalmuseum.sg
Thursday 4 September – Saturday 6 September 08
8pm – 9pm
Entrance to History Gallery, Level 2
S$30
Block 33; the man believes that he is safe in the realm of the divine. Getting ready for his daily work, he ritualistically offers flower and incense at the alter where the image of the Bodhisattva sits.
The overseas Chinese finds counterpoints in ritual, drama and being, in his daily search of existence and protection. Entangled within the multi-layered web of history, culture, traditions that does not necessarily belong to him, he searched deeper.
Tang Quartet collaborates with choreographers Ix Wong and Aaron Khek in this multi-layered performance.
Set to the music of Hu Xiao-ou’s Mo Xie and Tan Dun’s Eight Colors the ensemble takes a trip where dreams and reality collides.
Old Sounds - A work in progress by Swee Boon Kuik
Thursday 11 September – Saturday 13 September 08
8pm – 9pm
Gallery Theatre, Basement
S$30
Old Sounds is multimedia blend of modern city sounds, endangered dialects, folksongs and film projection. This work explores modern man’s profound and intimate relationship with the gradual loss of tradition and the incessant changes in the environment. This is the third part of Project: Empty Room – Echo, and is the first time it is being presented to the public.
Project: Empty Room – Echo aims to preserve and revive the eroding cultural heritage that has been neglected by modern society. Empty Room was done by photographer Tan Nigap Heng. Part of his work will be exhibited in the lobby of the theatre while the remaining work will be incorporated into the dance choreography.
The second part - Echo, focuses on what has emerged as a significant concern in the Singapore-Malaysian region, the research and collection of the most pristine form possible of endangered dialects spoken via memoirs, stories and folksongs etc. These materials will then be integrated into the music for the performance.
TICKETING INFORMATION
Counter Sales
Stamford Visitor Counter: 10am – 7.30 pm
Canning Visitor Counter: 10am – 5pm
Concessions
Concession rates for most programmes are available to students (full-time, with valid student pass), senior (aged 60 years and above, with valid identity pass showing proof of age), NSF (with valid 11B pass), National Museum Members and for group bookings. Passes have to be presented when purchasing tickets.
Online Booking: www.nationalmuseum.sg
For ticketing information, please call (65) 6332 3659 or visit our website at www.nationalmuseum.sg
