'Yok Sembang Gendang!' is a monthly community engagement avenue dedicated to sharing rhythms, grooves and drums of the Malayan Archipelago. Nadi Singapura welcomes enthusiasts of all ages and anyone who wishes to participate and to experience the unique vibrant drumming style originating from this region. These monthly drumming assemblies will also feature local and regional […]
Category: Performance Still in practice today as both a traditional art and as a sport, this art of Malay self defence comes in as many forms as there are regions within the Malay world. Visitors will get to observe the skills of Silat practitioners as they demonstrate fundamental silat movements in this presentation. Organised by […]
Merdekanya Kita is a theatrical play which examines the concept of independence through the different viewpoints of politicians and ordinary citizens. Through discussions between characters, the audience will learn more about independence and the various forms it can take, as well as its impact on the lives of leaders and citizens. Organised by The Malay […]
Rebab Berbisik is a tale of loss. Paksu Mat, an aging mak yung practitioner, laments the twin deaths of his wife and his beloved mak yung, the ancient dance-theatre of Kelantan. His sorrow intermingles with his guilt at not being able to pass on the art of mak yung to his two sons: Mimi, a […]
