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Tag: Culture
Indian-origin Singaporean rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan among 5 recipients of National Heritage Board award
Along with rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan, the other awardees — people and businesses — are Malay drum-maker Mohamed Yaziz Bin Mohamed Hassan; Peranakan-style jeweller Thomis Kwan; Chinese tea shop Pek Sin Choon; and Teochew pastry shop Thye Moh Chan.
Theatre review: Run For Your Wife brings out the best of comedic talent among Indians in Singapore
The play was an adaptation of Ray Cooney’s Run For Your Wife, performed at The Black Box, National Library Drama Centre. Theatre and film actor Tania Mukherjee directed this first-ever Singapore performance of this comedy, with all four shows being sold out.
Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 returns on May 16 with the theme ‘More Than Ever’, connecting communities through culture
The annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 16 May to 1 June with the theme ‘More Than Ever’. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), this 2025 edition of Singapore’s top festival of performing arts presents a dynamic line-up.
Artificial Intelligence brings “murder mystery” gaming experience to National Gallery Singapore from March 1
“FRAMED” interacts with players through an AI chatbot “Void Deck Cat”, providing clues to uncover hidden elements at the DBS Singapore Gallery, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery and the ArchiGallery.
Hong Kong Ballet returns to Singapore after 20 years with stunning stagecraft of ALICE (in wonderland)
The dance company is led by Artistic Director Septime Webre, an internationally recognised ballet director and choreographer of Cuban-American heritage. He joined Hong Kong Ballet as its Artistic Director in July 2017 after 17 years as Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet in Washington DC, United States.
SM Lee says “mikka nandri” to Indians in Singapore for making big impact and helping create bridge with India
SM Lee shared event photos on the social network X, and wrote: “Grateful to the Singaporean Indian community for organising the appreciation dinner ytdy, and for their support all these years. I am confident that the community will continue to help build a stronger and more united Singapore in the years to come!”
Jaipur Literature Festival 2025: An ensemble of performances coming to Jaipur Music Stage as part of annual celebration of writing
While the Jaipur Lit Fest prepares for its 18th edition, the Jaipur Music Stage has a diverse array of artistes from the Indian subcontinent. The stage is a convergence point for musical genres that reflect a fusion of style, sound, and history.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 announces first list of speakers; 18th edition features over 300 names
JLF 2025 sessions, featuring over 300 speakers, will take place across five venues. This year’s sessions will feature works and discussions in languages including Hindi, Bengali, Rajasthani, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odiya, Sanskrit, Assamese, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, and Urdu, emphasising the Festival’s commitment to inclusivity and representation of India’s rich literary heritage.
“Train to Pakistan tells us that societies are fragile and stability can’t be taken for granted”
Ahead of the play’s premiere at Kalaa Utsavam on November 20, Daisy Irani (executive producer and director) and Subin Subaiah (playwright, dramatist, and researcher) talk about why this India-Pakistan Partition story resonates with Singapore and with the wider 21st century world.
