![]() They were also exposed to the history and significance of the tanjak. Frequently sidelined for the more flamboyant sensibilities of Chinese. The students had a fun and enriching experience in making the tanjak. The elderly members of Sin Hoe Ping, one of the last Chinese puppet troupes in Singapore, belong to a fading tradition. Students were taught to do the traditional head gear which is the Tanjak. It is an extension of the MT Fortnight activity which was carried out earlier in Term 3. Online Seminar: Forgotten Heritage: Uncovering Singapore’s Traditional Chinese Puppets on 11 December 2021 from 3pm to 5pm 'Despite its relatively short history, Singapore boasts a diverse variety. The Malay Language teachers planned an interesting activity for their students. They coloured the Tabla and Sitar and described what they like about the instruments. After that, students did a colouring activity. Students also learnt when and how these musical instruments should be used and played. PowerPoint slides were shown to identify the different Indian musical instruments. Students taking Tamil Language learnt about the different Indian musical instruments. Students were also briefly exposed to other puppet shows from Southeast Asia.īefore the lesson concluded, students get to design their own puppet on a postcard, and are encouraged to share their craft with their family. After teachers explained how glove puppets are crafted and executed, students watched a video to deepen their understanding. Students learnt about the main characters in glove puppetry, namely dui zhang, sheng and dan. Glove puppetry is a type of opera using cloth puppets that originated during the 17th century in Quanzhou of Fujian province in China. Students taking Chinese Language are introduced to glove puppetry for this year’s MTL Cultural Day. There are different types of puppets around the world, such as string puppets, shadow puppets, rod puppets and glove puppets. Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance that involves puppets that are animated by a human called a puppeteer. The theme for this year’s MTL Cultural Day is on Performing Arts (Puppetry). Deepen their knowledge about different types of Performing Arts (Puppetry) from different cultures (Chinese, Malay and Indian) Source: SINGAPORE TOURIST PROMOTION BOARD (STPB) Unedited Description Supplied by Transferring Agency: STRING PUPPETS USED FOR CHINESE PUPPET SHOW Covering. Increase their knowledge and interest towards learning their Mother Tongue language and cultureģ. Traditional Puppetry Performance by San Chun Long Date: 27 August 2022 Time: 7 pm 7.30 pm & 8 pm 8. Use their Mother Tongue language and learn more about their own culture, as well as the culture of others.Ģ. Discover: 5% savings (limited tickets).1.Performed in Mandarin, with English surtitles. The company is formed in April 2008 and helmed by well-known puppeteer/playwright in Singapore, Benjamin Ho, with a vision to create a platform for lasting, meaningful theatrical experiences for both children and adults in Asia. Nestled in the lush greenery of Goodman Arts Centre lies Paper Monkey Theatre, where we create theatre productions and workshops infused with puppetry for children and family entertainment, encourage artistic development and enrich learning experiences. Psst! Can you spot three Ox-related idioms hidden in the illustration? The young ones will also learn more about Ox-related Chinese idioms in a fun and engaging way. Will Niu be disheartened by his failure to become a court official or will he use his intelligence to turn the tide in favour for his beloved kingdom?įollow Niu as he learns about courage, resilience and the importance of doing the right thing at the right time. The Universe According to Niu is told through a mix of modern and traditional Chinese puppetry and keeps young audiences enthralled as they find out what it takes to soldier on. One day, the country was attacked by a neighbouring land but none of the officials had any solutions to thwart this invasion. ![]() ![]() An intelligent young man, Niu, realised this injustice when he failed his exam despite getting all the answers right. There was once a corrupt kingdom where rich fools can become court officials through bribery. The Universe According to Niu returns to inspire the little ones on screen!įeaturing an array of lively characters captured from different camera angles, this digital screening makes for a memorable adventure for all in the family. The Universe According to Niu is told through a mix of modern and traditional Chinese puppetry and keeps young audiences enthralled as they find out.
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