Practices Talks & Workshops

The Bangsawan Renaissance

by Opera Academy
1 - 2, 4 - 9, 11 - 16, 18 - 23, 25 May • 02:00pm

Journey through the vibrant world of traditional Malay opera, experiencing its renaissance through immersive workshops and performances.

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The Bangsawan Renaissance
Dive into the living art of Bangsawan, a traditional Malay opera that's experiencing a remarkable revival. This comprehensive workshop offers a rare glimpse into a rich performative tradition, featuring hands-on experiences in costume making, poetry recitation, and movement techniques. Highlights include crafting a Tanjak headgear, learning character movements, and witnessing a captivating 30-minute performance of Sang Nila Utama's legendary journey.
Opera Academy
Beginning with Singapore, the Opera Academy network aspires to be the region's premier Asian operatic theatre training hub in Asia Pacific, producing future purveyors and artisans of the traditional Asian Pacific languages, culture and the arts.




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