11/13/2013 TAKSU: An Evening of Balinese DanceThe Department of Southeast Asian Studies presents TAKSU 2013! Come support the students of SE2214, and our very own Dr Irving Chan Johnson as well as special guest performers!
You are invited to join us; no registration is needed. Take a break from studying and join us for a night of awesome dances, such as: Baris Gede, Jauk Keras, Topeng Keras, Oleg, legong, Puspawresti, Pendet, Kebyar Duduk, Selat Segara and Joged! Bring your friends along! Venue: LT13, FASS Time: 7.30 - 10.30pm, November 20 (Wednesday) For more information, please check out the Facebook page! 11/12/2013 How old is Singapore?The nation celebrated Singapore's 48th national day this year. To most Singaporeans, we are a very young nation and most of us would consider Sir Stamford Raffles as our founder, perhaps.
Yet, the legend of Sang Nila Utama is not entirely, well, a legend. In fact, Singapore dates back to 700 years ago! Meet Dr John N. Miksic - the "Indiana Jones" of Singapore. Arriving here in 1984 to help with the excavation at Fort Canning Hill, when Singapore lacked a local archaeologist, he has since grown attached to Singapore and currently resides here, and he also teaches in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies. The Straits Times recently interviewed him regarding Singapore's past. Read the full article here! 11/12/2013 Lintas NusantaraSinga Nglaras, together with Gamelan musicians from Gamelan Asmaradana, Gamelan Naga Kencana and BronzAge Gamelan will be accompanying Tari Golek Menak at Lintas Nusantara, organised by the Malay Heritage Centre and featuring Guntur Mataram Dance Company from Indonesia.
Venue: Malay Heritage Centre, 85 Sultan Gate S198501 Time: 8pm, Wednesday, 13 November Check out the facebook page for more details. Credits to www.singanglaras.wordpress.com |
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