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Performances & Showcases
Date: 7 & 8 Nov, Saturday & Sunday
Time: 3:00pm – 4:15pm & 8:00pm – 9:15pm (7 Nov), 3:00pm – 4:15pm (8 Nov) (approx. 75mins)
Venue: Auditorium, MHC
Admission: $30 (Adults), $24 (Pri Sch – University Students)
Purchase your tickets here:
7 November, 3:00pm – 4:15pm
7 November, 8:00pm – 9:15pm
8 November, 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Experience music and dance from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia at Rumah Orang Kita, the second presentation in MHC's Nusantara Arts Showcase series. Centred on the festival's theme of ""A Home for Our Community"", the showcase will see dance groups from the region take the stage to present traditional and contemporary items from their hometowns, alongside a combined performance by all participating groups. This second iteration will be the highlight programme for the annual TNF.
Performing groups include Orkes Nico (Singapore), Atrika Dance Company (Singapore), Yayasan Warisan Johor (Johor, Malaysia) and Kepai Ruai (West Kalimantan, Indonesia).
Date: 7 Nov, Saturday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm (approx. 120mins)
Venue: Gelam and Sirih Room, MHC
Admission: Free
Registration link here
Join Dr Suhail Yazid and curator Dr Hadi Osni as they trace a century of Malay political sovereignty. Beginning with Sultan Hussein's descendants in Kampong Gelam, this session explores the changing forms of rulership in ancient Singapore.
Date: 7 Nov, Saturday
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm (approx. 90mins)
Venue: Gelam and Sirih Room, MHC
Admission: Free
Registration link here
Did you know that the Malay World has its own version of chess? Join speaker Dr Mohd Hasanuddin Mohd Yusof and moderator Puthera to discover traditional Malay games and explore the ideas and philosophies they reflect.
Date: 8 Nov, Sunday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (approx. 90mins)
Venue: Gelam and Sirih Room, MHC
Admission: Free
Registration link here
What is Singapore's impact on the music and film industry in the Malay World? Trace this journey from 1900 till today with Art Fazil and Wahyu Rahman.
Date: 8 Nov, Sunday
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm (approx. 90mins)
Venue: Gelam and Sirih Room, MHC
Admission: $12 per parent-child pair, $6 per additional child/adult
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Discover the tale of how Pulau Ubin came to be, through the story a frog, a pig and an elephant. Presented by Matiin, the session also gives participants a chance to craft their favourite animals with the materials provided!
Date: 7 Nov, Saturday
Time: 6:00pm – 6:45pm & 9:00pm – 9:45pm (approx. 45mins)
Venue: Baghdad Street
Admission: Free
Enjoy an evening street performance on Baghdad Street with Orkestra Melayu Singapura as they bring you through the beautiful melodies and lyrics of Malay music from Singapore.
Workshops & Activities
Date: 7 Nov, Saturday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm (approx. 90mins)
Venue: Gelam and Sirih Room, MHC
Admission: $20 per parent-child pair, $10 per additional child/adult
Purchase your tickets here
Move to the rhythm of zapin with your family in this beginner-friendly workshop by Attrians Singapore. Pick up the basic steps of Singapore's signature Zapin Asyiik, discover the symbolism behind selected movements, and learn a simple choreographed routine together. No prior dance experience is required.
Date: 8 Nov, Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm (approx. 120mins)
Venue: Gelam and Sirih Room, MHC
Admission: $24 per parent-child pair, $12 per additional child/adult
Purchase your tickets here
Discover Malay traditions through a multisensory family workshop by Little Rimba. With parents as co-explorers, children will learn more about traditional patterns, Malay food and hospitality, and bring home their very own bunga rampai.
Date: 6 – 8 Nov, Friday – Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Courtyard 1, MHC
Admission: Free
Explore various cultural booths featuring traditional textiles, food, games and musical instruments from across the region such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, Sarawak and Aceh. Each booth offers a glimpse into the distinctive traditions of different communities, inviting visitors to discover the familiar customs and heritage that connect them.
Date: 6 – 8 Nov, Friday – Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Courtyard 2, MHC
Admission: Free
What does home look like across the Malay World? Find out at the Rumah Kita Play Space, where visitors are welcome to explore four iconic house types from the Malay Archipelago: Rumah Gadang from Padang, Sumatra, Rumoh Aceh from Aceh, Sumatra, Rumah Limas associated with Riau and the Straits Settlements, and Rumah Joglo from Central and East Java.
Accompanying information panels introduce the stories, traditions and communities behind each home, offering visitors a chance to discover the many faces of home across the region.
Date: 6 – 8 Nov, Friday – Sunday
Time: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Venue: MHC Lawn; accompanying programmes at the Front Courtyard
Admission: Free
Browse retail, food and beverage offerings at the Teroka Bazaar, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with accompanying programmes at MHC's Courtyard.
