Recently, we've been reading our new book 📕 穿越传统戏曲世界 Exploring the World of Opera!
Last weekend, to delve a little deeper,
we had a field trip
to check out a beautiful Chinese opera mural
painted by @yipyewchong,
an extremely talented local artist!
A scene that was common in the past,
and a popular form of entertainment,
but not seen anymore in our streets.
There are so many details to pore over.
So massive, yet intricate.
Still, but full of movement and life.
A snapshot of history and our #intangibleculturalheritage
to enjoy in the present,
and reminisce in the future.
Location:
📍 5 Temple Street, Singapore 058556
5 minute walk from Chinatown MRT
Thanks Jermaine @tiffany_basket for
sharing about the Chinese opera mural with us!
Additional resources to check out:
💡 Article by @nhb_sg on the local Chinese opera scene
shared by Phyllis @our_learning_attic
https://www.roots.gov.sg/stories-landing/stories/Kreta-Ayer-Heritage-Gallery
💡 #sgheritageforkids
Hashtag on learning about local heritage with kids,
started by Jermaine @tiffany_basket
Other places to visit:
📍 Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery - showcasing Chinese opera, puppet theatre, Nanyin, Calligraphy and Teahouse.
📍 @singaporechineseculturalcenter exhibit about local Chinese heritage
📍 multiple murals around Chinatown,
mostly painted by @yipyewyewchong where he grew up!
(@littledayout has an excellent list of all the murals)
If you or your child is interested
in learning Chinese opera,
do check out @namhwaoperalimited
- they have classes for both
adults and kids every week!
📍 located within Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre,
1 Straits Boulevard #11-03D
Singapore 018906
📕 穿越传统戏曲世界 Exploring the World of Opera
is produced by @namhwaoperalimited,
designed and illustrated by @quekie,
supported by @nhb_sg, and
now available on @mystorytreasury! 🛒
Get yours to learn more about our local heritage today!
#namhwaopera #teochewopera #南华潮剧社 #intangibleculturalheritage
#mystorytreasury #funplaywithchinese #sgprimaryschoolchinese #sgheritagewithkids #sgheritagefest #bilingualismsg #readingnationsg