04 Nov 2017
Various timings
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
12 Tai Gin Road
Singapore 327874
Join us in celebrating Singapore’s rich Chinese arts, literary and heritage scene on 4, 5, 11 and 12 November! Organised by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, the Festival is now into its 7th edition and the Promote Mandarin Council is proud to be a Supporter of the Festival for the second time running.
We welcome you to the following programmes presented by the Speak Mandarin Campaign.
For full festival programmes listing, please visit http://sysnmh.org.sg/en/whats-on/programmes/wan-qing-culturefest-2017
Parent-Child Crosstalk Workshop
Date: 4 November 2017, Saturday
Time: 2pm – 3pm (1st Session) and 3.30pm – 4.30pm (2nd session)
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Little Paradise Room (Level 1)
Come join us for an hour of fun session with Children’s Stage of Arts Production to learn about the performing art of Xiangsheng !
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Suitable for Parent-Child participation (children aged from 6 years old)
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Free Admission
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Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration required.
Workshop Instructor Lynn Seow
Lynn has been involved in children’s performing arts for nearly 30 years. She is currently the Artistic Director of Children’s Stage of Arts Production and Chairperson of the National Crosstalk Competition for Primary School . She was also a Judge for competitions such as the National Crosstalk Competition for Primary School, National Cross-Talk Competition (Youth) and National Drama Contest for Primary school. Through teaching performing arts in preschool and primary school, she strives to motivate student’s interest to learn Mandarin and increase their abilities to use the language to express themselves.
Storytelling – A Visit to Ah Ma
Date: 4 November 2017, Saturday
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Gallery 4 (Level 2)
About the story
On the bus journey to Granny’s place, Yang Yang imagines himself to be a highly skilled bus captain. Through his wild imagination, the bus ride becomes interesting and magical.
Want to know the adventures Yang Yang had during his bus journey to Granny's place? Come join us with Storyteller Koh Bee Ha in this 1-hour interactive storytelling session.
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Includes post-story craft activity
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Suitable for children aged 5 and above.
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Free Admission.
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No registration required.
About Storyteller Koh Bee Ha
Former Head of Department at Raffles Girls' School. Now a core member of Sprout’s teaching team, Mdm Koh’s work includes designing and developing of Sprout’s curriculum, teaching, planning and conducting various enrichment programmes in local schools.
Storytelling – The Day We Woke Up Early
Date: 4 November 2017, Saturday
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Venue: Gallery 4 (Level 2)
About the story
A young pig gets up early in the morning to help his grandmother buy and prepare things for his grandfather’s birthday. They go to the market, ride a taxi, and visit various family members at their work.
Join Storyteller Liang Huiyu in an hour of interactive storytelling session as she shares a story of "The Day We Woke Up Early".
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Includes post-story craft activity
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Suitable for children aged 5 and above.
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Free Admission.
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No registration required.
About Storyteller Liang Huiyu
Founder of the Sprout Language Centre. She was a former secondary school teacher and has spoken at numerous book events to promote the reading of Chinese books in local schools and among young families. She launched a subscription-based home reading program, Dandelion, in 2016 to take parent-child reading to a whole new level in Singapore.
Evening Concert – Crosstalk Performance
Date: 4 November 2017, Saturday
Time: 7.50pm (estimated)
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, lawn
Don't miss the cross-talk performance by students from the Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), also the Winner (Boy's Category) from the National Cross-Talk Competition for Primary School 2017.
Script: Tongue Twisters
by Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Luke Wang Enze and Choo Vee Shen
Evening Concert – The Nursery Rhymes Project: Image Our Songs
Date: 4 November 2017, Saturday
Time: 8.05pm (estimated)
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, lawn
Bringing together short stories written by Mandopop lyricist Xiaohan and music arrangements by local leading musician Julian Wong, The Nursery Rhymes Project: Imagine Our Songs will enchant you with captivating stories and memorable tunes such as "The Little White Boat", "The More We Get Together" and many more.
Brought to you by The Theatre Practice
*All information stated is correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice.