Singapore’s 50th birthday has been a great way for the country to showcase its blossoming artistic and cultural scene, with a host of art shows, festivals, performances and more. If there was any doubt that this nation is lacking in the arts, government officials and arts organizers have put that misconception to rest. Exhibitions held around the globe have brought new appreciation to the arts in Singapore like never before, and the latest show, Titian Budaya, is no different.
This new show, scheduled to be held at the end of this year and the beginning of next year in Kuala Lumpur, will feature hundreds of artists in a myriad of different genres. Art doesn’t always have to be on a canvas. Any one who creates pieces — whether they are performed in a theater, dancing with a group or partner, from behind a camera, or mastering a musical instrument — are considered artists, making the art world a broad one full of many different formats for everyone interested.
One of the highlights of this event, which spans several weeks and will be hosted in different locations throughout its duration, will include performances from one of Singapore’s foremost jazz musicians, a former “Singapore Idol” winner, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, and even a shadow puppetry performance based on a major Singaporean dramatist. Artistic performances of all shapes and sizes will be on display, showcasing the best of what Singapore’s arts and culture has to offer the world.
Further events scheduled for the Titian Budaya include film showings and a film festival. In keeping with the meaning behind the name of the festival, cultural bridge, a host of Malaysian artists will also be participating in the shows. One of the show’s organizers says she was delighted to learn that many of the participants travel between Singapore and Malaysia on an almost daily basis, considering both countries to be their artistic home bases. Titian Budaya can be considered a marriage of the creativity of both places, and a way for artists of both Singapore and Malaysia to come together for one common cause — the importance of art and creation of art in light of the history both nations share.
Artists performing in the Titian Budaya say they’re thrilled to take part in such an important historical event together.
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To learn more about the Malaysian show, go to http://news.asiaone.com/news/lifestyle/singapore-arts-crosses-causeway.