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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》receives 70 more sessions in Teochew due to overwhelming demand

What began as a special celebration of Teochew heritage has quickly become one of Singapore’s most talked-about cinema events this year. Following overwhelming demand for the original Teochew-language screenings of Dear You, the Teochew Cultural Movie Showcase is expanding with 70 additional commercial screenings, giving even more audiences the opportunity to experience the acclaimed film in the dialect in which it was originally made. Running … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》receives 70 more sessions in Teochew due to overwhelming demand

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》 brings generations of Teochews together through cinema, as Ngee Ann Kongsi sponsors 900 tickets to the hit film

For 93-year-old Mdm Tan Gek Yong, watching Dear You will be more than a trip to the cinema; it will be a journey back through decades of family history. Born in Puning, China, Mdm Tan moved to Singapore with her parents as a young child before building a life here with her late husband, who was also Teochew. It has been four decades since she … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》 brings generations of Teochews together through cinema, as Ngee Ann Kongsi sponsors 900 tickets to the hit film

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Visual Art: 15 Maldivian Artists Rewrite the Story of Paradise at Oaga Art Resort’s ‘The Shape of Return’

When most people picture the Maldives, they imagine turquoise lagoons, overwater villas and endless horizons. But beneath the postcard-perfect scenery lies another story—one shaped by memory, folklore, craftsmanship and the rhythms of island life. That is the story told by The Shape of Return, an exclusive Singapore exhibition presented by Suvāsthi by Oaga Art Resort in collaboration with Oevaali Art Gallery. Running from 21 June … Continue reading Visual Art: 15 Maldivian Artists Rewrite the Story of Paradise at Oaga Art Resort’s ‘The Shape of Return’

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Review, Singapore

★★★★★ Theatre Review: A Mirror by Pangdemonium

Tracie Pang deftly handles Sam Holcroft’s puzzle box of a play-within-a-play with confidence and a stellar team to produce the theatrical event of the year. There are theatre productions you admire and those you enjoy. And then there are productions that leave you walking out of the theatre almost hesitating to speak, not because you have nothing to say, but because you are still trying … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: A Mirror by Pangdemonium

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Arts, Film

Film: ‘The Violinist’ Wins Cristal Award and Best Original Soundtrack at Annecy, Marking Historic First for Singapore Animation

Singapore has just scored one of its biggest victories in animation, and it all began with a story about friendship, music and memory. At this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, often described as the “Cannes of Animation,” The Violinist made history by becoming the first Singapore-led animated feature to win the festival’s highest honour, the Cristal Award for Best Feature Film. The film also … Continue reading Film: ‘The Violinist’ Wins Cristal Award and Best Original Soundtrack at Annecy, Marking Historic First for Singapore Animation

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Visual Art: Hyundai Motor Group Opens Applications for the 7th VH AWARD, Expanding Opportunities for Emerging Media Artists Across Asia

Emerging media artists exploring the complexities, cultures and contemporary realities of Asia now have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to the global stage. Hyundai Motor Group has officially launched the open call for the 7th VH AWARD, inviting artists from across Asia and its diasporas to submit proposals between 26 May and 21 July 2026. Since its inception in 2016, the award has … Continue reading Visual Art: Hyundai Motor Group Opens Applications for the 7th VH AWARD, Expanding Opportunities for Emerging Media Artists Across Asia

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》Returns in Original Teochew for Special Singapore Showcase throughout July

For many Singaporeans, dialect is more than just a language—it is the sound of family gatherings, childhood memories and conversations with grandparents. This July, moviegoers will have a rare opportunity to experience those emotions on the big screen as Dear You returns in its original Teochew language for a special month-long showcase across Singapore. Following approval from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Clover Films … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》Returns in Original Teochew for Special Singapore Showcase throughout July

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Arts, Film, Singapore

★★★★★ Film Review: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》dir. Lam Hongchun

A masterful feat of storytelling drives home the importance of kinship across borders and that to be good, even imperfectly, is still the most enduring form of love. In an era where cinema often leans toward scale, spectacle, or stylistic excess, Dear You succeeds precisely because it does the opposite. Directed by Lam Hongchu, the film builds its emotional weight through restraint, patience, and an … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》dir. Lam Hongchun

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Arts, Interview, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore

Turning Audiences Into Accomplices: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and cast members Coco Wang Ling and Ghafir Akbar on Pangdemonium’s ‘A Mirror’

“It wasn’t intentional that A Mirror was chosen for our final season,” says director and Pangdemonium founder and co-artistic director Tracie Pang. “We had already programmed the season before the decision was made that it would be Pangdemonium’s last. We had maybe five shows planned and moving forward, and then it became a question of which of those we would keep and which we would … Continue reading Turning Audiences Into Accomplices: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and cast members Coco Wang Ling and Ghafir Akbar on Pangdemonium’s ‘A Mirror’

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Concert Review: Ray Chen – Violin Recital (Singapore)

Virtuosity, storytelling, and enough encore pieces for a second recital, Ray Chen makes classical music feel welcoming, alive, and deeply human. Ray Chen’s return to Singapore felt less like a standard recital and more like a showcase of how flexible a classical concert can be in 2026. Part virtuoso display, part storytelling, part direct conversation with the audience, Chen was joined by pianist Chelsea Wang, … Continue reading Concert Review: Ray Chen – Violin Recital (Singapore)

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