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Arts, Music, Review, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: The Heart of Jun – Memories of Zhaojun by Siong Leng Musical Association

Theatre meets Nanyin to deliver a woefully beautiful tale of history and the distances we cross to forge better lives. Siong Leng Musical Association has always been innovative in their approach towards bringing traditional Nanyin music into contemporary times, and as a key part of Chinese culture, finds a perfect opportunity to take their artistry even further with the support of the Esplanade during the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Heart of Jun – Memories of Zhaojun by Siong Leng Musical Association

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Arts, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Huayi 2025: An Interview with playwright Katherine Hui-ling Chou and director Lee Yi Hsiu on Siong Leng Musical Association’s ‘The Heart of Jun – Memoirs of Zhaojun’

Renowned through Chinese history as one of the legendary Four Beauties of China, Wang Zhaojun’s importance went far beyond her looks, with diplomatic importance in her marriage that helped establish friendly ties with the Han dynasty. And while she may have long departed from this world, echoes of her existence continue to exist in our modern day, one which Nanyin music specialists Siong Leng Musical … Continue reading Huayi 2025: An Interview with playwright Katherine Hui-ling Chou and director Lee Yi Hsiu on Siong Leng Musical Association’s ‘The Heart of Jun – Memoirs of Zhaojun’

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