Congratulation to my one and only, most dear brother, DD. Yes! yes! Despite getting on each others nerve a lot, fighting over the car, eating one anothers tidbits/junk food without permission, drinking my ribena-in-the-bottle then give me an empty bottle *yearsssss ago*, we no doubt love each other. Yes abg! If you happen to see this blog, I love you alright! Now i’ve said it! hhaha…. And Kak Yana is lucky to have him. I could say that. Well any sister could say tat to a brother’s girlfriend. But yes she’s lucky. Good luck to them both! Oh my, I’m finally getting a sister-in-law soon.
*got meh mr right?..mostly Mr Wrong have lah…tats the problem* hahahaha.
*pak lang is amongst them* – taken from asia1.com.sg
| Date/Time: | 22 March (Saturday) [6.00pm] |
| Venue: | Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphomy Stage |
| Ticket Price: | Free Admission |
| Organisers: | Chinese Cultural Festival Steering Committee |
| Presenter: | People’s Association |
| Supporter: |  |
| Venue Sponsor: |   |
Liang Zhu (The Butterfly Lovers), one of the four classic Chinese folktales, is a story about the tragic romance between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. In 2003, the People’s Republic of China applied formally for it to be included in UNESCO’s Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
The story of the butterfly lovers has been depicted in many ancient Chinese literary works, the earliest being Liang Zai Yan’s The Records of Shi Dao Si Fan in early Tang dynasty. Thereafter, the story was frequently adapted in literary works during the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties. Liang Zhu was also commonly interpreted in various artistic forms, including Yue opera (also called Shaoxing opera), stage plays, movies, television shows, animations and musicals. The story is also a popular inspiration for dance, including ballet and modern dance.
The most popular and influential interpretation is the Liang Zhu Violin Concerto (or Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto), a work for violin and orchestra. It was composed by Chinese composers He Zhanhao and Chen Gang, both graduates of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, in 1958. The piece has been the most musically symbolic retelling of the legend. It captures the romantic love and moving emotions of the protagonists as they fight against feudalism for their love, before eventually transforming into a pair of butterflies so that they can be together forever.
“Love & Destiny”- the closing ceremony dance musical for the Chinese Cultural Festival – is conceptualised based on the Liang Zhu Violin Concerto. Using the Botanic Gardens as the setting, “Love & Destiny” hopes to present this timeless tale through a harmonious blend of classical music, modern dance, singing, beat-boxing, Chinese clapper-talk, artistic gymnastics, costumes and props.
This production is produced, choreographed and conducted by Fan Dong Kai, Creative Director of the People’s Association (PA). Performing groups involved include PA Talents, Kebun Baru CC, Kym Rhythmic, Wufang Singapore, Juz B, Black Forest. Charles Wong, Chua Yi Fang and Goh Kah Woon will also be performing beat-box, solo vocal and Chinese clapper-talk respectively.
