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Beats on Baghdad Street: Bangsawan Pantomime by Opera Academy

by Malay Heritage Centre
17 May • 06:00pm
17 May • 09:00pm

Experience the magic of Bangsawan—an iconic Malay theatre form—through a dynamic pantomime tracing Sang Nila Utama’s legendary discovery of Singapore.

Bangsawan Pantomime
Watch history come to life with Bangsawan Pantomime, an experimental performance that reimagines the story of Sang Nila Utama through drama, movement, music, and dance. From royal lineages to mythical journeys, this community-driven show spotlights Malay traditional theatre in a bold, multilingual format led by Opera Academy. 

Performed in Malay and English, this immersive showcase celebrates Southeast Asia’s shared cultural roots and Singapore’s place within it.
Malay Heritage Centre

Officially opened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in June 2005, the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) provides wonderful cultural exposure and learning opportunities for visitors of all ages and interests. Situated amidst the Istana Kampong Gelam, Gedung Kuning and the surrounding Kampong Gelam precinct, the Centre acts as a vital heritage institution for the Malay community in Singapore. Through its exhibits, programmes and activities, the Centre hopes to honour the past while providing a means for present-day expression. The Malay Heritage Centre is presently under the management of the National Heritage Board in partnership with the Malay Heritage Foundation.

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