Sayang Singapore

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Sayang Singapore
Singapore International Storytelling Festival 2006
11 - 13 August 2006
Organised by the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) ~ Supported by the National Museum of Singapore

Celebrate National Day with a difference at Sayang Singapore. This event features a selection of our finest Singaporean storytellers presenting a collection of stories dedicated to Singapore. The stories have universal appeal and touch on meaningful values related to our rich culture and history of the Lion City…

- Rediscover long-forgotten legends of tigers and tyrants; pirates and princesses; heroes, kings and commoners. Find out what happened to Raja Suran - who wanted to conquer the world, Paduka Sri Maharaja - in the attack of the swordfish; and Badang - the poor, hungry slave…

- Sail through treacherous weather and stormy seas with Two Sisters - Linah and Minah, and be prepared to Move Mountains as you seek your fortune in the Belly of the Carp.

- Delight in quirky tales closer to our times that shed new light on the seemingly familiar - for example, what is the Tale of the Tail? Come and be introduced to Mr Ho, Ovidia Thuppalae, Lai Wan Chee and to more recent immigrants on our shores.

The delicate chords of the accompanying Javanese Gamelan of the Singa Nglara Gamelan Ensemble provide a gentle backdrop for the stories.

Dates/Times:
11 Aug 06 (Fri) - 3.00pm (matinee) & 7.30pm (evening)

12 Aug 06 (Sat) - 7.30pm (evening)

13 Aug 06 (Sun) - 3.00pm (matinee) & 7.30pm (evening)

Venue:
Gallery Theatre (Basement)
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford Road
Singapore 178897

Tickets:
Tickets are available at the National Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS), Geylang Community East Library.

General public
S$12 (matinee) & S$15 (evening show)

Special discounts - Save up to 20% off the usual price!
S$10 (matinee) & S$12 (evening show)

Exclusively for:
- MINDEF/SAF personnel and their families
- SIM staff/SIM Members and their families
- IKEA friends/IKEA friends VISA cardmembers and their families

Groups of 50 or more - Save more than 30% off the usual

price!
S$7 (matinee) & S$10 (evening show)

For enquiries and more information, contact The Book

Council:
Tel: 6848 8290
Fax: 6742 9466
E-mail: info@bookcouncil.sg
Website: http://www.bookcouncil.sg/sayangsingapore.htm
Address: National Book Development Council of Singapore
Geylang East Community Library
50 Geylang East Avenue 1
Singapore 389777

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All information is correct at time of printing. The Museum reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the programmes without prior notice.

The National Museum of Singapore is located at 93 Stamford Road, S(178897). The nearest MRT station is at Dhoby Ghaut.

Please note that no parking facilities are available at the National Museum of Singapore premises. Drivers are advised to park their cars at YMCA or SMU.

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