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2011-11-24T12:39:00.006+08:00

FESONA

The President and The Committee members of Sriwana / Singapore (Reg) Cultural Society wish to apologise to all our advertisers and supporters for the postponement of our 56th Anniversary Celebrations show scheduled on November 2011 to February 2012.
This postponement is neccessary due to relocation from Telok Ayer Training Centre to the Goodman Arts Centre at No.90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre.
Once again, the Society sincerely apologises for the postponement due to unforseen circumstances beyond our control.

Thank You.
President

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2010-02-25T12:43:00.003+08:00

Sriwana's 55th Anniversary;
Ode to believing...

20th July 2010 - 8pm
21st July 2010 - 3pm & 8pm
University Cultural Center Theater

JULY celebrates Sriwana's 55th Anniversary. You are invited to grace the event and celebrate this joyous occasion with us. Check out for further details soon!

2010-02-01T17:47:00.003+08:00

2010 Emerald Anniversary Celebration
- "An Ode To Believing"

COMING SOON

2009-11-26T12:15:00.002+08:00

REGISTRATION FOR 2010 INTAKES IS NOW OPEN!

SRIWANA is looking for new faces & talents to be part of our performing arts team. Potential talents can perform for various dance productions such as TV Programs, International Conventions/Seminars, Wedding functions, Corporate Functions, local & international dance festivals and many more! No age limit for adults!

So why wait ? Bring along your friends and come down for our walk-in interview sessions with our friendly team.

Please help to pass this great news around.. We look forward to see you at our place on

Jan 9th '10 (Sat)
Jan 16th, '10 (Sat)

Time : Open from 2 pm till 5pm

Address : 182, Cecil street #03-03
Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre
(T.A.P.A.C)
Nearest MRT : Tg Pagar Mrt

Adults - from 13 yrs of age & onwards.
Children - from 6 yrs (K2) to 12yrs (Pri 6)

Registration fee : S$12.00*

For more information, kindly email to one of the followings :
harziana@sriwana.com
fauzi@sriwana.com
info@sriwana.com

*Terms & Conditions apply

2009-09-18T16:18:00.001+08:00

2009-09-18T14:33:00.000+08:00

Hari Raya is coming sooner than you really think!

Missing the noise of the crickets, the ambience of the good old kampung days?

Come join us as we celebrate the joyous fun-filled night with beloved friends and families. What better way to spend your Raya than to be one of the first few to grab your tickets for RIUH RIUH KAMPUNG!

Ladies, come clad in your best kebaya kampong outfit while the gentlemen with your most impressive baju kurung and strut down to the good old kampung days.. and enjoy the sumptuous buffet served in the good old kampung style.

What more? Enjoy early bird prizes, exhilarating games, lucky draw and so much more!

Hurry, contact us to purchase tickets and reserve your table nos.

Fauzi : 90082353
Qurratu' : 96550691
Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green CC : 65333260

2009-07-28T16:25:00.003+08:00

Heres the performance's review taken from Berita Harian's article about Bangsawan Cilik Putri Anggun Delima.

25 Julai 2009

EKSTRA!

REVIU PEMENTASAN
Segar, lucu & mendidik

Pelakon cilik Sriwana berjaya hayati dialog bangsawan

Oleh
Nadiputra

Pementasan: Bangsawan Cilik Putri Anggun Delima

Karya: Rilla Melati Bahri

Arahan: Izzat Mohd Yusoff, persembahan Sriwana

Tarikh: Ahad, 19 Julai, 4 petang dan 8 malam, Panggung Victoria.

SELEPAS pementasan, apabila saya meminta komen Penaung Sriwana, Encik Hawazi Daipi, Setiausaha Parlimen Kanan, Kementerian Tenaga Manusia dan Kementerian Kesihatan, mengenai bangsawan baru ditontoninya, sambil tersenyum lebar dan menghela nafas, beliau mengaku seronok dan terhibur.

Presiden Sriwana, Cik Fauziah Hanom, pula gamam dan berasa takut mahu bercakap.

Yalah 'takut masuk bakul angkat sendiri.' Saya akur.

Skrip bangsawan cilik Putri Anggun Delima (PAD) berat olahannya dari segi penularan kejadian yang lebih condong ke arah ciri-ciri penulisan naskhah TV.

Namun pengarah Izzat Mohd Yusoff mampu menggembeling seratus peratus tenaga pelakon cilik Sriwana (kecuali pelakon undangan Mahadi Shor dan Zainal Ihim, juga anggota Sriwana), para tenaga kerja pentas 'muda belia' Sriwana, ke satu persembahan teater kanak-kanak yang amat menarik, memberangsangkan dan menghibur. Tahniah dan syabas.

Naskhah Rilla Melati menuntut pelbagai keperluan dan alur-alur persembahan yang menggerak nadi penceritaan teater kanak-kanak yang begitu segar, lucu, seram dan mendidik.

Rata-rata hampir kesemua pelakon cilik berjaya menghayati dialog bangsawan. Mereka mampu mengekang kehambaran pementasan dengan telatah dan ragam lucu kanak-kanak yang cuba dewasakan diri sebagai Sultan Alam Shah (Nazrul Fathmi), Putri Anggun Delima (Nadia Nur Diyana), Permaisuri Hina (Sharafana), Puteri Cempaka (Qistina), Puteri Melur (Eliyasari), Syaer (Emilia Ezzaty), Indra Safri (Emmireen), Helmi (Shafiq), para pengawal dan sebagainya.

Kesudahannya, 'cute', bisik seorang penonton yang tidak dapat menahan ketawa dek ragam lakonan kanak-kanak yang 'katik-katik' cuba menjadi orang besar.

Bukan mudah menggeletek penonton, sekalipun ia diperankan oleh orang dewasa. Namun kematangan Rilla menyelami naluri dan jiwa kanak-kanak melalui naskhahnya membantu Izzat hidupkan naskhah yang mencabar kreativitinya sebagai pemain teater.

Beliau jarang sekali berdepan dengan realiti dan kerenah bangsawan, apatah lagi mengarahnya. Dengan khidmat nasihat tatasusila bangsawan daripada para pelakon veteran Sriwana, Azman Shariff, dan isteri, Mahyunis Mahfudz, serta pembimbing bengkel lakonan kanak-kanak Sriwana, Norsiah Ramly, Izzat berjaya mengulit kerumitan PAD daripada pengalamannya berdamping dengan almarhumah Nenek Rifin, almarhum Haji Shariff Medan, Pak Hamid Ahmad serta Atin Amat.

Keyakinan Sriwana memberi laluan kepada para pereka tari remaja mereka - Hafizah Jumaeh, Zannury Zakarea, Mohd Nizarfauzi Norlie, Fauzi Anwar, Aziela Shaik Abdul Rahim, Muhd Hazmi Ghazali dan Siti Asmida - berhasil melahirkan ragaman kesinambungan cerita yang berlainan, segar dan menarik.

Pencahayaan Izzat dan Mohd Nor memberi aura dan olahan suasana yang tepat dengan alam dan pakaian para penari, props, set serta watak yang beraneka.

Kepelbagaian warna suasana dapat dirasakan dengan penukaran pencahayaan yang bijak pada setiap adegan yang lain - cepat dan menghakis pembuangan waktu pementasan.

Kerumitan mengendalikan sulaman rentetan adegan yang diilhamkan Rilla diatasi dengan baik oleh pengurus pentas Mohd Alfyan Ariff dan pembantunya, Hakim Sham, serta para petugas lainnya di sebalik tabir.

Ia menunjang pementasan ini dengan pelaksanaan dan koordinasi penukaran set, pencahayaan, props dengan penuh disiplin, sekalipun masih terdapat ruang-ruang yang masih boleh diperkemas. Namun kepelbagaian senario yang diterapkan dalam naskhah menjadikannya seakan santapan istimewa Hikayat Seribu Satu Malam yang dimaniskan dengan gelagat seratus peratus pelakon cilik Sriwana.

Cerita yang berkisar daripada pengembaraan Helmi ke alam bangsawan menerusi ekspedisi ke taman bunga kelihatan klise.

Namun ia mantap dengan insiden-insiden penerokaan Helmi ke tragedi di istana Sultan Alam Shah terhadap konspirasi Putri Anggun Delima yang dianiaya oleh ibu tirinya, Permaisuri Hina, kerana cemburukan puteri-puteri kandungnya, Puteri Cempaka dan Puteri Melor, yang konon tidak diberi perhatian oleh Sultan.

Dengan khidmat nenek kebayan, lakonan penari remaja Sriwana, Elsi Melissa, yang begitu menarik, Putri Anggun Delima disihir menjadi bunga. Kelaziman bangsawan, akhirnya PAD diselamatkan dengan penawar susu harimau beranak muda - diperolehi daripada seorang pendeta oleh Helmi berserta Jelon dan Capte - 'tipikal' watak penglipur lara bangsawan yang berjaya menyuntik humor oleh Zainal Ihim.

Sumbangan Mahadi Shor sebagai Jin juga memporak-perandakan suasana tegang dan lucu. Sebagai pelawak berwibawa, Mahadi dan Zainal berjaya menyelit-suai (adlib) beberapa kegenjotan dialog kanak-kanak (yang terlupa atau terseliuh), menjadikan suasana lebih gamat dan menggelikan hati.

Pujian juga harus diberi kepada Riau Rhythm Chambers yang diundang khas melestarikan muzik latar PAD.

Sriwana tidak terlepas daripada tradisi warisan bangsa dalam apa jua bentuk persembahannya. Bangsawan cilik ini dapat mendidik, menyuntik apresiasi seni pusaka warisan bangsa kepada anggota- anggota ciliknya dengan baik dan cermat sekali.

2009-06-20T19:11:00.008+08:00

(Click here to view the complete album)

Check out our fantastic junior talents in their latest photo shoot gallery for this upcoming show. Enjoy viewing!
Photographer : Aeqmal

2009-06-12T16:30:00.008+08:00

Bangsawan Cilik
'Putri Anggun Delima'

Written by Rilla Melati Bahri
Directed by Izzat Md Yusoff

Date : 19th Juy 2009
Time : 3pm (Matinee) / 8pm (Gala Night)
Ticket : $15*

* Get 1 Ticket Free for every 10 tickets purchased
* Early birds will enjoy 10% discount (Tickets must be purchased before 16th June) )
* Free seating.

For tickets & other enquiries, please contact :

Farhaanah : 9728 1437 Hidayah : 8249 2192 Elias : 6224 0411

Website : http://www.sriwana.com/upcoming.html
Email : info@sriwana.com

Legend has it that the world’s biggest flower, the Rafflesia was once a beautiful princess…

Helmi gets absorbed by a book during a school excursion about the flora and fauna of Borneo, in particular the Rafflesia. Tasked to do a school project on "saving the environment" Helmi and his good friend Rozana decide to convince Mrs Wong on a creative approach in doing their class presentation not knowing that an adventure was about to begin.

Inside the palace of 'Sultan Alam Shah' the evil Queen Hina plots to get rid of her stepdaughter Princess Anggun Delima. Jealous of her husband’s love for the princess, Queen Hina plans for the princess to be married off and taken away from the palace. When her plans failed, she consults the help of a witch who gave her a magic potion that will turn the princess into an inhabitant of the forest, permanently detached from her father the King, forever.

What can the magic potion really do? Will the evil Queen get away with her hideous plans? Can the princess be saved in time?

A tale told to the audience through the eyes of two present day students, this play will emphasize the importance of treasuring friendship and family and the need to create a peaceful and harmonious society. A special platform to display the talents of the children's drama workshop, this performance is Sriwana's maiden effort at reviving the art of "bangsawan" to be appreciated by the younger generation of theatre goers.

2009-06-11T16:33:00.001+08:00

Featuring the Casts of Putri Anggun Delima..

2009-05-29T19:47:00.001+08:00

2009-05-23T00:47:00.006+08:00

Legend has it that the world’s biggest flower, the Rafflesia was once a beautiful princess…

Book your tickets NOW to enjoy 10% discount!

2009-05-18T14:24:00.003+08:00

2009-04-08T16:39:00.006+08:00

We are set to pack our bags for

12th GENDANG NUSANTARA FESTIVAL

(World Drums Festival) in Malacca from

10TH APRIL to 17TH PRIL.

It will be held in Dataran Bandaraya MBMB, Dataran Pahlawan & Mahkota Parade.

A cultural event showcasing a variety of percussion and drum music from all over the world. Ethnic dance performances accompany the uncommon music...

The Archipelago Drum Festival was first held in Malacca in year 1995 in conjunction of Melaka storic City Council. With the patronage of the Melaka State Government and cooperation of the Ministry of Tourism, cultural intellectual and Archipelago artists, Melaka historic City Council as the organizer brings together the drum art from Archipelago countries which are Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore.

2008-12-17T11:38:00.005+08:00

SRIWANA REGISTRATION FOR 2009 INTAKES IS NOW OPEN!

Date / Day :
Jan 17th '09 (Sat)

Jan 24th, '09 (Sat)

Time :

Open from 2 pm

Close at 5 pm

Location :
Sriwana Studio

182, Cecil street #03-03

Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre

(T.A.P.A.C)

Nearest MRT : Tg Pagar Mrt Station

SRIWANA wants you to be part of our performing team. Learn more about malay dance, Silat & kompang for you to be prepared for for local performances for TV Programmes, International conventions, seminars, wedding functions, corporate functions, local and International dance festivals.

So if you got talent, please come with your friends and see us..

You may come down on one of the dates mentioned above for simple interview sessions with our friendly dancers. :)

Y Wait??

Pass this great news around..

We look forward to see you at our SRIWANA studio.

Adults - from 13 years of age onwards.

Children - from 6yrs (K2) to 12yrs (Pri 6)

Registration fee : S$12.00*

For more information, kindly email to one of the followings :

ziana@sriwana.com

fauzi@sriwana.com

info@sriwana.com

* Terms & Conditions apply

2008-12-17T11:13:00.000+08:00

Cyberita Harian - 26hb November 2008

GEMBIRA PELAPIS MUDA HIDUPKAN SRIWANA

SAYA, sebagai mantan presiden, dan beberapa mantan anggota Sriwana, mengucapkan tahniah kepada Cik Fauziah Hanom Yusof kerana dipilih sebagai presiden Sriwana bagi tahun kelima berturut-turut dalam mesyuarat agungnya baru-baru ini.

Saya juga ucapkan syabas kepada barisan pelapis muda baru yang sanggup memikul tanggungjawab memimpin persatuan yang telah berusia lebih 50 tahun itu.
Sedang ramai muda-mudi sekarang kian dipengaruhi dan giat mengembangkan kesenian asing, wujud sebilangan muda-mudi Melayu yang gigih memajukan seni budaya bangsa secara sukarela tanpa mengharapkan sebarang keuntungan.

Kami juga mengalu-alukan laporan kegiatan perkumpulan itu yang 'lebih bermakna' daripada tahun-tahun sebelumnya.

Mereka berpeluang menyertai Pesta Kesenian Asia ke-10 di China pada September lalu yang turut disertai para aktivis seni Mongolia, Malaysia, Turkey, Myanmar dan lain-lain.
Meeka juga berjaya menganjurkan pertunjukan muzikal 100% Cilik, persembahan dikir barat secara besar-besaran daripada kalangan kanak-kanak bengkelnya, Pesta Raya 2008 di Esplanade di samping menjayakan Pesta Tari Serumpun II anjuran Majlis Pusat pada Mei lalu dan beberapa kegiatan lain.

Mudah-mudahan dengan kepimpinan jawatankuasa baru ini, pelbagai lagi kegiatan dan kemajuan akan dapat dicapai kumpulan kesenian yang mapan ini.

Sulaiman Jeem

2008-11-07T11:56:00.001+08:00

DATE : 8TH NOV, SAT

TIME: 4 PM

VENUE : TAPAC

PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT ALL SRIWANA MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THIS SATURDAY, 4PM. YOUR ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY. THANK YOU.

2008-11-03T16:44:00.003+08:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances,

this performance has now been rescheduled.

GOLDEN CLASSIC DANCE
19th July 2009
It will be held at
VICTORIA THEATRE,
8PM.

Note : This event is now named as Bangsawan Cilik 'Putri Anggun Delima'

Performed by our little talents from our children workshop.

2008-10-22T12:39:00.005+08:00

Have you bought the tickets from any Sistic oulets to

100% cilik ?

27th Oct, Monday (Deepavali's public holiday).

2008-09-16T10:57:00.004+08:00

Kepada semua ahli ahli Sriwana..

Sriwana akan menganjurkan
MAJLIS IFTAR & DOA SELAMAT SRIWANA

Ahad, 21ST SEPT 2008
TELOK AYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
#03-03

Kita doakan juga agar penari-penari Sriwana yang akan berangkat ke Zhengzhou China, selamat pergi dan selamat pulang dan selamat juga mewakili Singapura pada acara 10th asian arts festival.

Harap semua ahli dapat hadir.

2008-09-03T11:15:00.003+08:00

Sriwana will be in Zhengzhou, China to participate in their 10th ASIAN ARTS FESTIVAL, on 22nd Sept 2nd Oct 2008.

Troupes from about 20 countries and regions, including South Korea, India, Japan, North Korea, Syria, Kirghizstan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Pakistan, Cambodia, Turkey, Israel, Myanmar and Mongolia, as well as those from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, will participate.

2008-08-22T18:45:00.001+08:00

Book Your tickets at at any Sistic outlets NOW!
http://www.esplanade.com/SOPApp/espsop/portal_proxy?uri=xzMtD=-9m=IgP!UmrdS7shAKey@tqI8u3CgDs8zE.=UGuY7gXp,z=m1FvM@ZsJFM

Date : 27 Oct 08, Mon,
Time : 4pm & 8pm
Venue : Esplanade Theatre Studio

Be delighted as talented young artists from Sriwana, Singapore’s oldest Malay cultural group, sing and dance in this mini musical about the importance of trust, courtesy, responsibility and friendship.

In the production, five best friends gear up to take part in a talent competition organised by their school. Although all five have very different personalities, backgrounds, interests and talents, they share one common goal - to win the competition!
Journey with the talented five as they take on the challenge of the competition while learning to work together and having fun with drama, song and dance! Featuring hip-hop and modern dance choreography by young members of JDI.
Performed in Malay with English surtitles.

2008-08-22T18:44:00.002+08:00

Catch us on Sinar Lebaran 2008!

2008-07-22T14:56:00.002+08:00

Date : 26th July 2008, Saturday
Venue : Taman Warisan Heritage Centre

Sriwana has been invited for the launching of this year's Food Festival at Taman Warisan. Launching at 11am by our kompang group. Afternoon, enjoy cultural performances such as tradtional dances and our very own children's dikir barat.

2008-05-15T16:14:00.004+08:00

Review extracted from Berita Harian dated 3rd May 2008

2008-04-25T18:23:00.002+08:00

We are participating in Festival Tari Serumpun III this May!

Four Asean countries presents a showcase of their traditional dance creativity at Festival Tari Serumpun III (Regional Dance Festival III) organised by Majlis Pusat (Central Council of Malay Cultural Organisations) held on the 3rd of May at the Victoria Theatre.

A total of 10 dance groups from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam presented an entertaining 2-hour of compact and well-choreographed dance sequence. Each dance group will also be accompanied by its own live music group.
Among the participating delegates includes Majlis Pusat Kirana Seni, Azpirasi, Sriwana and Teater Tari Era from Singapore, Institut Seni Malaysia Melaka from Malaysia, Senandung Darussalam from Brunei and Indonesia were represented by Dana Geri Patria Utara (Medan), Sanggar Tasik (Bengkalis), Sanggar Sri Gemilang, Tembilahan (Inderagiri Hilir) and crowd favourite Sanggar Awang Sambang (Karimun).

Singapore dance groups will be accompanied by Majlis Pusat Orkes Mutiara, with guidance and support provided by Sri Mahligai.

Concert detail :
Festival Tari Serumpun
3 May 2008 at 8pm
Victoria Theatre
Ticket Price : $20
Email to info@sriwana.com for purchase of tickets.

2008-02-25T18:32:00.004+08:00

100 % CILIK
Date : 19th April 2008
Time : 3pm (Matinee Show) & 8pm (Gala Night)
Venue: Queenstown Community Centre
Ticket: $10 (Student) & $12 (Adult)
NO BOOKING FEES.

“100% cilik – d’musikal” is a musical play which embodies moral education for the young by intensifying the importance of trust, courtesy, responsibility and friendship. 5 best friends are inspirited in participating a talent competition called “100% cilik – d’musikal”, organized by their school. Having different personality and background, each of them possesses individual passion and talent. Regardless of these differences, they have the same goal, that is, to win the competition. This play entails their journey towards their goal.

Not to be missed, we also includes other branches of dance like hip hop and modern, choreographed by 2 members of JDI, as we are diversifying the talents of the young performers as well as providing the platform for the young choreographers to exploit their creative juice.

2007-11-15T15:54:00.000+08:00

Sriwana will be participating in Dangkong Dance Festival - V from 16th - 18th Nov 2007

For further details, pls check : http://www.kab-karimun.go.id/detail.php?id=617&kategori=berita

Countries involved are from Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Kabupaten/Kota Di Propinsi Kepulaun Riao and Propinsi Riau

Dangkong Festival held in 2006 by one of the partipants.

2007-11-15T15:43:00.000+08:00

Event Date : 6 November 2007
Venue : D' Marquee, Downtown East
Time : 7 pm - 10:30 pm

Ticket Price : Public : $40 & $32
NTUC Member : $35 & $28

Contact Number For Tickets : 62962929

2007-10-03T17:51:00.001+08:00

PERJUMPAAN RAYA SRIWANA (HI TEA)

Date : 28th Oct 2007, Sun

Time : 1pm - 5pm

Venue : FURAMA RIVERFRONT HOTEL (former Novotel Apollo);

405 Havelock Road

Tix : $35.00 - ADULT / $29.00 - CHILDREN (7yrs & below)

For bookings, pls call any of us :

Fauzi - 90082353

Oden - 90037570

Faana - 97281437

Faezah - 91157987

See you there!

[Article extracted from Berita Harian]

Ekstra! : 7 November 2007

DENGAR-DENGAR

GAMAT MAJLIS RAYA SRIWANA
Oleh Zawiyah Salleh

GAMAT dan meriah - begitulah suasana dalam majlis perjumpaan Hari Raya keluarga Sriwana yang berlangsung di Hotel Furama Riverfront baru-baru ini.

Hadirin terhibur dengan pelbagai acara yang diadakan seperti peraduan menghias lelaki menjadi seperti wanita.

Keadaan menjadi kecoh apabila Cik Abang dihias oleh pasangannya dengan baju wanita, lengkap dengan perhiasan dan barang-barang kemas, tudung atau dandan rambut seperti wanita, gincu, kasut dan beg tangan.

Untuk melengkapkan keperluan itu, setiap peserta dikehendaki bergegas dari meja ke meja untuk mendapatkan perhiasan tersebut.

Suasana menjadi gamat apabila dalam keadaan kelam-kabut untuk mendapatkan barang-barang itu, ada peserta yang terjatuh, terpeluk atau tertarik kalung leher hadirin.
Satu lagi peraduan yang menggamatkan suasana ialah acara tarian di atas pentas mengikut rentak muzik yang diperdengarkan untuk pasangan suami isteri warga emas dengan mata mereka ditutup.

Pelbagai gaya tarian mereka tunjukkan. Ada yang sampai tersasar dan terkeluar dari pentas yang terbatas itu.

Keseluruhannya, majlis Hari Raya untuk para anggota dan anggota keluarga Sriwana itu sungguh meriah dan penuh bermakna kerana ada di antara mereka yang sudah lama tidak berjumpa.

Dalam ucapan alu-aluannya, penasihat Sriwana, Encik Sulaiman Jeem, menyeru para anggota persatuan itu supaya sentiasa mengeratkan perpaduan dan persahabatan antara mereka dan mengelakkan perpecahan.

2007-09-17T10:56:00.000+08:00

SABAH LOCAL PAPER
4th September 2007
The Sabah International Festival

NEW SABAH TIMES 7th Sept 2007
Bigger folklore festival in offing

DO THE SUMAZAU…

all 11 troupes move to the beat of the ‘Sayang Kinabalu’

song sung by the Polish Dance Troupe

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah International Folklore Festival will be held in a bigger scale with better promotion in the future.
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun said the event had not been widely promoted.

“We accept that presently, we are still at the experimental stage as we want to gauge the response from other countries,” he told reporters after watching the prime show held at the Auditorium Tun Raffae here on Wednesday evening.

He assured that the next time around, the event would be held on a grander scale given the foundation and the budget for it.

Masidi said that he was enthusiastic with the response he saw from the public at the premiere show.

“It was very positive…I believe the response will be the same in the next two days,” he said.
At the same time, he said that the event would help foster better relations between Sabah and other countries in the world, as it would promote understanding and friendship beyond borders.
“It will also allow us to get together,” he said.
Masidi also said that his ministry would market the event as part of its diverse tourism products.

He explained that tourism was among three of the main pillars of economy in Sabah.
“About 60 percent of our visitors are repeat visitors, and most of the time, our hotels are 100 percent booked. We are still short of 6,000 rooms,” he said.
He said that Sabah is unique due to its myriad of culture and races.
“We are also unique because of the high level of racial tolerance practiced by every race in the state.

“It is not impossible to find a family practicing different religious beliefs living harmonically with each other,” he said.

Meanwhile, the packed auditorium saw the excited audience witnessing exquisite performances by 11 foreign dance ensembles participating in the third Sabah International Folklore Festival.
Tickets sold at RM50 and RM20, respectively, were quickly sold out.
Some people expecting to be able to purchase their tickets at the venue were disappointed as only 1,000 seats were allocated.

The entertainers comprising the PESAKA dancers from Brunei, Menghai County’s Art Troupe (China), Malwa Sabhyacharak Club (India), Japan Dance Club (Japan), On Alty Kyz (Kazakhstan), Kalve and Mrupisie (Latvia), Kortowo (Poland), Rovesniki National Folkdance (Russia), Saudi Arabia folk dancers, Sriwana (Singapore) and Naresuan University folk and dance group (Thailand).

Each performance was unique. The Rovesniki National Folkdance Ensemble charmed the crowd with their highly energetic dance and acrobatic performance. The ensemble is formed by a group of girls and boys aged five to 18 years old.

China’s Menghai County’s Art Troupe and Thailand’s Naresuan University’s folk and dance group also enthralled patrons with their melodic musical performances using the very basic music instruments made mainly of bamboo.

www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/11417

2007-09-17T10:37:00.000+08:00

BERITA HARIAN 14th September 2007

REVIU PEMENTASAN REFLEKSI
MENATANG BUDAYA

OlehIzad Omar Penulis Sambilan

REFLEKSI seni, menatang budaya. Itulah yang dapat saya rumuskan menerusi perbualan singkat bersama penerbit Refleksi, jurutari Mohd Fauzi Anwar.
Kumpulan yang ditubuhkan pada 1950, Sriwana, adalah antara segelintir kumpulan seni yang dapat bertahan hingga kini.

Separuh abad setelah jabatan tariannya ditubuhkan, Sriwana kini mula menjenguk ke belakang dan melihat apa yang ditinggalkan tapi tidak dilupakan.
Sopenah Somad, Tengku Yohanet Husny dan Madam Ah Choon adalah nama-nama yang membuka langkah pertama Sriwana pada 1957.

Walaupun ramai yang sudah tidak terdaya melawan arus keadaan yang menjurus ke arena hip hop, anak-anak muda Sriwana yang merupakan penyambung nadi tarian seni Melayu nampaknya kian gigih dan bersemangat memperjuangkan salah satu khazanah yang tinggal untuk kita banggakan.

Menerusi Refleksi, Sriwana cuba memperlihatkan arus kemodenan yang tidak mampu ditentang tapi boleh diolah dan dibanggakan dengan identiti kita sendiri.
Penonton diajak menyaksikan beberapa tarian tradisional yang meniupkan semangat kemelayuan dalam diri dan memberi kesedaran betapa indahnya tarian Melayu yang kini hampir ditinggalkan dan dilabel 'kental' oleh sebahagian anak muda.
Selendang Mayang, Ayam Jantan dan Joget Hitam Manis adalah antara beberapa persembahan yang disajikan dalam Refleksi untuk memperingati jasa-jasa pereka tari daripada era 1970-an dan 1980-an.

Bertolak daripada segmen pertama ini, penonton dibawa pula ke era moden apabila rentak bertukar dan langkah diubah suai mengikut suasana tetapi masih lengkap dengan unsur Melayu yang menjadi wadah penonton malam itu.
Demam Cosmo, Pelita Hidup dan Ketenangan mengetengahkan bakat-bakat muda Sriwana yang harus diakui kehebatannya.

Refleksi mampu menjadi wadah untuk pengenalan budaya kita kepada masyarakat luar. Dengan kerjasama orkes Sri Mahligai, Sriwana kini menunjukkan mereka masih lagi bertaring dalam memperjuangkan khazanah lama kita.

Bersama tenaga kerja muda dan peluang yang ada, Sriwana nampaknya semakin maju dan bersedia untuk memperkenalkan tarian mereka kepada penonton bukan Melayu di luar negara.
Sriwana telah pun ke beberapa negara, menyajikan seni mereka dan membawa pulang teknik baru yang dipelajari di negeri orang, lalu disalurkan di dalam persembahan mereka.
Sayangnya tidak banyak daripada kita semua yang sedar akan kemajuan ini dan masih lagi dalam kegelapan terhadap pejuang-pejuang muda ini.
Mungkin apa yang anak-anak muda ini perlukan ialah pendedahan media supaya mereka lebih dikenali dengan lebih dekat lagi.

Zannury Zakarea, wajah yang tidak asing lagi di pentas Sriwana, nampaknya semakin tajam dengan langkah dan karismanya di pentas.
Melihatkan kebolehan beliau, tidak hairanlah jika satu hari nanti, Zannury akan mengikut jejak langkah Mohd Fauzi Anwar yang tidak diragui akan kebolehannya di medan tari.
Inilah bintang yang harus disemai untuk terus menyinari dan memelihara khazanah Melayu yang kian dilupakan oleh segelintir anak muda Singapura.

Nota: Penulis adalah penggiat teater tempatan.

2007-09-11T17:29:00.000+08:00

Sriwana will be having its ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2007.

To all Sriwana members, you are invited to attend this occassion. There will be a Majlis Iftar for us to break fast together. Your attendance is much appreciated. Thank you.

DATE : 30th September 2007

DAY : Sunday
TIME : 3PM
VENUE : TELOK AYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Wishing all Muslims, Selamat Menyambut Bulan Ramadhan

2007-09-03T11:56:00.000+08:00

Sriwana has set off to 3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival 2007

The 3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival 2007 will be held from the 3 to 7 September 2007. Several countries from Brazil, Brunei, China, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine and Malaysia will be participating and the festival promises spectacular performances for entertainment as well as learning the different cultures of the participating countries.

http://www.sabah.gov.my/events/2007SIFF/siff.pdf

2007-08-13T14:35:00.000+08:00

SRIWANA presents "Refleksi"

Date : 31 st August 2007
Venue : Republic Polytechnic, The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre
Time : 8 pm
Ticket : $16 / $20

*$16/$20 - Purchase of 1 time only - buy group of 10 get 10% (one time occurance only)$12 for students (must produce student pass COMPULSORY)
Music accompaniment from Sri Mahligai

SRIWANA proudly presents a dance production entitled ‘Refleksi’ or ‘Reflection’.

A dance production reflecting 50 years of existence / half a centennial survivor - glorious achievements, roller-coaster experiences, hard mistakes and a milestone in the lives of many.

An epitome of the group’s history - looking back into its historical past and embarking on another journey to a bright future!

For Ticket Purchase
Email : info@sriwana.com
Contact Person : Faezah 911 57987 / Farhaanah 9728 1437
Website : www.sriwana.com

2007-06-01T18:13:00.000+08:00

Catch our performance with Altimet featuring Mawar Berduri (Ahli Fiqir) in ANUGERAH PLANET MUZIK !
Date : 15th June
Time : 8.30pm
Channel : Suria

Date : 8th June
Venue : Indoor Stadium
Tickets : $48 and $68
Purchase your tickets from Muzika Rekod outlets at Joo Chiat & Tanjong Katong complexes from 21 April 2007.

2007-05-16T19:21:00.000+08:00

Catch us at Rewang Nak Tari soon!

Date : 8th July, Sunday
Venue : Victoria Theatre
Time : 8pm
Tix : $15

"REWANG 'NAK TARI" ; a collaboration of

Singapore

’s Malay Dance Organisations in showcasing the rich kaleidoscope of traditional Malay Dances for the Community”

http://www.majlispusat.org.sg/Events/UpcomingEvents/RewangNakTariShow/tabid/484/Default.aspx

2007-03-29T11:23:00.000+08:00

Sriwana is set to participate in 29th Bali Arts Festival

The Bali Arts Festival is the Denpasar cultural event of the year,
perhaps it would no be too far fetched to suggest that it is the cultural
event of Indonesia. The festival is thus a unique opportunity to see local
village culture both "live" and at first hand. Tourists are warmly welcomed.

BALI ARTS FESTIVAL
Denpasar, Indonesia - 17 June 2007 to 15 July 2007
Venue : Wantilan Taman budaya, on Sunday 6pm. (1hr show)
http://www.baliartsfestival.com/

2007-02-27T19:54:00.000+08:00

SRIWANA PRESENTS JANUR BERSENI - 17th MARCH 2007 @QUEENSTOWN CC 8pm

(NIGHT SHOW) TIX HAVE SOLD OUT!

HURRY & GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW.

(MATINEE SHOW) TIX SELLING FAST!

*Pls be informed that adults will be charged at $12 for matinee show.

*Students are required to show your concession pass upon entering.

An amalgamation of different aspects of malay culture presented in the form of dance and drama. Showcasing the talents of youths who have a passion in their own history and culture. See the interpretation of young choreographers on the 5 basics, inang, joget, asli, zapin and masri - breathing new life into these already classic dance styles. Brought together with a presentation of a specially choreographed dance all the way from java.

DRAMA SYNOPSIS - KASEH DI MUARA CINTA (Love at Estury)
Muara Jati a small fishing village is the center of drug smuggling activities . Asraf a police inspector was assigned to do undercover works there. Hj Labin a retired police officer living there who reported the matter take Asraf as his nephew. While staying with Hj Labin he fell in love with his daugther Mayang. Jamilah a rich man daugther of Tuan Baharom is jealous of Mayang decided to hire Malek and Usop the village ruffian to break their relationship. Incident happen but didn’t hinder Asraf work to exposed the culprit and can Asraf and Mayang retain their relationship with all the incident caused by Malek and Usop. The good will always win over evil so as this story goes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dance items are specially choreographed by the the young choreographers with a fresh interpretation of the youth. Also featuring is a special dance item choreographed by Mr. Fauzi Anwar who had just returned from his 3months overseas dance tutorial in Solo, Indonesia. Bringing in elements of the Javanese moves. The talents will not only be educated but will have an extended dance vocabulary and it will also challenge these talents to mastering these new moves.

Do come and watch us at QUEENSTOWN CC..tix at $12 for nite show; $8 for matinee(students only)..

For tickets pls contact :

Farhaanah @ 97281437 / Faezah @ 91460652

2007-02-08T12:09:00.000+08:00

A JAVANESE DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP ON 12th FEBRUARY TO 14TH FEBUARY 2007 @ TELOK AYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 7.30PM - 930PM

Sriwana is organising a Javanese Dance & Choreography Workshop, conducted by Bapak Wahyu Santoso Prabowo, S.Kar., M.S, specially brought in from Solo Jawa Tengah on 12 th Feb until 14 Feb 07. Bapak Wahyu Santoso Prabowo, S.Kar., M.S is here for a special performance at the Esplanade for the "Calun Arang".

Venue will be at Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre, T.A.P.A.C from 7.30pm till 9.30pm.
Fees $25 and light refreshments will be provided.
Certificate of participation will be given.

Pls come with your Tshirt & track pants attire. Hope to see you there. Spread the news okie :)

Venue Address :Sriwana 182 Cecil Street, #03-03,Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre,Singapore 069547 Tel / Fax : 6323 1956

2007-01-09T12:17:00.000+08:00

Sriwana will be organizing its inaugural fun bowling event on Sunday, 4 Feb 2007 at the Orchid Country Club.

2007-01-08T17:14:00.000+08:00

PENDAFTARAN BENGKEL SRIWANA 2007 DIBUKA LAGI !

Terima kasih diatas sambutan yang menggalakkan pada pendaftaran bengkel tari Sriwana pada 6hb Januari yang lalu, SRIWANA akan membuka sekali lagi pendaftaran untuk Bengkel Tarian & Drama 2007 pada 26hb Januari ini kepada sesiapa yang telah ketinggalan untuk mendaftar.

Tarikh : 26 Januari 2007, Jumaat

Masa : 7.30 malam - 9 malam

Tempat : 182, Cecil Street, Telok Ayer Performing Arts Center, T.A.P.A.C (berhampiran stesen MRT Tanjong Pagar)

Umur : Remaja (lelaki/perempuan) 13 tahun ke atas

Kanak-kanak (lelaki/perempuan) 7 tahun hingga 12 tahun

Yuran : (yuran pendaftaran $15) & (yuran bulanan $5)

2006-12-26T19:16:00.000+08:00

PENDAFTARAN BENGKEL SRIWANA 2007 DIBUKA SEKARANG

SRIWANA akan membuka pendaftaran untuk Bengkel Tarian & Drama 2007 pada Januari ini.

Peluang untuk melibatkan diri dalam acara pementasan seperti rancangan televisyen serta projek Sriwana yang di dalam dan luar negara.

Kepada sesiapa yang berminat untuk berkecimpung dalam seni tari, drama, sila datang untuk mendaftar diri :

Tarikh : 6 Januari 2007, Sabtu

Masa : 2ptg - 5ptg

Tempat : Telok Ayer Performing Arts Center, T.A.P.A.C
(berhampiran stesen MRT Tanjong Pagar)

Umur : Remaja (lelaki/perempuan) 13 tahun ke atas
Kanak-kanak (lelaki/perempuan) 7 tahun hingga 12 tahun

Yuran : $15 ( yuran bulanan $5 )

Bagi pertanyaan untuk tarian atau drama, sila emel :
info@sriwana.com

2006-10-20T12:49:00.000+08:00

Klasik 60s – Mambo Raya!
Itulah tema Majlis Pertemuan Hari Raya Sriwana 2006 kali ini. Acara yang akan diadakan dalam suasana nostalgia ini akan diserikan lagi dengan para finalis anugerah skrin. Tidak ketinggalan juga para dramatis Sriwana yang tidak kurang handalnya. Pertemuan tahun ini bertujuan untuk beraya bersama-sama dengan semua anggota kerabat keluarga Sriwana; Yang lama dan yang muda sambil mengeratkan lagi tali silaturrahim kekeluargaan.

Pada anggota yang berminat untuk menghadiri majlis ini boleh mendapatkan tiket
$35 -Dewasa, $25 - Kanak-kanak & $27 - Warga Emas
dengan menghubungi Sdri Shirin - 81186523 atau Sdri Izan – 90681265.

Majlis jamuan tengah-hari (High-Tea) ini akan berlangsung pada 5hb November (Ahad), jam 2petang, bertempatkan di Orchid Country Club (Yishun).

Tunggu apa lagi!
Siapkan pakaian ala klasik 60an anda & bersedia untuk Mambo Raya nanti!

2006-10-13T01:02:00.000+08:00

Join us in...
Suria Raya Live!
Hari Raya Eve, Mon
10pm
Bugis; Kampung Glam

With more Singapore artistes recently bursting into the entertainment scene, the show will be accentuated with contemporary and high energy performances fronted by the top local and regional artistes – including Aaron Aziz, Najip Ali, Flying Dutchman & Rod Monteiro of Class 95FM, Patricia Mok as well as Jaclyn Victor, Malaysian Idol winner.

Lastly, Wishing A Blessed Ramadhan to our friends, family & loved ones...

2006-10-03T15:04:00.000+08:00

SRIWANA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2006
VENUE : TELOK AYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

DATE : 7th Oct 2006 (Sat)

TIME : 3PM

Sriwana will be having its AGM 2006.
To all Sriwana members, you are invited to attend our AGM this Saturday.
Your attendance is much appreciated.
Thank you.

2006-09-19T16:08:00.000+08:00

Sriwana's participation in Festival Internasional Budaya Melayu 2006 has been featured in Online Batam Post.

Read article : http://batampos.co.id/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4473&Itemid=84

more photos will be up soon.

2006-09-04T12:23:00.000+08:00

Sriwana will be participating in this upcoming event :

Festival Tari Serumpun II
Regional Dance Festival II

Venue : Kallang Theatre

Date : Tue, 5th Sep '06

Time : 8 pm

Tix : $18.00

The event will be hosted by our local radio celebrity TG & Fiza. Hope to see you all there. For enquiries, please contact: Mr Haron / Mr Hisham / Ms Shana at 6251 4458

Be enlightened, mesmerised and enchanted by the showcase of the talents in Malay dance of the Malay region in this Festival Tari Serumpun II. This event will bring together dancers and choreographers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

Festival Tari Serumpun II is organised by Majlis Pusat. The event will showcase talents from the following art groups from around the region:

* Majlis Pusat – Kirana Seni, Singapore

* Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts Ltd, Singapore

* Sriwana, Singapore

* Artiste Budaya Tepak Sireh, Singapore

* Sri Mahligai Singapore

* Sanggar Awang Sambang, Karimun Regency, Indonesia

* Dana Geri Patria Utara, Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia

* Sanggar Sri Gemilang, Tembilahan, Indragiri Hilir Regency, Indonesia

* Sanggar Tasik, Bengkalis Regency, Indonesia

* Institut Seni Malaysia Melaka (ISMMA), Malaysian Institute for the Arts,Melaka

* Senandung Darussalam (Ministry for the Culture, Youth & Sports, Negara Brunei Darussalam

2006-08-03T13:17:00.000+08:00

Sriwana presents
“Titian Silam Tunjang Pusaka”
(“Yester Years Deeds, Today’s Foundation”)

3 pm / 8 pm, Saturday, 2nd Sept 06
Victoria Theatre
$16, 22 & $26
$12 (School Ordering Rate)

Tickets available by phone-in :
Azean - 9817 3414
Shirin - 9386 9178
Fardy - 9459 0794

Or email your order by 25th Aug :
harziana@sriwana.com

For more information, please contact:
Fardy Adi : 9459 0794 or email at info@sriwana.com

Sriwana website :
www.sriwana.com

The annual production of variety show at Victoria Theatre had been the stalwart bastion for Sriwana, the performing arts group incorporated in the Republic of Singapore since the early 1950’s. Sriwana had pioneered, created and excelled with some of the most stunning Malay cultural, stage and multimedia productions ever to be seen on stage, both locally and overseas. It had set the standard for cultural groups to follow and expectations are high for the each new production to match or even outshine its predecessors.

It is therefore imperative that the 2006 show continues its spirited attempts as a mainstay of Sriwana, a household name within the Malay community, in its the valiant effort to keep abreast with the nation’s dynamic progress through cultural and artistic involvement.

In a synergistic collaboration of efforts between Sriwana, its partners and the NAC, the vision for the 2006 show is set to be the precedent for future projects. Sriwana had always delivered on quality and substance and ensured that standards of performances are high and the production team is of the highest quality on terms of calibre, experience and capability. As such, respected individuals in each area of expertise will be engaged to ensure the success and integrity of the 2006 show, historically, culturally and artistically.

It is with much pleasure that Sriwana wants to go ‘retro’ and revive the glory of the pat by honoring the top works of veteran theatre activists. It is for these reasons that Sriwana wants to incorporate a 2-part project which include :

1) A dance rendition through “Permata”
2) Bangsawan play, “Sari Derhaka”

PART 1 : PERMATA – A DANCE SPECTACLE OF TRADITIONAL VALUES

SRIWANA having turned 50 last year had reached her epitome of wealth in experience and information. It is with this pride and the feelings of responsible to the society that Sriwana is now back with another major dance production which will exhibit its prowess in the arts. Pledging always the preserving of our rich cultural heritage “Permata” will present an interesting blend of the old and new. This refreshing showcase will also create an awareness to the public of their responsibility in preserving and supporting the local arts group in their individual drives of national responsibility to the arts.

PART 2 : BANGSAWAN – PIONEERING THE LONG LOST ART

Bangsawan theatre is to the Malay community as to what Shakespeare is to the English. It had played a vital part in shaping the direction of Malay theatre to what is it today.

It is also imperative that the general public and the Malay community in particular are made well aware of the current efforts of Sriwana to revive the artistic endeavours and inclinations of all parties.

Therefore, in a bold and visionary step towards progression, Sriwana had engaged the services of experienced professionals to assist in the production, marketing and coordination of the 2006 show in order to achieve the desired results on all key performance indicators, especially to increase the attendance of its shows, satisfaction and entertainment of the public. Directed by J.A Halim, a renowned actor and director, especially in the malay entertainment industry, Bangsawan – Sari Derhaka will be casted by many well-known artiste such as Alias Kadir, Mahadi Shor, Azman Shariff, Amir Kassim, Zainal Ihim, Ahmad Stokin who are just some of the few household names gracing this production.

SYNOPSIS

The play, Sari Derhaka revolves around the legend of Megat Terawis, a respected member and warrior of the royal family set in the early 15th century of old Pahang Kingdom. The story starts with the Prince, struck by the beauty of Megat Terawis’ wife, Siti Hanum, informs his father, the Sultan, of his intentions to prise Siti Hanum from Megat Terawis’ loving embrace.

The Sultan, in such a dilemma over the request of the Prince, consulted with Paduka Haji, a trusted adviser and confidante to the Sultan. To complicate matters further, Paduka Haji is the father of Megat Terawis. Being a loyal adviser to the Sultan and evaluating heavily the impending loss of his beloved daughter in law, Paduka Haji feels responsible to find a just and amicable solution to the problem but in truth, he understands that failing to succumb to the whims of the Sultan and the Prince amounts to treachery and punishable by death to him and his family, without due consideration.

With a heavy heart, Paduka Haji, in the presence of the Sultan, the Prince and Siti Hanum, he ordered that Megat Terawis divorced his wife and to surrender her to the Prince. Megat Terawis, a patriotic warrior and a strong believer of loyalty to the Sultan and against his better judgment and underlying emotional turmoil, agreed to his father’s wishes amid strong emotional resistance from Siti Hanum. Thus, separation from his loving wife is imminent. Siti Hanum, understanding the need to keep the good name of Paduka Haji and not to divert from the path of treachery to the Sultan accepts the decision, albeit involuntarily. The Sultan was pleased that the matter was resolved and the Prince relishes the fact that Siti Hanum is now within his grasp.

In the family home, however, Megat Sari, the younger brother of Megat Terawis feels that the family had committed a dishonorable act by succumbing to the wishes of the Sultan and the Prince. He showed his contempt and resistance openly to his family. Acting out of rage with vengeance in his mind, he subsequently kidnapped the Princess, which brings Megat Terawis hot on his heels.

The play ends with a face off between the two brothers and Megat Terawis emerging as the reluctant victor, with his dying brother in his arms.

To what extent should loyalty and patriotism be extended to personal considerations and to what extend does the Sultan have ultimate power over his people. Where lie justice when injustice seems to prevail and the innocents remains the victims?

2006-07-12T09:48:00.000+08:00

Catch us this month, July in
Singapore HeritageFest 2006!
@Suntec City, Tropics Atrium

Organised by the Public Education Division of the National Heritage Board, Singapore HeritageFest is a 12-day celebration of the many aspects of our rich, multicultural heritage.

A "Festival Hub @ Suntec" and islandwide activities such as exhibitions, cultural performances, heritage tours and hunts are just some of the interactive activities awaiting you at the festival.
For further details, pls visit : http://www.heritagefest.org.sg

Date : Thu 13 Jul
Time : 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Malay Festivals And Celebrations - Kids Fiesta!
Based on the theme of vibrant Malay weddings and Hari Raya celebrations, this colourful presentation will excite the audience with the symbolism of Malay traditions and customs, and how Malay cultural heritage and practices influence the arts.

Date : Sun 16 Jul
Time : 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Bangsawan - Malay Legend through Dance Drama
Based on popular Malay tales and legends, this dance-drama presentation with lively musical accompaniment will bring you ancient Malay fables like Hang Tuah, Tanggang, Puteri Gunung Ledang.

Date : Wed 19 Jul
Time : 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Evolution Of Malay Dance
Trace the evolution of the Malay dance in Singapore from the routine and rigid outlines of the nostalgic 1960s to the vibrant and exuberant performance it is today. Watch the nuances of changes the dance went through from historical times to what is performed on stage today.

2006-06-30T19:15:00.000+08:00

Sriwana will be performing for Launch of Malay Language Month this year.

BULAN BAHASA 2006

Date : 1st July 2006
Time: 3.00pm
Venue : Auditorium, Tampines Junior College

2006-06-26T17:14:00.000+08:00

Date : 2nd June & 4th June (encore) / 11th June (closing)

Venue : Kallang Stadium by the Bay

2006-06-13T19:59:00.000+08:00

TAMAN WARISAN 1st ANNIVERSARY
@ Malay Heritage Centre on 9th-11th July

2006-06-08T13:39:00.000+08:00

TAMAN WARISAN 1st ANNIVERSARY

Come join us at Malay Heritage Center & celebrate its 1st Anniversary! There are exciting and colourful programmes and activities lined up for you & your loved ones. Sriwana has been invited to grace this event along with other local malay arts group from 9th – 11th JUNE 2006.

Admission is free.

COUNTRY SHOWCASE
Date : SUN, 11th JUNE 2006
Time : 2.00PM – 6.00PM@ ISTANA GARDEN TENTAGE
· Foreign group showcase
- Brunei
- Jambi
- Malacca
- Makassar

· Local group showcase
-Perkumpulan Seni
-Persatuan Rakyat
-Sri Warisan
-Sriwana
-Majlis Pusat

JUNJUNG ADAT TATANG BUDAYA II
Time : 7.45PM – 10.00PM @ FOUNTAIN STAGE
· Finale Performance by Singapore & Foreign groups

Address : Malay Heritage Centre, 85 Sultan Gate
Website : http://www.malayheritage.org.sg

Note : The Malay Heritage Centre will be closed from 5:30pm onwards on Saturday, 10th June 2006. The public are invited to join us on 11th June '06 only for the above programmes

2006-06-08T13:36:00.000+08:00

Join us this Friday & Sunday night by the waterfront for Sriwana's 1-hr jam packed with various stirring dance items by our little tots & adults. Admission is free. Date : 2nd June & 4th June (encore) / 11th June (closing) Time : 8pm - 9pm

2006-06-08T12:57:00.000+08:00

Weekend and Public Holidays Cultural Fiesta
Sriwana will be performing at the weekends during May and June. Watch the group showcases its repertoire of dance numbers and dikir barat, along with its famous children performers.

Date : 1 May 2006 to 30th June (Saturdays / Sundays / public holidays)
Venue : Malay Heritage Centre, Istana Kampong Gelam, 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501
Time : 5 pm - 5.30 pm
Website : http://www.malayheritage.org.sg

2006-05-18T20:56:00.000+08:00

Book Lauch Event

“ Pandangan kritis & dokumentasi 50 tahun Sriwana”
Saturday, 13 May 2006 at 2pm@Malay Heritage Centre.

Mr. Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower, Singapore as the Guest-of-Honour in gracing this auspicious event.

2006-05-10T19:46:00.000+08:00

DATE : 13thMay 2006
TIME 2PM - 4PM

VENUE : MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE

We are proud to announce the official launch of SRIWANA book titled

“ Pandangan kritis & dokumentasi 50 tahun Sriwana” (in Malay).

This is in conjunction with Sriwana’s 50 years anniversary.

This book is a compilation of all activities since Sriwana was formed in 1955.

“Pandangan kritis & dokumentasi 50 tahun Sriwana” was compiled by

Allahyarham Encik Nongchik Ghani (former hon. Secretary from 1955 – 1996 & also cultural officer at National Theatre Trust for more than 10 years) & also by Mr Sulaiman Jasman or Mr Sulaiman Jeem (former Berita Harian journalist from 1961 – 1982 & since 1983 serves as public relation officer at Jamiyah) & also an ex-President of the group.

2006-04-04T14:49:00.000+08:00

SRIWANA taking higher steps to a dynamic world 2006.

Come April, SRIWANAwill be presenting to the audiences “DINAMISME” or “DYNAMISM” – which is also a graduation project for 2005 batch intake.

Groove to the contemporary beat but at the same time covered by theTraditionalism waves. Combination of new motivated dancers and determined choreographers, SRIWANA tends to flow with the waves of modernity.

Date : 28th April 2006 (Friday)

Venue : Ulu Pandan Community Centre

(near Buona Vista MRT)

Time : 8 pm

For any enquiries, contact person :

Mr. Zannury Zakarea at mobile no: 98514892

Ms. Siti Hajar Nordin at mobileno: 81787523

For tickets & enquiries please contact :

Nurazean Hamdan 9817 3414

Irdawati Nordin 9841 2379

Thanking you in advance for your support of our local arts scene.

See U There!

2006-03-01T18:50:00.000+08:00

Catch us @
NUS Arts Festival 2006 - Incorporating Rhythms & Rhapsodies

Venue : University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore
Date : 11th March 2006
Time : 9pm
Free and ticketed events
Sriwana will showcase our Zapin Dance from Karimun; Indonesia & 'Awal Bismillah' a beautiful and enchanting ethnic welcome dance embracing the intricacies of mak yong (a dance originated in Kelantan) that will grace the night. Accompanied by our very own local traditional musicians, Sri Mahligai.

2006-02-13T13:23:00.000+08:00

Al Fateha

(departed on 26/1/06)

Sriwana would like to express our deepest condolences

for our late Co-Founder Allayarham Haji Cik Nong Ghani Bin Abdol Ghani.
His compassion and passion for the arts especially to the group will never be forgotten..

2006-02-07T15:04:00.000+08:00

Sriwana would like to congratulate & welcome our 2006 new intakes.

Please be reminded that our class will commence on :

8th Feb 06, Wednesday. Time : 7pm.

You are required to be in proper attire, comfortable t-shirt & black track pants.

Buy our Sriwana T-shirt at $10 only.

Below listed are the successful applicants :

JAMALI MOHD JALI
YUSOF ZAINOL
MOHAMMAD AZHAIRUL MOHAMED LAZIN
SITI HAJAR MD RAZALLY
NUR ANIDAH MOHD RAZALLY
SHATINAH MOHMAD NOOR
NUR AMALINA KASMANI
MARLINA HAMZAH
NUR LIYANA SUAIMI
LILY HERYANI HAMZAH
SITI LIYANA MOHAMED SALLEH
NUR SU’AIDAH SOIB
NORIFAH RUSIAN
NUR’AIN ABDUL MANAN
DIAN FARHANA SUHAIMI
SITI NOR ATIKAH MOHD IDRES
NUR AWANIS YASIM
SITI NAZURAH SHAHAR
NUR AMIRAH SUED
NUR FARHANA RAMLI
SITI AMIRAH ZAILAINI
SITI NUR AYUNI RAHIM
SITI NADIA ZAINAL ABIDIN
NAZEERA BAT ROZLAN
NUR HUWAINA MOHAMED IBRAHIM
SITI NUR AAINA RAHIM
YANTI HAMAMI
MULYANNI ABDUL RAHMAN
NUR HIDAYU BAKRI
IKA MARISSA WATY
SAMIRAH ABDUL TALIB
NADIAH UMAR
NURAHRA MOHD ALI
NUR AFIDAH ZULKIFLI
ERNYHARDIAN ANUAR
NUR SURIANI MOHAMED
ALIA FARHANIS SADUN
NUR ATIQA ZAILANI
NURUL SYAFIKAH ZAINI
APRILLIA WANA NURLITA
NUR AMIRAH ABDUL KADIR

2006-01-17T18:03:00.000+08:00

2nd Registration is now open for those who have missed out last Saturday.

Pls come down to TAPAC this 28th January, Sat.

Time : 3pm to 5pm.

Hope to see you!

2006-01-09T16:54:00.000+08:00

PENDAFTARAN BENGKEL SRIWANA 2006 DIBUKA SEKARANG!

Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk mendaftar pada :
Tarikh : 14 Januari 2006, Sabtu
Masa : 2 hingga 5 petang
Tempat : Telok Ayer Performing Arts Center (T.A.P.A.C)
Umur : 13 tahun ke atas
Yuran Pendaftaran : $10 sekali sahaja.

Bagi pertanyaan, sila hubungi :
Zeana – 9852 3680 / Haslinna – 9105 0224 / Riduan – 9189 5692

2005-11-11T10:42:00.000+08:00

ANUGERAH AIDILFITRI '05

Perjumpaan Hari Raya Bersama Kami!
Selamat Menyambut Syawal Bulan Mulia. Kami di Sriwana ingin menjemput anda sekeluarga untuk meraikan hari yang berbahagia ini bersama ahli Sriwana untuk meriahkan lagi suasana di bulan yang amat bermakna ini.
Saksikan persembahan dan temurama bersama kami di Sriwana.

Tarikh : 20th November 2005
Tempat : Orchard Parade Hotel
Jam : 1:00-5:00ptg
Tema : Malam Anugerah
Tiket : Dewasa - $29
Kanak Kanak (4-12thn) - $20

Untuk pembelian tiket, sila hubungi :
Irdawati - 9841 4279
Nur Azean - 9817 3414
Azman - 9021 77096

2005-06-23T16:40:00.000+08:00

Sriwana Presents...

JUBILEE EMAS SRIWANA on 12th July

Dance-Musical Theatre "EMAS" will be staged :
Venue : Victoria Theatre
Date : 12 July 2005, Tuesday
Time : 8.00 p.m.
Tickets : $16, $22, $26

Contact for tickets :
Irdawati –98412379 / Nurazean – 98173414 / Fauzi – 91900965

SRIWANA, a Singapore leading pioneer non-profit Malay cultural group, is proud to announce the inaugural celebration of her 50th Anniversary in July 2005. To commemorate this prestigious gala event, SRIWANA will be staging a dance-musical theatre production, EMAS, following the success of last year’s "Sal5060" which was held on 27 April 2004.

With the aim of injecting the spirit of awareness in the traditional values of the performing arts that has been facing the ever-challenging development of modern theatre and of nurturing the young artistic activists, "EMAS, THE GOLDEN YEARS", will be fusing together various performances such as dance, music, visual arts and poetry recital. These genres will be portrayed as an amalgamated display of a cohesive and elaborated production, projecting SRIWANA’s 50 years of hardship, achievement and glory to this very day.

SRIWANA’s fine arts will be administered in this dynamically fresh expression to the embedded traditional practices of the Malay Performing Arts of its Golden Years via traditional, contemporary and state-of-the-art theatre illustrations and projections. This production promises to fascinate and enthrall the audience with performances ranging from the timeless classic of the traditional to the modern inspiration of today.

Artistic excellence from SRIWANA’s cream of choreographers, namely, Osman Hamid, Hjh. Som Said – both Cultural both Cultural Medallion recipients, Fauziah Hanom Yusof, Hamzah Rahim – budding and promising in-house choreographers and many more will be graced by our strong and talented pool of 50 SRIWANAs’ dancers both existing as well as dancers before.

One significant event would be the presence of Tom Ibnur; a dance choreographer from Indonesia who possesses widespread experience and prestige in the dance community since 1984. This gentleman has provided numerous significant contributions in the establishment and development of Malay dance. His contribution was not only limited to Sriwana but also to the Singapore Malay community as a whole.

Fauziah HanomYusof – our very own-bred dancer turned choreographer had been instrumental in the artistic development of the group’s performance especially so in the last 5 years. Had co-led the group in several festivals and her numerous creative works had become the platform of the group’s fundamentals and inadvertently enhanced the group’s repertoire. Had been responsible for the group’s new image and had contributed significantly to the success and being of the group as of today.

Yet another highlight of this dance-musical theatre production will be the total live music accompaniment of the renown Sri Mahligai, a Singapore Malay traditional music ensemble. After a successful collaboration last year, Sri Mahligai’s live accompaniment will bring the performance to the next higher level.

With such a wealth of collaboration, EMAS will definitely highlight SRIWANA’s relevance, contributions as well as its significance to the local arts scene since its first inception in 1955.

A special highlight to this production is the dance workshop which will be opened to all schools & will be conducted on Saturday, 2nd July. Time : 8.30am to 5.30pm. Venue : Taman Warisan (Malay Heritage Center). Fee : $15 per person. The workshop will cover the following areas:

1) The correct style, character and dance techniques as well as understanding the art of one’s choreography.

2) Enriching the evergreen dance repertoire so as to ensure their prolonged existence.

3) New concepts and elements such as modern and contemporary approach to escalate the traditional Malay dance to the next level.

4) Uniting the establishment and development of the Singapore Malay dance.

CHECK OUT OUR OFFICIAL ONLINE PARTNER WWW.ANAKMELAYU.COM FOR MORE!!!!

2005-04-28T16:43:00.000+08:00

Sriwana will be having its ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2005.
To all Sriwana members, you are invited to attend our AGM this Saturday. Your attendance is much appreciated. Thank you.

SRIWANA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2005

DATE : 30th April 2005

TIME : 3PM

VENUE : TELOK AYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

2005-02-14T10:18:00.000+08:00

Our 2005 registration is closed. To those who has been registered, you will hear from us soon! Please be informed on the dates for Sriwana first 2005 new intake class.

ADULTS (BENGKEL DEWASA)
Date : 23 Feb 2005 (Wednesdays)
Time : 7.30 pm

CHILDREN (BENGKEL KANAK2)
Date : 26 Feb 2005 (alternate Saturdays)
Time : 2.30 pm

2005-02-04T16:14:00.000+08:00

Catch the spectacular Chingay party-on celebrations from 18 Febuary to 6 March 2005. SRIWANA will be performing. So come down & celebrate with us in PARADE OF DREAMS

Date : 19 FEBURARY 2005
Time : 7.00P
Venue : MORCHARD ROAD SINGAPOREP

PREVIEW
Date : 18 FEBURARY 2005
Time : 7.30PM
Venue : ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE

2005-01-20T13:14:00.000+08:00

LAST OPPORTUNITY!

REGISTRATION for BENGKEL SRIWANA 2005

Date : 25 Jan 05 (Tuesday)
Time : 7pm - 9pm

2004-12-07T13:17:00.000+08:00

REGISTER YOURSELF NOW!

SRIWANA is opening its 2005 Malay Dance Workshop Recruitment for new intakes. Learn Malay arts & culture dance and the opportunities to perform overseas, or any TV productions. For those who are interested, please register as follows;

Adults Workshop (13 years ol & above)

Children Workshop (5 years & above)

1. Registration Fee : $10 each adult & child repectively.

2. Please come down to our SRIWANA office for interview (T.A.P.A.C) on any of the dates mentioned;

Registration Date : 18 December '04 (Saturday) or 15 January '05 (Saturday)

Time : 2pm - 5pm

Address : 182 Cecil St #03-03 Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre (T.A.P.A.C)
(Tanjong Pagar MRT)

3. For enquiries,

Email : www.info@sriwana.com or Telephone : 6323 1956 (office)
Contact Us : Zeana : 9852 3680 or Azean : 9817 3414

Website : http://www.sriwana.com

Registration Form can be found from : http://www.sriwana.com/media/Recruitment%20Form.doc

4. Our Workshop will commence on Febuary 2005

2004-11-29T15:32:00.000+08:00

Come to our Hari Raya 2004 Gathering!

For tiketing :
Fauzi : 9190 0965
Lili : 9867 8497
Wati : 9841 4279

Date : 5 December 04
Time : 12:30 pm
Venue : Holiday Inn Parkview
Crystal Ballroom Lvl 2; somerset mrt
Theme : Glam Evening (Sinaran : Shining)

See You There!

2004-11-23T13:20:00.000+08:00

SELAMAT HARI RAYA
MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN
Dari Keluarga Sriwana

Watch out for our annual Hari Raya gathering on 5th Dec.

Further details will be out soon!!!

2004-09-17T11:54:00.000+08:00

WADAH BUDAYA
Siaran Tak Langsung

Four gruesome months in the dance workshop..Let us now watch them bloomed as they performed with the seniors of the group.
Also, get your eyes glued to the cute little tots from our children workshop!

Date : 25th Sep 2004
Time : 8pm
Venue : Ulu Pandan CC (near to Buona Vista MRT)
Tix : $13

Pls call 9386 9178(Shirin) or 9459 0794(Fardy) for ticketings.

2004-03-26T13:28:00.000+08:00

A MUSICAL DANCE; "SAL 5060"
TARI MUZIKA :SAL 5060"
Collaboration of Sriwana & Sri Mahligai

Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Sriwana brings you a night of dance extravaganza, featuring songs and music from long-gone hey-days; highlights of the past events of the 50s & 60s in olden Singapore; a joy-ride to the past with glimpses of sultric "Happy World"; nostalgic snips of Geylang Serai and many more.

A glitzy take on the golden 50s & 60s era of the showcasing the glamour as well as the birth of the Malay groups in the Malay performing arts scene.

Date : 27th April 2004
Time : 8pm
Venue : Victoria Theatre
Tix : $20, $15 & $10

Tickets can be purchased from : Suryati (SRIWANA) : 9028 3683
Zuraidah (SRI MAHLIGAI) : 94773 706

Our little tots will be in as well!

2004-03-17T11:42:00.000+08:00

SRIWANA 3RD ANNUAL DANCE PICNIC 04

WET & WILD… Healthy Lifestyle.. Healthy Living…
With a new team and new spirit of 12 comm members. This year's dance picnic not only focusing on picnic alone... An Educational Excursion filled with Fun & Excitement. With guest speaker Mr Azrin from IPM Production who will be giving us a talk, theorical and practical on team building.

Date : 21st Mar 04
Time : 0845 hrs till 1700 hrs
Venue : Sentosa Island Palawan Beach

Snaps of the event;

2004-03-17T11:40:00.000+08:00

PELAYARAN MUZIKA
A NANYANG MUSICAL VOYAGE II

A concert that will feature Singapore Chinese Orchestra injecting Malay musical tunes of Sang Nila Utama, Ulek Mayang & Suriram accompanied by Sriwana dancers.

Date : 13 March 2004 (Saturday)
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Esplanade Concert Hall
Ticket Price : $12, $16, $19, $26 & $32 (Sistic Outlets)

Tickets also available at Muzika Records (JOo Chiat Complex), Warung Cimande

Snaps of the event;

The Rehersals...

Show Time!

SURIRAM

ULEK MAYANG

2004-02-04T11:09:00.000+08:00

Tuesday, January 27, 2004
BENGKEL SRIWANA 2004
SRIWANA DANCE WORKSHOP

Sriwana is organising a dance workshop for new recruits. Learn the various basic of Malay Dance & indulge in our arts culture. Feel free to attend our first day workshop or for further information, please contact our office at 63231956 or Suryati : 90283683 / Fauzi : 93888871

Date : 4 February 2004
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC)
Registration : $15

2004-02-04T11:08:00.000+08:00

Friday, January 16, 2004
CHINGAY PARADE OF DREAMS

Sriwana, being the guest, will be making zapin moves with People's Association.

Date : 31 January 2004
Time : 6.30pm
Venue : The longstretch of road from Orchard Mrt to Somerset

2004-02-04T11:07:00.000+08:00

NETRA PERSADA anjuran Kemuning
Malam Pereka Tari

A co-joint project from 3 leading Malay Cultural Group; Sriwana, Perkumpulan Seni & Persatuan Rakyat

Date : 20 January 2004
Time : 8pm
Venue : Victoria Theatre
Tix : $15

Snaps of the event;

SeRentak SeNada; by Rafidah

Kecil-Kecil Si Api; by Fauzi

Fauzi & Rafidah