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A local baba who believes that the beauty of the Peranakan architecture lies in the balanced amalgam of various cultures decides to test his decides to learn how a Peranakan craft - decorative plates - are created.
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A local fashion designer finds out the different types of batik designs and its source of influence. How are local designs different from those in Indonesia? Is batik painting as an art form a natural progression from the tradition of designing and making batik fabric for clothing ? How can the designer applies her creative design to the batik motif to her art piece ? What is the trend now in batik painting & batik fabric design?
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The Chinese Southern dance is more symbolic. It is usually performed as a ceremony to ward off evil spirits and to summon luck and fortune. In this episode, we have 2 female lion dancers trained hard to perform in the New Year Countdown. The hardship, movements and stamina are the key factors in this art form. Can the 2 girls make it and perform well in the New Year’s countdown?
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Do you know what turns a Chinese ink painting moldy? There are three reasons. First, it's the paper used. As rice paper contains impurities, it gets moldy easily. Next is the glue used to mount the painting. And finally, the way the painting is being stored. In a humid environment, paintings tend to turn moldy more easily.
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Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu, India. Nowadays, it is practiced throughout South India by predominantly young women. Two young Bhratanantyam girls learnt this classical dance when they were 5. Over the years, they went through tears and joy in their many training sessions. They dream is to become a Bharatanatyam performer one day.
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A gamelan is a musical ensemble from Indonesia, featuring a variety of instruments. Vocalists may also be included. A young Gamelan teacher schedules to perform with her Malay friend, who plays Guzheng, at Esplande. She wants to find out can Gamelan compliment with the Chinese Guzheng and she makes a trip to Solo to discover the beauty of this art form – Gamelan.
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A freelance puppet performer from a puppet show troupe is interested in this dying art. She travels to Qanzhou, China to uncover the history of its puppet shows and is fascinated by how such public performances can cross platform and its popularity.
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When watching Teochew Opera, one can't help but notice the magnificent costume designs. It helps actors to get into the role when they put on the costumes. Each character has its own specially designed costume. Do you know that the sleeves also play a significant role?