Esplanade Presents

Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2024

9 – 12 May 2024

Celebrate the icons and treasures of the Malay community in its diversity and richness through the best in theatre, dance, and music from the Nusantara (Malay Archipelago).

Theatre

Bawang Putih Bawang Merah

An Esplanade Commission

by Teater Ekamatra
Written by Ridhwan Saidi
Directed by Mohd Fared Jainal (Singapore)

10 – 12 May 2024

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

Two rival sisters work together to break the shackles of societal expectations—will they succeed? Find out in this bold adaptation of a classic folk tale!

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Music | Film

Samsara – A Cine-Concert

An Esplanade Commission

Garin Nugroho (Indonesia)

10 May 2024

Esplanade Concert Hall

What is the price you would pay to fulfil human desire? Find out in Garin Nugroho’s Samsara, a captivating cinematic experience that pairs silent film with Balinese gamelan and a live electronic music performance.

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Music

Dangdut Koplo Extravaganza!

Ochi Alvira & Syahiba Saufa (Indonesia)

12 May 2024

Esplanade Annexe Studio

Get ready to dance and sing along to the viral dangdut koplo hits of star performers Ochi Alvira and Syahiba Saufa!

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Visual Arts | Storytelling

Jalan Raya

Zarina Muhammad, in collaboration with local artists (Singapore)

9 – 11 May 2024

Esplanade Annexe Studio

What can we learn from the spaces we have inhabited? Encounter histories, memories and collective wisdoms through a series of experiences and engagements with eight different artists.

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Music

Hidup Pop Yeh Yeh! (Long Live Pop Yeh Yeh!)

Dato’ Jeffrydin, Dato’ L. Ramli, S. Mariam & Masdo (Malaysia)

12 May 2024

Esplanade Concert Hall

Hidup pop yeh yeh! Come celebrate this lively music genre with pioneering artists and the new generation continuing its legacy.

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Music

9 – 12 May 2024

Sanggar Seni

Kelana Purba and Makyong Kedek

Esplanade Courtyard

Free

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Music | Dance

9 May 2024

DINAMIKA!

DIAN Dancers

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

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Music

9 May 2024

Kembang Mara: A Gathering of Flowers

Singa Nglaras Gamelan Ensemble

Esplanade Concourse

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Visual Arts | Storytelling

9 – 11 May 2024

Jalan Raya

Zarina Muhammad, in collaboration with local artists

Esplanade Annexe Studio

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Dance

10 – 12 May 2024

Mak Yong

Kumpulan Mak Yong Cahaya Matahari & PUSAKA

Singtel Waterfront Theatre Lawn at Esplanade

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Music

10 May 2024

Malam Nusantara

Adik Adik Hensem & ABANGSAPAU x LEAISM

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

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Music

10 May 2024

Melintasi Galaksi

Yanto Sani x Andy Gan

Esplanade Concourse

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Music | Film

10 May 2024

Samsara – A Cine-Concert

Garin Nugroho

Esplanade Concert Hall

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Theatre

10 – 12 May 2024

Bawang Putih Bawang Merah

by Teater Ekamatra
Written by Ridhwan Saidi
Directed by Mohd Fared Jainal

Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade

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Dance | Workshop

11 May 2024

Workshop: Introduction to Mak Yong – Menghadap Rebab

Kumpulan Mak Yong Cahaya Matahari & PUSAKA

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio

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Talk

11 May 2024

Evolutionary Tales: Stories of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Dr Azhar Ibrahim, Ridhwan Saidi & Syafiqah Jaaffar

Esplanade Bay Room

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Music | Workshop

11 May 2024

Workshop: Gondang Kayat - The 3 Drums of Sajarangan

Djangat

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio

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Music | Storytelling

11 & 12 May 2024

tikTOKtik – Children’s Storytelling

Kelana Purba

Esplanade Concourse

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Music

11 & 12 May 2024

JUARA MIC JUNIOR di Pesta Raya

The Stars of JMJ

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

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Music

11 May 2024

Nadi Singapura x Djangat

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

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Music

11 May 2024

Malam Balada by Zalelo & Fauzie Laily

Esplanade Concourse

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Music | Workshop

12 May 2024

Parent-Child Workshop: Angklung Fun!

Angklung Empire

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio

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Music | Workshop

12 May 2024

Angklung Workshop

Angklung Empire

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio

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Music

12 May 2024

Dangdut Koplo Extravaganza!

Ochi Alvira & Syahiba Saufa

Esplanade Annexe Studio

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Music

12 May 2024

Irama Nostalgia

Angklung Empire

Esplanade Concourse

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