Feel the pulse of vibrant Asia.
Welcome to Asian Cities, bustling modern hubs of commerce emersed in deeply-rooted cultural influences and beliefs. Feel the pulse of the great cities, savor the myriad of sights and sounds, capture the changing colours and the energy, the hustle and bustle of living and breathing Asia.
NUS Arts Festival (NAF) celebrates its 7th year with exciting explorations of the theme of Asian Cities. As Asian cities grapple with the challenges of the coming decade: economic crises, rapid urbanisation and environmental issues and global interconnectedness, the determination to overcome arises from their identity, their firm beliefs and lessons learnt from history. This enables cities in Asia to define today’s modern city in very different ways from their Western counterparts. Over 3 weekends in March 2012 at the University Cultural Centre (UCC), we pay tribute to the Asian spirit in music, dance, theatre and film.
Continuing the path set by previous Festivals, the NUS Arts Fest 2012 returns with original and adapted works which draw upon the unique synergy between NUS talents and industry professionals to further explore the new modernity and realities of today’s Asian cities.
Asian Cities will feature the premiere of an original work by Indian classical music virtuoso Dr L. Subramaniam, a tribute to the growth of Singapore. Transit to new places in the mind with 5 works of dance, theatre and music by NUS students groomed by industry practitioners. Relax in contemplation of contrasted urban and rural landscapes re-imagined by aural treats from four music groups from NUS Centre For the Arts and live gigs. Celebrate with us as we welcome back to campus The Necessary Stage who celebrate their 25th anniversary with an updated restaging of the critically acclaimed godeatgod.
Not only will you be entertained and engaged, your single step through Asian Cities may lead you to paths of enlightenment. We invite you to join us.
(Source: National University of Singapore Website)