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HERITAGE Programme Booklet 2015 CENTRE JUL-SEP CONTENTS

EXHIBITIONS

Community Exhibition: MARANTAU - Dima Bumi Dipijak Di Sinan Langik Dijunjuang 02 | 08 | Exhibition: Seberang Tambak 09 | Travelling Exhibition: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Travelling Exhibition: Malay Pioneer Series: 10 | Teachers, Writers, Activists

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES 11 | Hari Raya Open House & Racial Harmony Day

12 | Warisan Kita (Our Heritage) Mural Art Workshop 13 | Aliwal Night Crawl & The Gamelan Circle

14 | Bulan Bahasa Programmes

REGULAR PROGRAMMES 15 | Neighbourhood Sketches 16 | Yok Sembang Gendang!

17 | Let’s Play!: Traditional Malay Games Galleries Alive! 18 | - Traditional Malay Music - Traditional Kulit - Kampong Gelam Tales: A Dramatised Tour

19 | Community Learning Fund (CLF)

20 | Guided Tour MARANTAU: MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS | 02 | EXHIBITIONS IN

DATE TIME VENUE ADMISSION 17 May - 10.00am – 6.00pm Gallery 1 and 2 Free 13 September 2015

Co-organised by the Malay Heritage Centre and the Singapore Minangkabau Association, the MARANTAU exhibition presents the Minangkabau community in Singapore, whose ancestral homelands are the highlands and coast of West , and their heritage. Featuring artefacts ranging from rich gold-woven textiles to traditional instruments, the exhibition highlights the marantau tradition where young men are encouraged to leave their hometowns and seek their fortunes elsewhere as well as matrilineal system of the Minangkabau society. Accompanying the exhibition is a host of exciting cultural programmes from music, dance, craft and culinary demonstrations to public talks.

What The Logo Represents The MARANTAU logo depicts a lion-headed ship carrying the Minangkabau ceremonial flag marawa( ) to represent the migration of the local Minangkabau community from to Singapore. The marawa is shown here on two levels: firstly, the shape of the coloured ‘sails’ allude to the buffalo horn-shaped roofs of Minangkabau houses, a quintessential cultural emblem. Secondly, the tri-colours – red, yellow and black – symbolise the characters of each of the three main regions: Luhak Nan Tigo, Luhak Tanahdatar and Luhak Limopuluah Koto respectively. Together, they stand for Alam Minangkabau or the Minangkabau world. 03 |EXHIBITIONS MARANTAU: PROGRAMMES

SEMINAR

The Minangkabau Legacy to The Malay World DATE TIME VENUE SPEAKER Saturday, 25 July 2.30pm MHC Auditorium Tan Sri Dr. Rais Yatim

For this Distinguished Speaker Seminar, we will be inviting Tan Sri Dr. Rais Yatim, a prominent political Minangkabau figure in , who is currently the President of International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM).

Rivers & Footpaths As A Motivating Factor of Minangkabau Migration To Malay Peninsula Until The Early 20th Century DATE TIME VENUE SPEAKER Sunday, 2 August 11.00am MHC Auditorium Prof. Dr. Gusti Asnan

This seminar by Prof. Dr. Gusti Asnan will look into the factors that motivated the migration of the to the Malay Peninsula from the social, political and economic aspects.

Tadarus Cinta Buya Pujangga DATE TIME VENUE SPEAKER Sunday, 2 August 2.30pm MHC Auditorium Akmal Nasery Basral

For this seminar, writer and literacy figure, Akmal Nasery Basral will discuss his novel, Tadarus Cinta Buya Pujangga, which is a fictional book that traces the life of well-known Indonesian literary figure of Minangkabau descent, , or also known as Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah. * In Bahasa EXHIBITIONS | 04 with Professor DrPutiReno RaudhahThaibfrom Andalas University, Padang. ownership offamily’s property ispassed from mothers to daughters for generations This seminarwilltalk aboutthematrilinealMinangkabau community where will alsobesomedemonstration ofthesetechniques attheendofseminar. making (oredge-making)whichare characteristic of theKoto Gadangregion. There lecture will highlightthedifferent techniques of embroidery, weaving and lace- Rich andluxurioustextiles are often associated withMinangkabau culture. This Talk/Demo: Matrilineal Society of Minangkabau Society Matrilineal (Koto Gadang: Embroidery, Weaving, Lace & Their Uniqueness) &Their Lace Weaving, Embroidery, Gadang: (Koto MARANTAU: PROGRAMMES within manytrialsandconstraints. was single mindedinhisdrive to achieve thevery best, andto dothebest hecould, a family man and friend; as a worker; as a mentor, and above all as a musician who through someepisodesinhis life thatportrays Pak Zubirasason,husbandand Yusof Ishakfamily. Inthesamevein, Dr Rohana,daughter ofPak Zubir, willbringus Dr Lily, beingtheniece ofYusof Ishakwilltalk aboutthelineageandlegacy ofthe Zubaidah andDrRohanawillbetalking abouttheirfamilies. Said (thelaudedcomposer whowrote Singapore’s nationalanthem).Assoc. Prof Lily local Minangkabau figures - Yusof Ishak(first president ofSingapore) andZubir This seminarwillgive audience aspecialglimpseinto thelives oftwo very prominent Prominent in Minangkabaus Singapore: Zubir Yusof Said, and Rahim Ishak Saturday, 15 August Saturday, DATE Saturday, 5 September DATE August 22 Saturday, DATE Koto Gadang : Sulam, Tenun, Renda dan Keunikannya dan Renda Tenun, Sulam, : Gadang Koto 2.30pm TIME 2.30pm TIME 5.00pm TIME *In Bahasa Minangkabau with English translation English with Minangkabau Bahasa *In MHC Auditorium VENUE MHC Auditorium VENUE MHC Auditorium VENUE Dr Rohana Zubir Datin Sri &Puan Rahim Zubaidah Lily Prof Assoc. SPEAKER Sita Dewi Razai Sita Dewi SPEAKER Raudhah Thaib Raudhah Dr.Prof. Reno Puti SPEAKER * In Bahasa Indonesia Bahasa In *

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PERFORMANCE

Minang Songs & Dance II DATE TIME VENUE PERFORMER Friday, 24 July 8.30pm Bussorah Mall Sumbar Talenta

Don’t miss out on a musical evening with Sumbar Talenta as they bring to you various traditional Minangkabau songs and dances like the tari pasambahan and tari piring!

Minang Fashion Show DATE TIME VENUE PERFORMER Saturday, 25 July 7.30pm Bussorah Mall Sumbar Talenta

As part of Aliwal Night Crawl, Malay Heritage Centre presents a Minang Fashion Show which will showcase the rich Minangkabau textile tradition like the songket. Textile and fashion lovers out there should not miss out on this parade of colourful traditional costumes from the various regions of West Sumatra.

Barayo di (Hari Raya Celebrations at the Rumah Gadang) DATE TIME VENUE Sunday, 2 August 5.00pm MHC Auditorium

Celebrate this festive Hari Raya season Minangkabau-style with songs and dances that are sure to uplift your mood!

Dance-Theatre: Sauik Manjalang Rang Rantau Mandakekan Hati DATE TIME VENUE PERFORMER Saturday, 15 August 5.00pm MHC Auditorium Indojati

Enjoy this unique randai performance by the Indojati group from West Sumatra which combines songs, dance, drama and (traditional Malay martial arts). MARANTAU: PROGRAMMES

Rambun Pamenan DATE TIME VENUE PERFORMER Saturday, 22 August 5.00pm MHC Auditorium Tuah Serantau EXHIBITIONS | 06 | EXHIBITIONS This randai (dance-theatre) tells the story of Rambun Pamenan, a chivalrous young man who faced many challenges in his effort to save his widowed mother, the beautiful Linduang Bulan from the clutches of the evil king, Raja Angek Garang.

Tari Sumarak Rumah Gadang DATE TIME VENUE PERFORMER Saturday, 5 September 2.30pm MHC Auditorium Giring-giring Bambu

In this dance, the important role of Bundo Kanduang (or Mother) in the Minangkabau society is highlighted whereby all activities under the roof are managed by her. This section will also feature other dance and musical performances uniquely from the West Sumatera region.

*All information is correct at time of print and registration is required for the above programmes. To register, email us at [email protected] or call 6391 0450. For more information, visit us at www.malayheritage.org.sg 07 |EXHIBITIONS MARANTAU: EXHIBITON

About the Se- Series

The MARANTAU exhibition is the second installation of an annual exhibition series at MHC. Each year, an exhibition featuring an ethnic sub-group of the in Singapore will be presented in partnership with a community partner as an exhibition by the ethnic sub-group about their community for MHC visitors. The title, Se-Nusantara, which means “of the same (Malay-Indonesian) Archipelago”, expresses the series’ main aim to discover our shared heritage, culture and values through community-created exhibitions as a celebration of the rich ethnic diversity of the Malays in Singapore.

About Singapore Minangkabau Association (SMA)

The Singapore Minangkabau Association (SMA) was established on 31 August 1995 with a mission to preserve and promote the Minangkabau culture in Singapore as well as to introduce and educate on Minangkabau customs and traditions to Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans. In 1996, SMA was the bestowed the honour of the Custodian of Minangkabau Culture, Traditions and Customs in Singapore by the Governor of West Sumatra, Indonesia (the homeland of the Minangkabau people). Comprising an executive committee and three sub-committees (Women’s, Youth and Culture), SMA has built a network with Minang and non-Minang associations across Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Terengganu in Malaysia and , Batam, Bandung and West Sumatra in Indonesia. Currently, SMA has more than 250 members including support from local Minang-run businesses such as the nasi padang restaurants around Kampong Gelam. EXHIBITIONS | 08 Mohammad Din|LatiffMohidinYusman Aman Yusof Ghani|M.NasirS.AminShahab |RizharA.RahimAhmadAbuBakar Artists more often, nottoo long ago. conversation between two countries –aconversation whichwe both usedto have or even havingfamilial tiesacross bothsides,thisexhibition isultimately abouta or anotherwiththesetwo countries. Eitherthrough migration, working, education Malaysia selection, most oftheseartists, ifnotall,have beeninvolved inoneway between bothcountries. However, rather thanjust anarbitrary Singapore- This exhibition features artists from both sides of the causeway and will travel seems like we are geographically sidebybutmentally furtherthanever before. or being Singaporean seems to increasingly suggest an unsurmountable gulf. It However, withthemodernnation-state framework i.e.post-1965, beingMalaysian English football league over otherEuropean leagues. both countries share muchincommon like ourlove for food andpreferring the two separate nationstates or‘next-door neighbours’. Hence itisinescapable that Singaporean. From beingunderthesamepolitical entityknown asMalayandnow, This exhibition takes onthedynamicideaofbeingaMalaysianand to 12 2015 July April 25 DATE SEBERANG TAMBAK SEBERANG : 10.00am -6.00pm 10.00am TIME Galleries (Finale) Galleries MHC Permanent VENUE Free Admission Free Admission ADMISSION

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VENUE Katong Tanjong One KM, Road 11 Malay Heritage Centre HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI 2015 AIDILFITRI RAYA HARI or email [email protected] Hari Raya Travelling Exhibition Hari Travelling Raya Didyou know that HariRaya Aidilfitri is not the MuslimYear Newas the festival is held on the 10th month of the Islamic calendar? Find out more interesting facts about the festival and the month of as the Malay Heritage Centre presents our Hari Raya travelling exhibition, which showcases the journey from Ramadan Hari to Raya Aidilfitri. Learn more about what fasting ( *For enquiries and further details, call 6391 0450 (Tue-Sun 10.00am – 6.00pm) DATE June 20 to 12 July 2015 August July21 16 to 2015 and thepreparation which leads up the to festival itself! EXHIBITIONS |10 materials. archival of process selection to the contributed also and featured organisations the from representatives with interviews conducted researchers student whose School Secondary Tanjong and Katong Science, and Mathematics of School High For more information on the travelling venues, visit www.malayheritage.org.sg or or www.malayheritage.org.sg visit venues, travelling the on information more For The then Singapore. ofindependence Malaya, eventual the and to decolonisation way the paved helped which governance, and identity national of self-determination towards geared people, passionate and creative of generation entire an of contributions the was it fact, In development. call 6391 0450 (Tue – Sun, 10.00am – 6.00pm) – 10.00am Sun, – (Tue 0450 6391 call ACTIVISTS TEACHERS – WRITERS – – WRITERS – TEACHERS MALAY PIONEER SERIES: | 1957 August 13 522, No. Issue Hiboran Malay Heritage Centre Collection Collection Centre Heritage Malay Teachers-Writers-Activists exhibition was developed in partnership with NUS NUS with partnership in developed was exhibition of the most intense periods of Malay Malay of periods intense most the of one into glimpse and introduction an as serve and of note to take examples only the means no by are they six, these foreground only can exhibition modest this Although activists. or writers teachers, as hats multiple wore moments, various at who, community Malay the from organisations pioneering two and writers distinguished four highlights Centre Heritage Malay the by produced Series Pioneers Malay the of instalment second The 11 | SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

ADMISSION AdmissionFree VENUE Malay Heritage Centre TIME 10.00am 6.00pm -

There will be cultural showcases, craft activities and games that are commonly shared between all the races in Singapore plus a unique performance by a multicultural Do also choir. sample food items from the different communities and learn how every race has learnt and borrowed from each other make to Singapore a truly multiracialand multiculturalsociety. So come andcelebrate Hari Raya and our multiculturalism with a whole day of activities! This August, the Malay Heritage Centre will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri andRacial Harmony Day in one-daya event. with Together Sen Sun Yat Nanyang Memorial Hall and the , celebration 2015’s hopes highlight to the inclusiveness and harmony of Singapore’s different ethnic groups.

RACIAL HARMONY DAY HARMONY RACIAL HARI RAYA OPEN HOUSE & & HOUSE OPEN RAYA HARI or email [email protected] For enquiries and further details, call 6391 0450 (Tue-Sun 10.00am – 6.00pm) DATE Friday, 7 August 2015 SPECIAL PROGRAMMES |12 *Limited spaces available. To check on the available dates and to register, contact contact register, to and dates available the on check To available. spaces *Limited heritage! cultural diverse and rich Singapore’s to express process art-making collaborative this of part Be heritage. and culture our of tapestry multi-layered the enriching and contributing in role acrucial plays us of each picture, abeautiful form eventually that puzzle ajigsaw of pieces the Like backgrounds.” cultural various our given aSingaporean, as to you mean it does “What is, Centre Heritage Malay at art wall mural the for theme The Jalil. Iskandar Mr arts, visual for winner Medallion Cultural 1988 by trained been have who artists ceramic and potters experienced from learn and us Join workshops. art mural of aseries to present excited is Foundation Heritage Malay the celebrations, SG50 Jubilee Golden the with conjunction In 2015* 12 to 9August June DATE 6299 5503 or email [email protected] email or 5503 6299 MURAL ART WORKSHOP WARISAN KITA WARISAN Organised by: Organised 4.00pm – 6.00pm 4.00pm TIME (OURHERITAGE) Malay Heritage Centre Heritage Malay VENUE 13 | SPECIAL PROGRAMMES ALIWAL NIGHT CRAWL

A Tribute to Yasmin Ahmad

DATE TIME VENUE Admission Saturday & Sunday, 4.30pm – 11.00pm MHC Auditorium Free with Registration 25 & 26 July

In conjunction with Aliwal Night Crawl, Causeway Exchange presents “A Tribute to Yasmin Ahmad”. Starting off the evening will be an “in conversation” with her sister, Datin Orked Ahmad. The session will also feature screenings of Yasmin Ahmad’s films such as Mukhsin, Talentime and Rabun, all well-known in both Singapore and across the causeway.

Limited spaces available. All information is correct at time of print. To register, visit yasmin.peatix.com

THE GAMELAN CIRCLE

DATE PERFORMER TIME Saturday, 1 August Lianhua Primary School 5.00pm – 6.00pm Saturday, 8 August Evergreen Secondary School

Javanese gamelan music is an art form that has existed for about a thousand years. From the empires of Medang and Majapahit to the sultanates of Surakarta and Yogyakarta, gamelan has been performed in courts, rituals and many other official events. Gamelan can also be found in the region of West Java as well as the island of Bali. Until now, gamelan music has always been a form of community activity for people to come together to play and appreciate gamelan music.

For the month of August, Gamelan Asmaradana will be presenting a series of open workshops to highlight and share this great music tradition. Participants will be exposed to the instruments, playing techniques as well as learning and playing cultures in gamelan. We also invited various gamelan ensembles from the different institutions and organisations to be part of this Gamelan Circle!

For enquiries and further details, call 6391 0450 (Tue-Sun 10.00am – 6.00pm) or email [email protected] SPECIAL PROGRAMMES |14 For more information, visit www.mbms.sg www.mbms.sg visit information, more For drama anddikirbarat performances. learning process, TheRisingStar Project (TRSP)willbefeaturing music,dance, With theaimofdeveloping theinnate artistic abilitiesofyouths viaadynamic Project Star Rising The BULAN BAHASA PROGRAMMES a widearray ofprogrammes, ranging from Join usfor theBulanBahasafestivities attheMalayHeritage Centre aswe present workshops to dance, drama and after theseparation between Singapore andMalaysia. stories, bringingthemto different eras –50years agoto ourmodernSingapore Garisan Masaallows theaudience to experience awonderful journey viathree Masa Garisan 3: Projek Saturday, 2015 26 September DATE Sunday, 19 2015 September Saturday, 18 2015 September DATE dikir barat dikir Malay Heritage Centre Heritage Malay VENUE Centre Heritage Malay VENUE performances! wayang kulit wayang and sajak sajak (Malay poetry) 15 | REGULAR PROGRAMMES +

Last Friday and Saturday of the month DATE 28 & 29 August, 25 & 26 September 2015 Set along the vibrant esplanade of Bussorah Street, visitors will get a chance to sample the rich Malay culture presented in the style of street performances. From martial arts songs to of worship, Neighbourhood Sketches will have something for every type of culture vulture. The dates and timingmay of be Neighbourhood subjected to change. Sketches Kindly will check be published our website on www.malayheritage.org.sg,MHC’s website and Facebook VENUE Bussorah Mall (Performance after will commence prayers) Isya’ of conclusion TIME 8.30pm onwards

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17 | REGULAR PROGRAMMES LET’S PLAY!: TRADITIONAL MALAY GAMES

Come and learn more about traditional Malay games at the Malay Heritage Centre! Learn skills you will need to play capteh, main lereng (wheel spinning), congkak (traditional Malay board game), batu seremban (five stones) and many more. This 45-minute session will also invite participants to use their creativity as they invent new and fun games with new found items.

DATE TIME VENUE Every Tuesday 10.00am – 10.45am Malay Heritage Centre & 3.00pm – 3.45pm

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ABOUT MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE

Officially re-opened by Prime Minister destination of historical and cultural Lee Hsien Loong in September 2012, significance for both Singaporeans and the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) international visitors. showcases the history, culture and contributions of the Malay community MHC is under the management of the within the context of Singapore’s National Heritage Board in partnership history and multi-cultural society. with The Malay Heritage Foundation.

MHC’s permanent galleries focus on the history of Kampong Gelam and showcase an interesting collecting of artefacts from the National Collection and the Malay community. Through its exhibitions and programmes, the centre aspires to be a vibrant

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ADDRESS: GETTING TO MHC: 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501 Nearest MRT Stations Bugis (East-West Line) OPENING HOURS: Nicoll Highway (Circle Line) Tuesday – Sunday, 10.00am – 6.00pm Closed on Monday Bus Services Last admission at 5.30pm 2,7,10,12,14,16,32,33,51,61,63,70,80,100, 107,130,133,145,175,196,197,961,980 CONTACT US AT: www.malayheritage.org.sg Parking Aliwal Street, Kandahar Street, facebook.com/malayheritage Pahang Street, Textile Centre, Sultan Plaza Instagram: @malayheritage [email protected] +65 6391 0450

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