Sri Warisan in Singapore
Looking at arts and cultures around the world is always a fascinating thing. There are always ideas and notions that get reinforced, as well as ones that get changed utterly. Most of the time, what happens in the quest for difference is that we find out more about ourselves, and how our own particular lenses are constructed to see the world. This is perhaps the greatest part of looking at international trends in art, because helps us to see our own biases and expectations, and also teaches us that we are still teachable. Singapore is one of the most exciting places in the world right now in this regard, with a blend of cultures that are constantly re-defining contemporary art, as well as re-defining tradition.
It’s a splendid thing indeed to be able to begin a night on the town at one of Singapore’s many excellent chinese restaurants , and sampling some of the most delicious culinary traditions on the planet. This is usually traditional cooking from the south of China, where a majority of Singapore’s population comes from, and it’s a great chance to learn about a culture in the most delightful way. From here, there is a wealth of choices for things to do on the town, and if multi-ethnic dance interests you, then you’ll be thrilled by the work of Sri Warisan Som Said .
Their focus has been on dance in the past, but now they also include music, vocal, and multi-media works in their ever-expanding repertoire. The emphasis is always on fusions, and particularly cultural fusions, demonstrating the great variety of cultural traditions in contemporary Singapore. They have roots in Malay dance, and, in the past decade, have participated in literally hundreds of performances, and new collaborations are always in the works. This is one way to step into the folkloric local work, and get accustomed to new ways of seeing.
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