Lion and Dragon Dance in Singapore - Softcover

Loh, Pauline

 
9789811262098: Lion and Dragon Dance in Singapore

Synopsis

Lion Dance Has Been In Singapore Since The 1930S And Is Closely Connected With The Chinese Clans That Organised The First Troupes, With Some Of These Clans Hailing As Far Back As The 1800S. Chronicling The History Of Lion Dance, Therefore, Is Akin To Chronicling The Pioneering Years Of Our Nation. However, Few Books Document The History Of This Art Form In Singapore. This Book Is The First Of Its Kind To Introduce The History, Culture, Sport And Performance Art That Is Lion And Dragon Dance In English. It Will Cover The Types Of Dances And Costumes, Symbolisms And Values Embedded In The Lion And Dragon Dance Communities. It Will Tell The Stories Of Singaporean Lion And Dragon Dance Pioneers Which Have Never Before Appeared In Any English Publications. It Will Also Feature Interviews With Current Leaders In The Community And Share Our Hopes For The Future Of The Art Form In Singapore.

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9789811260988: Lion and Dragon Dance in Singapore

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ISBN 10:  9811260982 ISBN 13:  9789811260988
Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc, 2023
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