Connecting with Chinese Opera: From Stage to Page

Overview

Programme IDAEP0420527

Programme TypePerformance

Recommended Size 10 - 30

Language Mandarin

Programme Format On-site, Digital

Cost $350.00 Per session

Primary Art Form - Sub-Genre Literary Arts - Storytelling, Non-fiction Writing, Singlit

Student Profile Primary Lower, Primary Middle, Primary Upper

Duration

Secondary Art Form - Sub-Genre Theatre - Traditional Chinese, Chinese Opera

Venue (where applicable)

Showcase

Programme Synopsis Tiang and Teck went to the street opera performance with grandma and mum. However they went missing just as the show was about to start. Po Po and Ma Ma searched the entire stage, but they were nowhere to be found. This was when the opera began... 《找到了!》Found You! is a bilingual book which features vivid hand-drawn illustrations accompanied by simple language. Readers will be drawn into a beautiful world of traditional Chinese opera and be able to indulge in the joy of reading, exploration and imagination. In this interactive session, the author-illustrator will engage students through storytelling, drawing and writing activities. This session will be conducted in Mandarin.

Focus Areas Appreciate Arts & Culture, Acquire Skills & Knowledge

Point of Emphasis SG Cultural Identity

Lesson Goal #1 Students will identify the various elements in Chinese opera.

Lesson Goal #2 Students will appreciate the richness and beauty of a traditional art form through books and illustrations.

Lesson Goal #3 Students will define the roles of an author, illustrator and artist.

Audio/Sound System, Visualiser, Microphone

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Offered by:

Singapore Book Council Limited

Contact

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