PREPARED BY: KRISTEL T.

PEREZ
 SINGAPORE
Official Languages: English,
Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Demonym: Singaporean
SINGAPORE
▪Global city and sovereign
state in Southeast asia
▪World’s only island city-
state
Traditional Clothes of Singapore
▪ CHEONGSAM - The exquisiteness of this
elegant traditional Singapore costume
makes it a great alternative to modern
wear. Having a slim fit and appropriate
cuts for comfort with a high collar made
from silk or cotton, the Chinese
Cheongsam or Qipao portrays the
duality of modern wear as well as revives
the traditional culture and identity.
Traditional Clothes of Singapore
▪Baju Kurung is a
traditional Singapore costume
as well as the national dress
of Malaysia, though the
people of Indonesia,
Singapore and Thailand have
adapted with it well.
Traditional Clothes of Singapore

▪Baju Melayu - the

male version of Baju
Kurung, is a baggy
shirt with long
sleeves and is worn
with long trousers.
Traditional Clothes of Singapore
▪ Sarong kebaya - A
traditional dress on
Singapore which
symbolize the
dignity for the
Peranakan women
(Nyonas in
Singapore)
Traditional Clothes of Singapore
▪ Saris - Ethnic Indian women
prefer to wear traditional outfits
like the Sari (a long strip of fabric
worn around the body in
different styles) which is mainly
worn around the waist with one
end leaned on the shoulder and
the Salwar Kameez (a long
blouse combined with bagged
trousers)
 Traditional Dance

The Lion Dance for luck and fortune

Zapin Singapura-
The Malay National dance
This dance of Singapore is a spin to the Zapin
dance of Malaysia. It is said to have been
introduced by the people of the Middle East. It
was popularised in Singapore in the year 1973
and introduced before the colonial days of the
region. Zapin as a dance form has evolved over
a couple of years. Originally it was a
ceremonial performance particular for
religious events. It was only performed by
male dancers. But now the dance form has
become an important representation of
traditional entertainment. It can be seen
staged on different occasions for different
purposes now. It also involves the inclusion of
female dancers
Peranakan Dance - The
Poetic Dance Form
The Peranakan-Dondang Sayang is a
traditional poetic dance of Singapore
mainly associated with the Malay and
Peranakan (Straits Chinese)
communities in Singapore and Malaysia.
It is a mix of both Chinese and Malay
cultures. Peranakans are a native group
which plunged from the Chinese settlers
from the southern provinces who settled
in the Malaysian island who further
moved on to Singapore.
Bharatanatyam - An
Expressive Classical Form

Another expressive dance form originated

in Tamil Nadu is Bharatanatyam. It is one of
the oldest dance forms of India. It was a way
of inaugurating any spiritual event. The dance
has traditionally been a form of an
interpretive and personal narration of
mythical legends and spiritual ideas from the
Hindu texts. The contemporary stage shows
of Bharatanatyam in Singapore have
incorporated technical performances, and the
dance is based on non-religious ideas and
fusion themes, more so for entertaining the
audience.
Kathak - Storytelling
Through Dance
Kathak involves the telling of
stories through dances. This
dance form is another classical
Indian dance form which tells
stories of the ancient classics in
the form of dance through
movements of hand and body,
dynamic footwork and facial
expressions. Singapore stages
Kathak on many occasions. It is
mostly performed in dance
festivals and international shows.
Music of Singapore

Kolintang
 GAMELAN
Traditional instrumental ensemble
GAMELAN
BONANG

It is a collection of small
gongs (sometimes called
"kettles" or "pots") placed
horizontally onto strings
in a wooden frame, either
one or two rows wide.
 GAMELAN

GAMBANG – xylophone like instrument

 GAMELAN

Gender – type of
metallophone
Gendang – big drum
GAMELAN

GONG - East and Southeast

Asian musical percussion
instrument that takes the
form of a flat, circular metal
disc which is hit with a
mallet.
GAMELAN
KETHUK and KEMPYANG

The kethuk and kempyang are two instruments

in the gamelan, generally played by the same
player, and sometimes played by the same
player as the kenong.

They are shaped like bonang, but are generally

placed in their own frame (rancak). The
kempyang is pitched higher (about one octave,
although it depends if they are in
the pelog or slendro set. Both have a central boss
like the bonang, but the kempyang has a rounder
top (like the higher bonangs), while the ketuk has
a flat top (like the lower bonangs).
 GAMELAN

SARON BARUNG –
SLENTHEM – single
metallophone ideophone
octave metallophone
KOMPANG

The Kompang is a handheld single

sided drum made of animal skin. It
is often played in a
large Kompang ensemble, and is
played with an interlocking rythmic
pattern to accompany choral
singing. Also popularly used in
wedding ceremonies.