103698 Most of the ethnic communities in Singapore still practise rural traditions of their village ancestors from many years ago.
103699 One of the traditions that continue to charm visitors today is the classic folk dance, existing across cultures though the various dances themselves may differ.
103700 Visiting artists from India brought with them the dance of the courtesans, both graceful and aggressive, to local Singaporean stages.
103701 Malay folk dances are the result of foreign influences brought about by passing travellers.
103702 For example, the Zapin has Arab roots while the Joget adopts the lightness of movement from Portuguese folk dance.
103703 The Chinese, meanwhile, know quite a variety of traditional folk dances, an art inherited from their ancestors who migrated to Singapore from various parts of China.
103704 From the Han province comes the dance of the Rice Harvest, performed with authentic sieves to depict young girls harvesting crop under the hot sun.
103705 Chinese folk dances such as these are performed every year during the Chingay Festival.
103708 The Singapore River Festival promises to set abuzz Singapore’s 24-hour nightlife and entertainment waterfront precinct.
103709 Along the river at Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay, look forward to a line-up of exciting performances and events that will keep you entertained for hours as you immerse in the cultural nuances of Singapore.
103710 And along with a delightful array of dining establishments to wine and dine at, you can be sure life by the river will never be the same again.