Asian Civilization Museum: Upcoming Events
ACM Public Lecture
Tigers Round the Throne: Tipu Sultan as Patron of the Arts
By Anne Buddle
Thursday 10 Mar
7.00pm to 8.30pm
ACM, Empress Place
Tipu Sultan succeeded his father Haidar Ali as ruler of Mysore (in present day Karnataka state, south India; 1782-1799). He was renowned as a warrior and campaigned fearlessly against the British who were trying to extend their political influence in India beyond the trading ports of Madras and Calcutta. Known as the ‘Tiger of Mysore’, he adopted the stylised tiger stripe or bubri as his personal motif. Less well-known was his softer side as a patron of the arts, particularly decorative arts such as jewellery, metalwork, textiles, firearms and armour, which will be the focus of this lecture.
Free admission. A donation would be appreciated.
March School Holidays Fun
Baba and Nyonya – Children’s Day Camp
In conjunction with Nyonya Kebaya – A Living Art exhibition
The two-day camp will be held on:
Thursday 17 March
10am – 4.30pm
ACM, Armenian Street
Friday 18 March
10am – 4.30pm
ACM, Empress Place
Be a Baba or Nyonya this March school holidays! What is a Baba’s favourite pastime? Why is the Nyonya kebaya so beautiful? What happens in a Baba and Nyonya’s wedding? Kids get to search for answers and explore the Peranakan culture in a fun and yet educational two-day camp. Music, acting and crafts await the adventurous kids! Package includes free admission to galleries and guided tours. Yummy lunch and tea will be provided. The camp will be conducted by The Main Wayang Company. Â Â Â
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Participants will showcase their talents in a special concert for the Baba and Nyonya – Family Day on 19 March, 4.30pm.
Suitable for children 6-10 years old. $90/child for two days. Limited to 25 participants. Registration needed.
Saturday 19 March
2pm – 5pm
ACM, Empress Place
Baba and Nyonya – Family Day
In conjunction with Nyonya Kebaya – A Living Art exhibition
Learn a trick or two from the magician, create your very own balloon sculptures and listen to favourite tales from the Baba’s and Nyonya’s storybooks. Form a team of no more than two parents and two children below the age of 12, and stand to win attractive prizes when you participate in our bonding games for families. Not to be missed is the concert presented by participants of the Baba and Nyonya – Children’s Camp!
Admission charges to galleries apply. Programmes are free. Registration needed for family bonding games.
For enquiries and registration of Asian Civilisations Museum organised public programmes, please contact Ms Norita Senin at 6332 3284, Fax: 6883 0732 or email: nhb_acm@nhb.gov
February 23rd, 2005 at 4:39 pm
Hey Preetam!
The lecture on tipu Sultan as a patron of the arts would be a nice one. Not many know of his softer side. I’ve seen his birth place here in Karnataka. Is this going to be webcasted? If so let me know!
Kaizer.
February 23rd, 2005 at 5:44 pm
Hi Kaizer,
Yes, should be interesting.
They do not webcast the lectures, the physical attendance itself is very small. I will try to put up some notes after the lecture.
December 6th, 2006 at 12:38 pm
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