Southeast Asia Music Education Exchange

Hamdolok (Malaysia)

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017
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Hamdolok dance or also known as ‘masadeka’ is a famous dance in Johor. The dance is performed during halls, parties, art shows and in wedding ceremony.

Hamdolok when performed contains elements of singing, dance and music. Each member of the group consists of fifteen to twenty people, playing their respective roles according to the type of character, clothes and musical instruments they play. Hamdolok is said to have been founded under the inspiration of an original Malay musician, Encik Rahmat or better known in his area as ‘Rahmat Wayang’. He was born in Singapore, then migrated and settled directly at Parit Besar, Bagan, Batu Pahat, Johor. Read more “Hamdolok (Malaysia)” →

Music Film Screening

Jikey (Malaysia)

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017
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Jikey is a traditional Malay dance drama that is popular in Kedah and Perlis. The dance drama is known as Yike in Cambodia and Likay in Thailand and popular in southern provinces of Satun and Phuket. It is believed to have originated from the singing of Zikir among the Malays before it developed into a secular theatre after the late 19th century. Read more “Jikey (Malaysia)” →

Performers

Ugong-Agong (Philippines)

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017
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UGONG-AGONG, a four-person ensemble hailing from Manila, Philippines, affiliated with @Santa Isabel College, specializes in the drum, gong and bamboo music of The Philippines, as well as the dances and chants associated with these traditions. Read more “Ugong-Agong (Philippines)” →

Exhibitors

Cristofori Music School, Singapore

September 4, 2017September 8, 2017
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CRISTOFORI MUSIC is Singapore Heritage Brand.
Founded in 1980
Singapore’s leading music school and retailer was established with the dream to popularize music to every household. With the largest music school network in Singapore, CRISTOFORI Music School provides music education with a qualified team of 500 teachers, more than 100,000 students have benefitted from a holistic music education system. CRISTOFORI Music has step-changed the music landscape in Singapore by allowing individuals to lean play and music affordably. To continue the big hearted dream, CRISTOFORI Music has gone regional and with establishments in Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and China. Read more “Cristofori Music School, Singapore” →

Exhibitors

UCSI University

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017
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UCSI University is a leading private university in Malaysia. It is ranked in the top 250-350 in the 2015 and 2016 QS Asian University Rankings. It is also rated in Tier 5 (Excellent) – the highest rating accorded to universities in Malaysia – in the Rating System for Malaysia Higher Education Institutions (SETARA). It stands out as one of Malaysia’s first private universities and it is known for its academic diversity. The University offers an eclectic range of industry-acclaimed programmes in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, applied science, business, IT, architecture, social science, music, tourism management, creative arts and design, at its campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kuala Terengganu. Read more “UCSI University” →

Exhibitors

Sunway University

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017
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Sunway University’s programmes have attained accreditation and are compliant with Malaysia&’s regulatory and quality systems. All our courses are registered and adhere to high government and compliance standards. We have been rated Tier 5 “excellent” three times in a row by the government’s quality assessment system SETARA. Sunway University has placed itself on par with world-class standards by achieving the highest distinction for Five Stars in the 2015 QS Stars University Rating for teaching, Employability and Facilities. Read more “Sunway University” →