Drummers’ Delight / Bedok Community Park
A community art mural
Set in the greenery of Bedok Community Park, behind Blk 15 Bedok South Road, Drummers’ Delight welcomes abstract expressions and vibrant colours rollin' into the neighbourhood.
The artworks were based on the community’s observation that traditional arts are often enjoyed and staged in the neighbourhood. Co-created with Kiat and painted by residents who are regular park visitors, the community art pieces playfully depict traditional drums often sighted at these performances.
“For this piece, we drew on the inspiration of traditional artforms which were often enjoyed and staged in the neighbourhood by Bedok CC before the pandemic. Whilst waiting for public shows to be staged safely, the residents are taken on a journey of art discoveries. They got involved in creating artworks for their own residential surroundings, and are also introduced to the works of other artists, who are staging exciting traditional arts performances such as Nadi Singapura, SAtheCollective and Bhaskar's Art Academy. We hope these pieces create a sense of positivity and joy for the area.”
— Kiat
Our picks of traditional sounds and artforms continually renewed in contemporary settings
Riduan Zalani is a versatile percussionist with a keen interest in developing Southeast Asian ethnic drumming in contemporary settings.
SAtheCollective teams up with visual artist and musician Andy Yang in a performance that explores notions of conception and ceremony through sound and projection.
Mohamed Noor is known as a versatile percussionist and drummer around Asia with a unique style of playing the drums and percussion together.
Pioneering dancer and choreographer Santha Bhaskar was awarded the Cultural Medallion, Singapore's highest accolade for the arts, in 1990.
NADI Singapura
NADI Singapura is made up of young, aspiring, impartial musos who believe in uplifting their traditional drums and percussions like none other. 'NADI', which refers to 'pulse' or 'flow of consciousness' in Malay, features the most common Malayan drums found in Singapore.
Malay Heritage Centre
Istana Kampong Gelam was once the seat of the Sultanate of Singapore. It is now home to the Malay Heritage Centre and its resident cats 😺
Damaru
Damaru is an Indian Percussion Organization made up of enthusiasts and professionals who are passionate and committed to uplifting the craft of traditional Indian drums.
Indian Heritage Centre
The Indian Heritage Centre traces the history of the Indian and South Asian communities in the Southeast Asian region.
Drum Feng
Drum Feng is a Singapore-based percussion ensemble group that specializes in both traditional Chinese percussion music pieces and cross-genre work.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre nurture and promote Chinese Singapore culture, and foster mutual understanding among all ethnic communities of our multicultural heritage
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About the Bedok Kaleidoscope
This production is presented by Bedok Kaleidoscope, a regular arts showcase platform which presents a diverse range of traditional arts performances and programme.
About the Arts and Culture Nodes Network
The National Arts Council’s island-wide network of arts and culture nodes is developed for people to come together to participate in, enjoy, and experience the value of the arts in their neighbourhood. This Arts and Culture node is in partnership with People’s Association and the Bedok Community Arts and Culture Club.
