Mystic asean

The Biokinetics Dance Club Special Topic 1 Classes of the University of Cebu College of Education, under the brilliant tutelage of director and dance maestro Ceasar Amirhassan F. Nimor, will present Mystic ASEAN, a tapestry of traditional dances of the ASEAN region, on March 7, 2010 at three in the afternoon at the Elizabeth Mall Activity Center.

Mystic ASEAN is a dance tableau showcasing the diverse lifestyle, costumes and props of the following countries: Malaysia – Tari Wau Bulan; the kite-flying traditions of Kelantan, Indonesia – a medley of dances from Java, Bali and Sumatra featuring the Minankabau Plate Dance (Tari Piring); Singapore – Oh Singapura provides accompaniment to the medley of Singapore’s three main ethnic groups: Chinese (Peranakan), Malays and Tamils; Timor-Leste – Independence Day celebration of the “Island of the Crocodiles”; Vietnam – Mua Non La (Hat Dance) from southern Vietnam; Thailand – Loy Krathong Festival; Taree Geepus (Fan Dance) of southern Thailand; Philippines – Rigodon (Quadrille) of American, French and Spanish mix; Myanmar – water-splashing ritual of the Thin Gyan (Burmese New Year); Cambodia – Robamn Konsegsnear (Scarf of Love) of the Khmer Islam of Kampong Cham; Laos – Lumvong: Lao’s national dance; and Brunei Darussalam – typical Malay wedding entourage and Adai Adai (Fishermen’s Folk dance).

The presentation will not only prove to be highly entertaining but educational, as well. For those who don’t have the luxury of traveling to these exotic places, why not check out Mystic ASEAN and be enthralled by the sights and sounds of Asia!