Free Programmes

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us as Huayi brings you a host of free programmes over 10 days. Enjoy Chinese traditional arts, Chinese instrumental and choral music, evergreen hits, outdoor movies, performances by talented local singers and ensembles, as well as sing-along sessions!

FORECOURT

Enter the Dragon: Huayi Begins!
Wenyang Sports Association (Singapore)

Join us as energetic lion and dragon dances usher in the Year of the Dragon and open this year's Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts!.

27 Jan 2012, Fri,
7pm

Rolling Wind and Thunder
Ding Yi Music Company (Singapore)

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with joyous festive music performed on Chinese wind and percussion instruments.

27 & 28 Jan 2012, Fri & Sat
7.45pm, 9pm & 10.15pm
29 Jan 2012, Sun
7.45pm & 9pm

Spring Celebrations
Tip Tap Toes Dance Company (Singapore)

Be treated to an evening of colourful Chinese dance performances of pieces such as the spirited Girls of Wa and zestful Chase!

30 & 31 Jan 2012, Mon & Tue
7.45pm & 9pm

Chinese Acrobatic Fiesta
Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe (China)

A breathtaking performance of classic and modern acrobatic acts. The Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe from China thrills with their graceful agility and stunning strength.

1, 2 & 5 Feb 2012, Wed, Thu & Sun
7.45pm & 9pm
3 & 4 Feb 2011, Fri & Sat
7.45pm, 9pm & 10.15pm

 

WATERFRONT CANOPY

Enchanting Puppets
Fujian Jinjiang Puppet Opera Troupe (China)

Come enjoy enchanting tales told through puppetry such as Chen Xiang Rescues His Mother, Wu Song Fights the Tiger, and Da Ming Mansion. Performed by the award-winning Jinjiang Puppet Opera Troupe.

Chen Xiang Rescues His Mother
Adapted from the folktaleThe Lotus Lamp, this story revolves around Chen Xiang’s mother, an immortal, who comes to the mortal world in search of happiness. But she is captured by the deity Erlang and incarcerated at the bottom of HuaMountain. To rescue his mother, Chen Xiang learnt martial arts from master TaiXu, and  eventually defeated Erlang with help from the white crane. This story of filial piety and courage also showcases puppetry techniques like Changing Faces and Fire Spitting.

Wu Song Fights the Tiger
This story is an excerpt from the classic novel, The Water Margin. On his way to visit his brother, Wu Song becomes drunk after a few drinks at a lodge near Mount Jingyang. Despite being warned about the presence of a ferocious tiger, Wu Song heads straight for the mountain where he comes face-to-face with the beast. After a grueling battle, he kills the tiger, and the people are overjoyed. This production’s superb storytelling technique brings out the characters’ emotions through subtle gestures and movements.

Da Ming Mansion
A righteous man, Lu Junyi, is held in captivity and the heroes of Mount Liang are determined to rescue him.  To distract the guards, they disguise themselves as buskers and perform a variety of tricks and feats, which eventually leads to a successful rescue. This production entertains with its many skilful puppetry moves and acrobatic displays.

27 - 29 Jan 2012, Fri – Sun
8.30pm & 10.15pm 
30 Jan – 5 Feb 2012, Mon – Sun
8.15pm & 9.30pm  

OUTDOOR THEATRE

Outdoor Sing-along
TCR Music Station (Singapore)

Reminisce the good old days and sing your favourite nostalgic tunes together with singers from TCR Music Station.

27 & 28 Jan 2012, Fri & Sat
7.15pm, 9pm & 10.45pm
29 Jan 2012, Sun
7.15pm & 9pm

Spring in Nanyang
Nanyang Girls' High School Chinese Orchestra (Singapore)

Sit back and relax by the bay as the orchestra brings you a festive repertoire to celebrate the Chinese New Year with pieces such as Spring Festival Overture, Wishes for the New Year and many more!

30 & 31 Jan 2012, Mon & Tue
7.30pm & 8.45pm

To The Edge
Nic Lee (Singapore)

Nic Lee, former member of Singapore rock-band Mi Lu Bing, bring you popular hits as well as new songs from his upcoming solo album. Enjoy songs like Meng Xiang Zhan Kai, Wo Hai Qi Dai, Lei from Mi Lu Bing's first album and Lu from the TV drama "The Golden Path".


1 & 2 Feb 2012, Wed & Thu
7.30pm & 8.45pm
1 Feb 2012 – To The Edge：Deconstructed
Featuring new songs from Nic Lee’s upcoming solo album in an intimate acoustic setting

2 Feb 2012 – To The Edge: Live & Loud!
An evening of high-energy, no holds barred performances with a full live band.

Songs of Celebration
(Singapore)

Relax in the moonlight and enjoy all-time favourites with performers Marcus Chin, Zhen Ni, Ma Ai Ni and Guan Xue Er.

3 Feb 2012, Fri
7.30pm: Marcus Chin + Zhen Ni
8.45pm: Marcus Chin + Ma Ai Ni
10pm: Marcus Chin + Guan Xue Er

Jazz Blended
Peace Kopitiam Jazz Band (Singapore)

Band members Joanna Dong (Vocals), Sei Tamada (Sax), Eugene Ang (Keyboards), Hiroaki Maekawa (Bass), and TAMAGOH (Drums) are musicians from an eclectic blend of musical tastes and backgrounds. Catch them live at the Esplanade Waterfront as they present their takes on classic Hokkien and Chinese tunes that are not quite how Mum used to sing them!

4 & 5 Feb 2012, Sat & Sun
7.30pm, 8.45pm & 10pm

Film Screening
Enjoy movies by the bay with your friends and loved ones this Chinese New Year!

3 Feb 2012, Fri, 11pm
72 Tenants of Prosperity

A 2010 Chinese New Year film from Eric Tsang and the TVB studio, 72 Tenants of Prosperity features a lighthearted story and a cast full of stars such as Jacky Cheung, Eric Tsang, Anita Yuen and many more.

4 Feb 2012, Sat, 11pm
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Directed by Tsui Hark, Detective Dee is an epic mystery film that is a fictional account of the life of Di Renjie, one of the most celebrated officials of the Tang Dynasty. Starring Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Li Bingbing, and Tony Leung Ka-fai.

Festive Melodies
City Chinese Orchestra (Singapore)

Immerse in the Chinese New Year mood with City Chinese Orchestra as they bring to you familiar festive melodies such as Jubilance and Blooming Flowers on a Full Moon Night.

27 Jan 2012, Fri
7.15pm, 8.30pm & 9.45pm

Voices of Spring
Sing Sheng Philharmonic Society (Singapore)

Celebrate the coming of spring with Sing Sheng Philharmonic Society and enjoy choral performances of popular Chinese New Year songs and evergreen favourites.

28 Jan 2012, Sat
2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Recollections of Martial Arts Soundtracks
Siyun Ensemble (Singapore)

Comprising young award winners of the biennial National Chinese Music Competition, the 5-member Siyun Ensemble presents a repertoire of theme songs from classic Hong Kong  martial arts movies and TV serials such as Drunken Master, The Smiling Proud Wanderer and The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

28 Jan 2012, Sat
7.15pm, 8.30pm & 9.45pm

Love Songs with Wei En
Xazz Wei En (Singapore)

Be serenaded by Xazz Wei En’s warm and melodious voice and she sings songs such as the theme song for the Mediacorp TV drama series Kampung Ties, I Will, and Rain.

29 Jan 2012, Sun
7.15pm, 8.30pm & 9.45pm

Spring Splendor
Lou Mee Wah Cantonese Opera Troupe (Singapore)

Singapore Chinese Opera veteran artist Christopher Choo gives an introduction to the art of Cantonese Opera, followed by a performance of an excerpt from classic Cantonese Opera piece Romance at Locket Mountain, directed by Cultural Medallion winner Lou Mee Wah.

30 & 31 Jan 2012, Mon & Tue
7.15pm, 8.30pm & 9.45pm

Euphonious Melodies
Yin Yue (China)

Yin Yue is a classical vocal student at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Mr. Lim Shieh Yih. Her explorations in combining Chinese singing styles with the Bel Canto stylehas resulted in her unique singing style. Join Yin Yue as she brings you  Chinese folk songs and favourites from Teresa Teng, Zhou Xuan and many more. She will be accompanied on the piano by Samuel King and Low Wei Yang.

1 Feb 2012, Wed
7.15pm, 8.30pm & 9.45pm

Weaving East and West
VOX (Singapore)

Join Singapore's first pop rock string quartet, VOX—consisting of members Lester, Justine, Melissa and Huiwen—as they strum up a new sound with the acoustic violin, viola and cello. Formed 2 years ago, the quartet has performed at big-scale events such as the APEC Summit, the Esplanade Flipside Festival, 15th Asian TV Awards, the YOG Opening of Celebrations @ Marina Bay and the Singapore Grand Prix 2010 & 2011.

2 & 3 Feb 2012, Thu & Fri
7.15pm, 8.30pm & 9.45pm

Serenades of Pop & Classics
Young Voices Music Society (Singapore)

Enjoy songs such as Dumpling Song, Olive Tree and Yue Qin with the Young Voices Music Society choral group, made up of 26 members from all walks of life.

4 Feb 2012, Sat
3pm, 4 pm & 5pm

Golden Harmonica Melodies
Singapore Broadway Harmonica Ensemble (Singapore)

A 6-member harmonica ensemble performs evergreen folk songs and classical tunes  such as Ye Lai Xiang, Moonlight in the City and Besame Mucho.

4 Feb 2012, Sat
7.15pm, 8.30pm & 9.45pm

Storytelling with Zhao Jin
Chen Zhao Jin (Singapore)

A respected senior of the local theatre scene, Chen Zhao Jin used to pair up with the late Hua Liang in comedies and sketches. Currently teaching language and performing arts, Chen's bubbly personality and stage training brings a different dimension of interactivity to his performances. Bring your children along for an afternoon of animated story telling with Chen as he enthralls you with little stories showcasing the richness of the Chinese language.

(Conducted in Mandarin)

5 Feb 2012, Sun
3pm, 4pm & 5pm

Kelvin's Music World
Kelvin Tan (Singapore)

Soulful Singapore singer and champion of Project Superstar in 2005 Kelvin Tan Wei Lian presents familiar tunes and original compositions such as Moon Represents my Heart, Voices from the Heart  and Broken Hearts & Dreams.

5 Feb 2012, Sun
7.15pm, 8.30pm, 9.45pm