Dragon Dance 2025
Date & Time:
12 (Fri), 15 (Mon), 16 (Tues) & 17 (Wed) Sept
9:00am – 10:00am & 11:00am – 12:00pm
13 & 14 Sept (Sat & Sun)
11:00am – 12:00pm & 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Duration of show:
Approximately 45 minutes
Venue:
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre L6 – Recital Studio
1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906
Ticket Price:
$35/pax
Group ticket of 5 (5 July onwards):
$30/pax
Early Bird Price (1 June – 4 July):
$30/pax
School Discount (1 June – 15 Aug):
15% discount + booking fee $3 = $32.75
Language:
Mandarin Performance
From 1 September, use SG Culture Pass credits for Dragon Dance tickets!
Admission Rules
Rating/Age Limit
– Admission is subject to tickets produced at the entrance.
– Infants in arms or children below the age of 4 shall not be admitted.
– Children aged 4 years and above must purchase ticket for admission.
Late Seating Advisory
– You are strongly advised to be seated before the performance start time.
– Latecomers will be admitted during suitable breaks, if any.
– Exceptions may be made at Paper Monkey Theatre’s discretion depending on the nature of the performance.
Photography/Video Recording Rules
– No unauthorised photography, video and audio recording is allowed for this event.
– Please note that photographs and videos of patrons may be taken at this event for use in our archival and publicity material.
Help Us Keep Everyone Safe
– Strictly no food & beverage allowed in the performance venues.
– Stay at home if you’re unwell.
Synopsis
Do you know the origin of the traditional dragon dance?
A long, long time ago, in a rural village, the farmers were joyfully celebrating their hard-earned harvest, but they forgot to give thanks to the heavens for the favourable weather and bountiful year. Angered by their ingratitude, the Jade Emperor commanded the Dragon King not to send a single drop of rain to the human world for the next three years!
Moved by compassion, the kind-hearted Dragon Princess secretly lent a helping hand to the suffering people. When the Jade Emperor found out, he was furious and sent heavenly soldiers down to capture her. The villagers, wanting to repay her kindness, racked their brains to find ways to rescue her. Will the Dragon Princess escape her fate?
“Dragon Dance” brings this colourful folk tale to life through an interactive performance filled with engaging drama, dance, music, and specially crafted puppets. Children will be immersed in the rich world of Chinese mythology and deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese culture. Who knows —they might even become a part of the story themselves!
By incorporating modern theatrical elements into a reimagined form of traditional Chinese puppetry, audiences can experience the richness and depth of Chinese culture in a familiar setting. This approach makes it especially accessible for the younger generation to appreciate and understand traditional Chinese cultural values.
Presenting Chinese folk tales through puppetry aims to help the younger generation connect with well-known stories and develop a deeper understanding and love for traditional puppet theatre.
SG Culture Pass
From 1 September 2025, eligible Singapore citizens can use SG Culture Pass credits to purchase tickets to this programme. Until then, no action is required from you to claim your SG Culture Pass credits—just sit back and relax (and don’t fall for scams)!
Important Reminder: To avoid potential scams, all ticket purchases for this programme should be made through sgculturepass.gov.sg
Help us protect the public from scams!
We’re a proud partner of the SG Culture Pass! You can use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits to discover more arts and heritage events like this one! Visit sgculturepass.gov.sg to find out more.
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