FOLKART (SIN)
"SRIWARISAN", Singapore
Singapore, also known as the "Lion City", got its name after a mythical creature that symbolizes the turbulent history of this part of the Malay Peninsula. The area is also home to Sri Warisan, Academy of Dance Arts, which was founded by Mrs. Som Said. The traditional dance group, formed in 1997, soon became one of the most powerful groups on the traditional dance scene in Singapore. Combining the rich traditional forms and modern dance techniques with artistic expression remains the group’s main feature.