Chinese Mask Painting: Colours of Culture
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Waterloo Street
- Explore the heritage of Chinese opera through traditional mask painting
- Learn about the symbolism, virtues, and personality traits conveyed by masks
- Understand the historical significance of mask painting in Singapore’s community events and festive celebrations
- Hands-on creation of personalized masks using traditional techniques
- Suitable for all ages, fostering creativity and appreciation of cultural storytelling
What to expect
Discover the cultural richness of Chinese mask painting in this 1.5 hours workshop. Masks are integral to traditional Chinese opera and were once commonly seen in Singapore’s temple festivals and community performances, conveying virtues, vices, and character traits
Participants will learn the history, symbolism, and techniques of mask painting before creating their own colorful masks. The workshop connects past and present, encouraging hands-on exploration of an expressive art form cherished across generations
Brought to you by Trendsen Cultural Enterprise. Use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits for this workshop
A vibrant collection of painted Chinese masks, showcasing bold colours and traditional designs
Participants wear their painted masks, bringing the colourful characters to life in an interactive experience
Participants carefully paint and decorate masks, learning cultural motifs and artistic techniques
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