Arts Picks: Teroka Raya festivities, Peter Rabbit high tea and Ang Ah Tee show
Storyteller Hafiz Rashid will narrate the story of Hang Nadim's Journey To India. PHOTO: MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE
Teroka Raya Festival
The Malay Heritage Centre may be closed for a revamp, but it is celebrating Hari Raya with some fun family-friendly activities at sister institution Indian Heritage Centre.
The most intriguing is the English-language storytelling sessio n. Tales From The Nusantara: Hang Nadim's Journey To India tells the story of the well-known Malay folktale hero journeying to India in search of unique textiles for the Sultan of Melaka.
The session by storyteller Hafiz Rashid will also include a workshop, where participants can desig n paper dolls and textile outfits.
Fashionistas will appreciate the henna party with SyraSkins, run by sisters Mehroon and Syra Gulam; and Mari Berkain: Malay Fabric And Styling Worksho p, where attendees can learn to drape traditional menswear such as the sarong and samping at the hands-on styling session with vintage fashion social media account Kebaya Societe.
Where: Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane
MRT: Rochor
When: April 26, 10.30am to 6.30pm
Admission: Free and ticketed
Info: str.sg/8nQm
Peter Rabbit-inspired high tea
The Peter Rabbit-inspired high tea at Skai takes inspiration from Beatrix Potter's beloved stories.
PHOTO: SKAI
Art and literature make for good high tea fodder, it seems. The latest in a series of art-inspired high teas in town is contemporary grill restaurant Skai's Beatrix Potter-themed event.
The beloved Peter Rabbit characters are a perfect match for the very English tradition of tea. Executive chef Seumas Smith and executive pastry chef Yong Ming Choong have cooked up a delightful menu that takes inspiration from Potter's stories.
Chef Smith has very tactfully avoided making Mr McGregor's pie (#IYKYK) and instead offers Mr McGregor's Garden Sandwich, comprising beef brisket sandwiched in seed bread with the obligatory dollop of mustard. He has also drawn on the classic dish of coronation chicken for Mrs Tiggy-Winkle's Picnic Pie, packing curry flavour in a dainty vol au vent for a punchy bite.
His Forbidden Orchard Tartlet, featuring foie gras in a glossy red apple coat, rivals the sweet treats for most Instagram-friendly bite.
Wha t adults will appreciate is that the desserts are not overly sugary. Peter's Garden Pot, with dark chocolate gelato pepped up with a citrus confit packed into an edible pink chocolate pot and topped with edible flowers, is entirely charming.
While there is the obligatory tea (by TWG) and coffee (by Suzuki), adults can also top up for a cocktail creation. Book your tea on Skai's website for a chance to win a Peter Rabbit plush toy.
Where: Skai, 70-01 Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road
MRT: City Hall
When: Till June 30, 3 to 5pm daily
Admission: $68 (adult), $34 (child)
Info: skai.sg
Silent Stories Of Time
Cultural Medallion recipient Ang Ah Tee is exhibiting still-life paintings at Hai Hui Art Gallery.
PHOTO: ANG AH TEE
Cultural Medallion recipient Ang Ah Tee is a prolific painter best known for his landscapes. The 82-year-old's latest show at Hai Hui Art Gallery focuses on his still life paintings.
He has always been unabashed about painting commercially viable works and the 22 pieces on display are indubitably accessible art pieces that would fit in any home. His signature technique, using a palette knife with acrylic, gives his works t exture and dynamism.
Works like Flowers In A Blue Vase and Guitar And Maracas, with their quirky composition and bright colours, suggest the influence of Impressionist painters such as Paul Cezanne and Vincent van Gogh.
Where: Hai Hui Art Gallery, 04-46 The Adelphi, 1 Coleman Street
MRT: City Hall
When: April 26 to May 12, noon to 6.30pm daily
Admission: Free
Info: facebook.com/haihuiartgallery
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