Tuyang Initiative heads to Singapore to pay homage to SEA native cultures


Legendary sape player Mathew Ngau Jau is set to collaborate with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra for the 2022 Singapore International Festival Of Arts' (SIFA) opening performance series on May 20-22. Photo: Sean Lee/SIFA

Malaysian traditional arts practitioners Adrian Jo Milang (Kayan language storyteller) and legendary sape musician Mathew Ngau Jau are teaming up with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra for the 2022 Singapore International Festival Of Arts' (SIFA) opening performance series set to take place at the Pasir Panjang Power Station in Singapore on May 20-22.

Both Adrian and Mathew will be representing Sarawak-based social enterprise Tuyang Initiative at the upcoming SIFA.

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