About the Festival

Muara embodies the convergence of ideas and practices, a meeting point, from all over the world at “Muara (rivermouth)”

Symbolically, Muara advocates the gathering of the best artisans and groups and the myriad of cultures and traditions they possess.

Muara reflects a different paradigm to what constitutes the traditional and the old. Indeed, a new breath of life is infused with traditional dance sequences to give rise to creative contemporary works. More than just a festival that promises you glitter and grandeur, the festival is also a platform for ideas exchange, collaboration and sharing between arts practitioners, enthusiasts, young choreographers and the public.

Participating Local Groups

  • Era Dance Theatre

    Era Dance Theatre has stretched the boundaries of the Malay dance scene in Singapore with the company’s repertoire including traditional, contemporary, and new creative Malay Dance.

  • Azpirasi

    Since its inception in 2000, Azpirasi strives to heighten one’s sensorial experiences by exposing the individual to an array of colours and sounds, through its various works.

  • Perkumpulan Seni

    The brainchild of Mr Abdul Ghani Hamid and Mr Hussein Jahidin, Perkumpulan Seni champions Malay heritage while ensuring the Malay dance scene stays relevant.

  • Attrians

    Attri Dance Foundation, Singapore was established on 3rd August 2002 with a strong mandate in promoting Malay Performing Arts - Dance. On 3rd August 2015, Attri Dance Foundation, Singapore was officially rebranded as ATTRIANS Singapore.

  • Sriwana

    Sriwana is one of the oldest surviving Malay performing arts group in the local arts scene. First formed in 1950, the company’s objective is to promote, uphold and upgrade Malay arts and culture.

  • Atrika Dance Company

    Atrika Dance Company was form in 1994 in-house in Kolam Ayer CC. In Atrika we have developed a uniquely Singaporean approach to the traditional Malay danceform just like our society.