Sun, Aug 17
|Singapore
Xiangqi - The Battle of the Drums 《故战象棋》
This 45-minute production from The Feng Effect: Tradition Meets Tomorrow reimagines Xiangqi through percussion and visual theatre. Centered on a grandson and his Ah Gong, it celebrates family, tradition, and intergenerational bonds through rhythm, storytelling, and cultural imagination.
Time & Location
Aug 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Singapore, 1 Straits Blvd, #11-03A Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore 018906
About the event
Presented by Drum Feng · Episode 1 of “The Feng Effect: Tradition Meets Tomorrow” series
《FENG势：传统·新生》新章（一）：鼓战象棋
About Drum Feng
Drum Feng is an award-winning percussion ensemble based in Singapore. Our mission is to define a modern Singaporean Chinese percussion identity by blending traditional Chinese drumming with global musical influences, theatrical storytelling, and cross-cultural collaborations. Beyond the stage, we are committed to arts education, youth development, and promoting wellness through rhythm.
About the Production
This performance is the first instalment of our new series 《FENG势：传统·新生》The Feng Effect: Tradition Meets Tomorrow. The 45-minute production reimagines Xiangqi (Chinese chess) as a vibrant theatrical experience, featuring live percussion, visual theatre, and a moving intergenerational narrative.