英歌 Odes to Heroes
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - Sat, 19 Sep 2026, The Theatre at Mediacorp
Yingge is a powerful and award-winning dance drama inspired by the vibrant Yingge culture of Chaoshan. The work incorporates themes of migration, and the rich artistic traditions of Chaoshan culture.
The story takes place in the late 1930s, during a time of great social change. After the father leaves for Nanyang and disappears without a trace, his absence becomes a lingering sorrow for the family. The young protagonist grows up relying solely on his mother, enduring hardship through his formative years. Many years later, on the night of the Lantern Festival, he discovers the Yingge drumsticks left behind by his father, leading him into a fantastical world where memory, history, and destiny intertwine.
As the story unfolds, the dance introduces various aspects of Chaoshan culture, including the Chu Huayuan coming-of-age ceremony, puppet theatre, porcelain inlay art, temple traditions, hand-carved woodcraft, and Chaoshan cuisine.
Through this dreamlike journey, the protagonist gradually uncovers his father’s unspoken sacrifices, feels the unwavering strength of his mother, and comes to understand the profound meaning of family bonds, cultural roots, and the transmission of heritage from one generation to the next.
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《英歌》是一部气势澎湃的得奖舞剧作品，以潮汕英歌文化为灵感泉源，带入一系列的移民乡土精神及潮汕文化艺术。
故事发生于20世纪30年代末一个充满变迁的时代，父亲远赴南洋后音讯全无，成为一家人心中难以释怀的牵挂。少年自幼与母亲相依为命，在艰辛岁月中成长。多年后，在元宵佳节之夜，少年偶然发现父亲遗留下来的英歌槌，由此踏入一个记忆、历史与命运交织的奇幻世界。
故事因此发展，通过舞蹈介绍了潮汕的各种文化艺术，比如出花园（潮人的小孩成人礼）、木偶戏、嵌瓷、庙宇文化、手工木雕艺术、潮汕食物 等等。
在如梦似幻的旅程中，他逐渐了解父亲鲜为人知的付出，感受到母亲坚韧不屈的力量，也领悟到亲情、文化根脉与世代传承的深刻意义
