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Scene and Heard: Concoction

by Singapore HeritageFest

Let poet Marc Nair engage your senses and brew you a soothing tale about one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world – Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – in this spoken word performance

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Awash with ancient wisdom, TCM has become an integral part of Singapore’s healthcare landscape. As testament to its longevity, the practice continues to be tapped to treat a spectrum of ailments. To celebrate its role, poet Marc Nair has composed a piece of spoken word poetry called Concoction which features key TCM ingredients. He will deliver the performance in this video.

 

About Marc Nair

Marc Nair is a poet who works at the intersection of art forms. He is currently pursuing projects that involve photography, movement and creative non-fiction. His work revolves around the ironies and idiosyncrasies of everyday life. He has published ten collections of poetry.

 

Singapore HeritageFest

The Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) is the National Heritage Board’s signature annual outreach event that celebrates the many facets of Singapore’s diverse heritage and culture. SHF works with individuals, groups and communities to co-create programmes and offerings. This allows the festival to uncover lesser-known stories and narratives, engender a greater sense of ownership, and empower Singaporeans to safeguard and promote our shared heritage. The inaugural edition of SHF was staged in 2004, and since then, the festival has continued to provide on-site and online experiences with yearly themes that focus on different aspects of Singapore’s heritage.





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