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ME/WE BITTERSWEET
Thailand / ALaLa Dance Fest
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
9am (19/11/24)
ME/WE BITTERSWEET is a Dance Theatre Performance in a contemporary Lanna style, based on the concept of existence and the existence of people in today's society who feel that being themselves is alienating, so they try to "blend in" with the larger society. But in the end, humans cannot prevent or stop being themselves, and in fact, that is the best thing. "Being yourself is bittersweet, but being someone else is many times more difficult
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SAFARI
Thailand / Ta Lent Show
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
11am (19/11/24)
A mime performance mixed with object theatre, Prepare to journey into a world of imagination, marvel at a variety of animals, dive deep into the underwater world of aquatic creatures, and soar to appreciate the wonders of a tiny seed.
PISA
Thailand / Marmelos Theatre
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
7pm (19/11/24)
This is a theater performance created through a devising process, initiated from the theme of "educational mythology" linked to insomnia. It aims to communicate these issues, reflecting on educational inequality and opportunity also critiquing PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). The process involved participating with students who have experienced related topics such as measurement and evaluation, inequality, and those about to face PISA.
PISA
Thailand / Marmelos Theatre
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
7pm (19/11/24)
This is a theater performance created through a devising process, initiated from the theme of "educational mythology" linked to insomnia. It aims to communicate these issues, reflecting on educational inequality and opportunity also critiquing PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). The process involved participating with students who have experienced related topics such as measurement and evaluation, inequality, and those about to face PISA.
PISA
Thailand / Marmelos Theatre
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
7pm (19/11/24)
This is a theater performance created through a devising process, initiated from the theme of "educational mythology" linked to insomnia. It aims to communicate these issues, reflecting on educational inequality and opportunity also critiquing PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). The process involved participating with students who have experienced related topics such as measurement and evaluation, inequality, and those about to face PISA.
Mali's Next Journey
Thailand / Glom
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
3pm (20/11/24)
A story of Mali’s journey of growth, honoring her late mother through a heartfelt performance, hoping to show her mother that she, too, can make it.
'Amping' ( Take Care)
Philippines / KM PROJECT
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
2pm - 3pm (21/11/24)
a 35 Minute Dance Theatre show about young love in today’s dating climate.
(City) Boy meets (Island) Girl. A modern day ‘The Notebook’, but with FaceTime.
Ethereal Feminine Essence
Thailand / Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
2.30pm (20/11/24)
This creation is rooted in cultural preservation, showcasing the beauty of traditional attire worn by groups of young women from seven different ethnic groups: Hmong, Lahu, Lisu, Akha, Iu Mien, Dara-ang, and Long-necked Karen. It reflects the mountain-dwelling wisdom and craftsmanship in garment making, a tradition passed down through generations. The work also draws inspiration from the Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts' two-tribe hill dance performance, reinterpreting and expanding on the legacy of hill tribe artistry.
Frogs Choices 🐸🌱✨
Thailand / Blank Space Theatre
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
4.30pm (20/11/24)
Three frogs are anxious to have a leader of their own. However, a mysterious force governs the selection of leaders in their pond. Determined, they rise up to fight for the leader they desire—a good leader, an honest one, a leader who serves the frog community. But is such a leader truly to be found in this pond? Should they entrust their lives to a leader, or is there another way to navigate a society where they must ... choose their leader?
'Amping' ( Take Care)
Philippines / KM PROJECT
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
2pm - 3pm (21/11/24)
a 35 Minute Dance Theatre show about young love in today’s dating climate.
(City) Boy meets (Island) Girl. A modern day ‘The Notebook’, but with FaceTime.
Lanna Dream The Slum Star
Thailand / SIRISOOK Dance Theatre
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
7.30pm (20/11/24)
Among hundreds and thousands of dreams, I only dreamed about truly happiness.
(Movement & Live Music)
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What a Wonderful Day
Sri Lanka / Stages Theatre Group
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
3pm (21/11/24)
On one of the hottest days, 17-year-old Maali, reticent and reserved, decides he wants to end his life.
His plan however, takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself needing to make a trip to the local shop first.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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Philippines / USALT
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
5pm (21/11/24)
In an alternate world where Relevance is the currency, TikTakTech Co. runs bots who feed on cancel culture for its capital. You (yep, You), a rising influencer, applies to T3C who teaches him the tricks of the trade to earn enough Relevance to be someone who matters to family and friends. At whose expense?
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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Philippines / KM PROJECT
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
2pm - 3pm (21/11/24)
a 35 Minute Dance Theatre show about young love in today’s dating climate.
(City) Boy meets (Island) Girl. A modern day ‘The Notebook’, but with FaceTime.
'Amping' ( Take Care)
Philippines / KM PROJECT
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
2pm (21/11/24)
a 35 Minute Dance Theatre show about young love in today’s dating climate.
(City) Boy meets (Island) Girl. A modern day ‘The Notebook’, but with FaceTime.
Dear Son
Thailand / Lanyim Theatre
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
8pm (21/11/24)
Dear Son is a butoh movement theater that explores the intimate and strained relationship between Nature and Humanity. But we explore as mother and son relationships.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
Dua Alam
Brunei / 247 Studio
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
2pm (22/11/24)
When the past and present mysteriously collide, two individuals—one from a world of tradition and the other from modern life—are inexplicably connected. As they navigate the tension between their different realities, they must unravel the secrets that bind them across time.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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Super Strong Men
Philippines / BFC
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
3pm (22/11/24)
In a world that celebrates physical prowess, four superpowered men navigate the shifting landscapes of their identities and the pressures of societal expectations.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
SiniGONE, Secrets of the Bowl
Philippines / ARTIST INC.
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
5pm (22/11/24)
A renowned chef embarks on a journey across the Philippines in search of the elusive “perfect sinigang recipe.” Along the way, unexpected encounters guide him to deeper truths about the dish—and about the unseen challenges shaping the world around him.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
ALIH
Indonesia / Gigi Art Of Dance
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
8pm (22/11/24)
ALIH - is a social study movement exploration & responses to a SHIFT in human’s life through 8 different studies between human, environment and memories. Exploring dynamic interplay between humans in different situations as they navigate the instability and transformation of their surroundings.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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Japan / Team Japan
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
3pm (23/11/24)
POSTPONED TO 11AM (24/11/24)
Japan has four distinct seasons, and its culture is deeply connected to them.
Haiku and seasonal lyrical songs reflect this relationship. However, due to climate change, we face a future dominated by endless summer.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
Aningal
Philippines / Kanlaon Theater
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
3pm (24/11/24)
Maya, the daughter of Dayo and granddaughter of Anaya, struggles with her Indigenous identity in a world mocking her heritage. She experiences bullying at school and feels shame despite her grandmother's efforts to instill pride.
Anaya's dementia complicates her ability to share their family's heritage.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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Vietnam / Cultura Fish
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
4pm (24/11/24)
In traditional Eastern philosophy, humans are considered a part of the whole, a "microcosm" within the "macrocosm." The movements of Nature (such as climate, weather, and geological forces) always impact humanity, and in turn, human actions inevitably influence the world.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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Apsara Kronhuong
Cambodia / KAA
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
2pm (23/11/24)
Apsara Kronhuong is a remarkable
tree capable of performing
Apsara dance, thriving in the
northern part of the country.
After living a happy and peaceful
life for 34 years, AK now faces the
dire threat of deforestation
caused by humans.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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Philippines / YATTA
Venue: Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre
5pm (23/11/24)
Piggy Heist follows the family of a single mother struggling to maintain her values in a rapidly changing world.
As her community embraces “change,” she grapples with the pressure of conforming while holding onto her principles, all the while trying to shield her children from the toxic influences that surround them.
(Performance approx 45 mins)
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HÁT BỘI REVIVAL: FROM CLASSICS TO CLIMATE
Vietnam / Cultura Fish
11am - 12pm (21/11/24)
for beginners to learn and practice Hát Bội, a wholesome traditional Vietnamese performing arts, with a history exceeding 700 years. The program features demonstration by professional Hát Bội actors, together with informative activities about Hát Bội face-painting arts and beautiful movements.
CREATING MOVEMENT WITH OBJECTS
Indonesia / GGAOD
11am - 12pm (21/11/24)
A workshop that introduces a choreographic tools that incorporates objects around us to
stimulate movements
EXPERIENCE JAPANESE SEASONAL SONGS AND ANCIENT JAPANESE CULTURE
Japan / Team Japan
11am - 12pm (22/11/24)
Japanese culture has been closely linked to the four seasons since ancient times. Now that Japan's four seasons are disappearing due to climate change, traditional culture is also being lost. In this workshop, you will experience and understand ancient Japanese culture linked to the four seasons, focusing on seasonal songs.
View detailsANGKOR WAT PRESENTATION & NATIONAL SONG
Cambodia / KAA
11am - 12pm (22/11/24)
Presentation comes with games & gifts. The National song will be sung by one singer and one violinist.
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Singapore / NAFA
1pm - 2pm (22/11/24)
To explore the idea of soundscapes, ensemble buildings and explore voice as a devising tool.
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Sri Lanka / STG
1pm - 2pm (22/11/24)
by exploring how the body senses balance, both internally and
in relation to the outside world. We'll begin with three exercises, starting with the Vrksasana
(tree pose), which helps participants assess their own balance. From there, we’ll guide
everyone through Surya Namaskar (sun salutations); an essential exercise that stretches
every muscle and is an excellent foundational practice for any artist.
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Nepal / Art Quarter
10am - 12pm (23/11/24)
The workshop will begin with a lively meditation supposed to bring the players in a trans/ecstatic state or at list a different state of mind than their usual one.
The workshop will be done with eyes closed, allowing the players to experience new sensations, experiment with different approaches to their performance, and even rediscover their usual methods—now heightened by the absence of sight.
KUDA BISIK
Indonesia / GGAOD
1pm - 2pm (23/11/24)
A workshop that utilises a childhood game to produce movement motives.
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Malaysia / TheatreSauce
1pm - 2pm (23/11/24)
Participants will engage in an interactive exploration of climate change and environmental issues through the lens of storytelling and creative expression. Using repurposed materials and trash, we will guide attendees in crafting genuine narratives that reflect their personal experiences and observations regarding waste and sustainability.
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Philippines / Kasing Sining
9am - 10am (24/11/24)
Explore the importance of diverse perspectives and collaborative storytelling.
Engage in creative exercises (body, voice, and imagination) that foster unity across differences, encouraging innovative thinking and teamwork.
Discover how varied forms of expression can enhance understanding and build a more inclusive future.
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TARI NARI
Brunei / 247 Studio
9am - 10am (24/11/24)
To teach participants an introductory practice into beginner contemporary dance, fused with Bruneian elements.
ART IN PUBLIC SPACE
UK / SURGE
10am - 11am (24/11/24)
Alan Richardson, director of Surge will lead a workshop practically exploring simple exercises in disrupting or heightening the experience of the public in their own familiar territory.
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Laos / Khaoniew Theater
To learn the shape of the object, the sound from the object, imagining the object to be according to the idea.
Learning to move with the object, leaving the object to the body, the actor leads the object.
This verse helps open up the imagination with the inanimate object to become a living object.
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SHIFTING PERSPECTIVES
Indonesia / GGAOD
Venue: Tha Phae Gate
4pm - 5pm (21/11/24)
Explores the concept of changing viewpoints and the transformative power of seeing the world through different lenses. The performance and study focus on the ways in which our perceptions shape our experiences, relationships and understanding of the world around us, and how altering these perspectives can lead to profound personal and societal change.
Performance
Malaysia / TheatreSauce
Venue: Tha Phae Gate
4pm - 5pm (22/11/24)
A play centered on a recent sinkhole incident in Malaysia, exploring how climate change has contributed to the disaster. This incident serves as a catalyst, affecting the political landscape and heightening fear among citizens, reflecting the broader impact of environmental crises.
Our Kampung
Singapore / NAFA
Venue: Tha Phae Gate
5pm - 6pm (24/11/24)
Inspired by Kampung Buangkok, the last standing Kampung in Singapore, the team explores juxtapositions of modernities and nostalgic kampong life to bring out the dualities of living in a kampong in a cosmopolitan city like Singapore and how both young and old residents adapt to the changes both within, and without. The area was featured in a January 2009 New York Times article headlined "Singapore prepares to gobble up its last village," This is our response.
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