A Thaipusam Story

About the programme:
Every year during Thaipusam, devotees of Lord Murugan carry kavadis and walk as part of a procession from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Serangoon Road to the Murugan Temple in Tank Road. What is the story of Lord Murugan? Why do devotees chant Vel! Vel! and carry the kavadi? What is the significance of peacock feathers? Let master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran take you on a temple visit as she shares the myth behind Thaipusam and the procession route that starts in Little India. Experience the vibrancy of this festival through miniature figurine sculptures that pay homage to the different facets of Thaipusam.

About the artist:
Kamini Ramachandran is a master storyteller known for her Asian repertoire of stories from the oral tradition. Her storytelling celebrates culture and heritage through the telling of folktales and myths. She has performed in temples, rooftops, parks and castles, bringing ancient tales alive through her performances. Known for her interdisciplinary collaborations with musicians and visual artists, Kamini has been commissioned to create site-specific storytelling experiences, including presenting stories digitally. Kamini founded The Storytelling Centre Ltd to advance the art of storytelling through her work in nurturing young storytellers as well as producing the annual festival, StoryFest Singapore. A respected teaching artist and mentor, she is much sought after to conduct training and develop storytelling programmes for museums, galleries and other educational institutions. Through her work in Moonshadow Stories, she has delighted audiences of all ages around the world breathing life into traditional tales from our region.