VRYDAG 30 AUGUSTUS 2013
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GRATIS
Celebrated
Op die spel
Grotes saam
Tribute to Celine Dion at Windmill
Wen 20 kaartjies na môre se rugby
Mafikizolo, en Zahara in Vista Arena
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Taiwan pulse in Bfn DESCRIBED as “breathtaking, dazzling and mesmerising”, the celebrated Taiwanese percussion group Ten Drum concludes its South African tour in Bloemfontein’s Odeion on 10 September. Nominated for a Grammy in 2010 in the World Music Category, Ten Drum honours ancient traditional Taiwanese drumming, but is also part of Taiwan’s modern urban culture. Slow or breathtakingly fast with dazzling dexterity, the young drummers offer audiences a unique window onto Taiwanese culture. The drumming performance is integrated with dance moves, martial arts poses, atmospheric lighting and percussive narrative. Ten Drum has notched up over 700 performances in about 50 cities in over 15 countries, including appearances at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and a record-breaking mass drumming display of over 1 951 drums at the Tainan Stadium. It is now South Africa’s turn to feel the pulse of this
percussive treat. Judy Wu, director of international music production at the Taipei-based Wind Music International Corporation, says: “The group’s performances are powerful, full of intensity and release, evoking vivid images in one’s mind.” The SA tour has been made possible by the support of The Taiwanese Migrants Community Uplifting Programme, the Taipei Liaison Office in South Africa and the Cultural Ministry of Taiwan. Bookings can be made at Computicket. S To watch a video of the group: www.bloemnuus. co.za. S Win three double tickets to the Odeion-concert in Bloemfontein on 10 September: www. bloemnuus. co.za and then “competition” section.