MOVING MOUNTAIN 移山
A ReimagINed Story & sound production
11 - 12 July 2025 | Blackbox, 42 Waterloo Street S187961
11 July at 8pm | 12 July at 3pm & 8pm | No intermission
"Moving Mountain" is a reflective performance blending live music, poetic storytelling, and sound meditation. A modern retelling of an ancient folktale, it follows a humble old man who begins digging a mountain, not to conquer it, but to change what is possible. Told through the eyes of a bird who witnesses generations come and go, this intimate experience honours the unseen resilience of our elders and the quiet strength passed through families. Rooted in the lived realities of Singapore’s early migrant communities, the performance draws parallels between myth and memory. Featuring the tender sounds of the ruan and the healing vibrations of the singing bowls, the piece invites audiences to slow down, remember, and reconnect with the past, with one another, and with the stories we carry.
《移山》是一场融合现场音乐、诗意叙述与声音冥想的静心演出。故事取材自古老传说，一位老人开始移山，不为征服，而是为了改变可能的方向。透过一只代代传承故事的鸟儿，让观众感受到长辈们无声的坚韧与家庭中流转的力量。演出亦根植于新加坡早期移民群体的真实经历，在神话与记忆之间建立桥梁。阮与颂钵交织出的声音，唤起内在记忆，邀请我们放慢脚步，凝视过去，重拾彼此的连结。
Watch MOVING MOUNTAIN and stand a chance to win a PRIVATE SOUND BATH Session
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Total of 3 lucky winners will stand to win a 75-minute one-to-one session (worth $110) and be treated to a personalised wellness experience dedicated for you!
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After the event,
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Find out more about Sound Bath here.
TicketS:
S$15 Concession - Student (6 - 18 years of age)/Senior Citizen
S$30 General
Language: Conducted in English
OUR CASTS
Wong Swee Yean 黄瑞燕
Swee Yean is a seasoned storyteller with 18 years of experience, contributing to the storytelling scene in Singapore and internationally. She served as President of the Storytelling Association (Singapore) and was Creative Director of the 398.2 Storytelling Festival in 2019, 2021, and 2023. A former secondary school teacher, she engaged students of all abilities using cooperative and multiple intelligence strategies.
Her warm, empathetic storytelling style resonates with children, adults, and seniors, promoting gentle positive change. She has performed commissioned works for organizations like the Urban Redevelopment Authority and Malay Heritage Centre and conducted workshops for institutions such as MOE, NTU, and Toastmasters.
Neil Chua 蔡为仲
Neil is the first musician from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to earn a Master’s Degree in Music – Ruan. He has brought the ruan to global stages, blending traditions through international collaboration.
As Singapore’s first artist-in-residence at the Stamford Arts Centre, Neil developed works that connect heritage and innovation. He founded RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts (R.A.W.), a charity promoting traditional music, education, and community outreach.
Neil bridges performance, wellness, and cultural preservation in his multidisciplinary practice.
OUR COLLABORATORS
Artistic Director Neil Chua | Producer Eric Ow | Marketing and Business Development Yundi Chng | Storyteller Wong Swee Yean | Ruan & Singing Bowls Instrumentalist Neil Chua | Light Designer Alberta Wileo | Sound Designer Aw Wei Zheng | Production Stage Manager Debra Chua | Technical Manager Peter Chi
Moving Mountain is supported by:
National Arts Council | Tote Board Arts Fund