Department Events
Singapura Before Raffles: Archaeology and the Seas, 400 BCE – 1600 CE
Date: 23 – 24 April Venue: Lecture Theatre 12 (near NUS Press) 3 Arts Link, Singapore 117569 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences National University of Singapore Convenor: Prof John Miksic In 2019, Singapore will commemorate the 200th anniversary of… Continue Reading
Borneo Due West: A Post-Voyage Presentation & Exhibition
The past summer break, a motley crew comprising students, alumni, and professors from the National University of Singapore set sail on a schooner named Four Friends, heading west from the large island of Borneo (from Pontianak) to remote islands in… Continue Reading
Love and Betrayal in Balingkang (Friday, 16 November 2018, 7:00pm)
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies presents “Love and Betrayal in Balingkang“, The story of King Sri Jayapangus and his Chinese wife, performed by students of SE3230 Seen and Unseen: Explorations in Balinese Theatre. Synopsis: Prembon was first performed in… Continue Reading
TOPENG – The Masked Theatre of Bali
‘Saney’ – Traditional Thai Paintings from the NUS Classroom
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies proudly presents ‘Saney’, a traditional Thai paintings exhibition by students of SE3224 Thai Drawing and Painting. For one week during the semester recess in 2018, students enrolled in the module spent hours copying and… Continue Reading
TAKSU An Evening of Balinese Dance (Friday, 10 November 2017, 7:30pm)
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies presents “Taksu“, an evening of Balinese dance performed by students of SE2224 Unmasked! An Introduction to Traditional Dance in Southeast Asia. Be sure to join us for this one-night only showcase on Friday 10… Continue Reading
‘Perspectives’ – Traditional Thai Paintings from the NUS Classroom
The Department of Southeast Asian Studies proudly presents ‘Perspectives‘, a traditional Thai paintings exhibition by students of SE3224 Thai Drawing and Painting. The exhibition will be held at the NUS Central Library (outside restricted area) from 11 to 19… Continue Reading
Celebration for Southeast Asian Studies Graduating Class of 2017
On 10 July 2017, the Department of Southeast Asian Studies hosts a graduation tea party to celebrate and recognize our graduate’s achievements and their transition to an important new phase of life. Members of the faculty and student got together… Continue Reading