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Getai (Song Stage), An unique culture and arts from Singapore 歌台, 新加坡独特的艺术文化.
May 8, 2024 · Check out the list of Getai 2024 in Singapore all year round and during Chinese New Year, Hungry Ghost Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Nine Emperor Gods Festival and other special occasions with schedule, locations, addresses and timings.
The Current Stage setup for major getai events C:2015. Getai ( simplified Chinese: 歌台; traditional Chinese: 歌臺; pinyin: gē tái; lit. 'song stage') refers to boisterous live stage performances typically held during the Ghost Festival in the seventh lunar month and on the birthdays of Chinese deities. [1]
Getai. Getai (歌台) translates literally from Chinese as “song stage” and is a form of vernacular entertainment involving live performances of music, song, and dance. These performances are staged for festive occasions or on regular weeknights.
Sep 2, 2020 · Flashy getai shows and raucous live auctions typical of the Hungry Ghost Festival celebrations in Singapore are noticeably missing this year.
Getai (歌台), which literally means “song stage” in Chinese, is believed to have originated during the Japanese Occupation at the New World Amusement Park.1 It became a popular form of mass entertainment in the 1950s with getai established at various amusement parks.2 Today, getai is mainly staged during the Hungry Ghost Festival ...
Feb 17, 2022 · SINGAPORE - Veteran getai singer and host Lin Ruping used to do multiple shows across Singapore in a single night, drawing up to 3,000 fans each time.
Aug 17, 2014 · The flamboyant singers and witty hosts get all the attention at getai shows, but those who work behind the scenes are crucial to the smooth running of these concerts during the Hungry Ghost ...
Aug 26, 2021 · Singapore News - The Hungry Ghost Festival is a Taoist celebration and getai is a critical part of the month-long observance. But while concerts and other musical events have been affected by...
Aug 17, 2021 · SINGAPORE — With getai shows continuing to be staged online during this year’s Hungry Ghost Festival due to Covid-19 restrictions, performers in the industry said that demand has dropped ...
