Dikir Barat

Temasek Polytechnic Dikir Barat (TPDK) is a vibrant traditional Malay art form that involves 15 or more people doing responsorial singing, led by a couple of lead singers and accompanied by Malay percussions. It is a traditional art form anchored in the use of poetry and creative lyrics. TPDK takes part in numerous high-level, poly-wide and external public performances. TPDK has won multiple awards at the annual national competitions, such as "Piala Suara Serumpun" (Cluster of Voices Trophy).

Recognitions

Features

• Istana Open House Performance (2023)

• Dreams XII - TPDK-driven video and music production, “Berani Berubah” (2022)

Achievements

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2023 (Women’s): Nominated for Best Tukang Karut and Best Awok-Awok

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2022 (Women's): Second Placing, Best Percussionists, Nominated for Best Lyrics, Best Tukang Karut and Best Awok-Awok

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2022 (Men's): Third Placing, Nominated for Best Lyrics and Best Tukang Karut

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2019 (Women's): Champion, Best Lyrics

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2019 (Men’s): The Green Pen Award

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2018 (Women's): Champion, Best Lead Singer, Best Percussion, Best Song

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2018 (Men’s): Champion, Best Lead Singer, Best Lyrics

• Piala Suara Serumpun 2017 (Women’s): Best Lead Singer

About CCA

Training Days

• Monday & Wednesday, 6.30pm to 9.30pm (On-Campus)

• Additional training days, nearing show day

Staff Advisor

• Ms Jasmine Leong
  

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