Dikir Barat

17 JUN 2022

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

Temasek Spectacular (2022)
DREAMS XII (2022)
Temasek Polytechnic National Day Virtual Concert (2021)
Temasek Arts Festival – “PLAY” The Series: Experimental Collective (Collaboration with Dance Ensemble, 2021)

Achievements

Piala Suara Serumpun 2022 - Women’s: Second Placing; Best Percussionists; Nominated for Best Lyrics; Best Tukang Karut; Best Awok-Awok
Piala Suara Serumpun 2022 - Men’s: Third Placing, Nominated for Best Lyrics; Best Tukang Karut
Piala Suara Serumpun 2019 - Women’s: Champion; Best Lyrics; Men’s: The Green Pen Award
Piala Tinta Dikir 2018 - Women’s: First Runner-up; Best Percussion; Best Lyrics, Men’s: Champion; Best Lead Singer; Best Lead Singer; Best Chorus; Best Song; Best Art
Piala Suara Serumpun 2018 - Women’s: Champion; Best Lead Singer; Best Percussion; Best Song; Men’s: Champion; Best Lead Singer; Best Lyrics