Literature Symposium
Relive the highlights of Literature Symposium 2023, where 150 students celebrated English Literature through choral performances, dramatic readings, and costume parades.
Literature Symposium 2023 was a resounding success, bringing together 150 J1 and J2 students who honoured and celebrated the diverse aspects of Literature in English. The event featured a captivating programme that included a special choral performance, costume parade and a teachers' performance.
Choral Performance: Celebrating Prose, Drama, and Poetry
The highlight of the Literature Symposium was the choral performance by the J1 Literature in English cohort. This performance skillfully encompassed all three literary genres - prose, drama, and poetry. The students exhibited their creative prowess by seamlessly blending an accomplished and original prose piece by Purinita Danielle Justine Jay Kaur, with the dramatic speeches of 'Saint Joan' and 'Hamlet,' resulting in a compelling poetic showcase. This fusion of genres created a unique and enthralling experience for both the participants and audience.
The students' ability to transform a celebrated prose work into a poetic masterpiece, as well as their interpretation of the dramatic speech acts from 'Saint Joan' and 'Hamlet', left the audience in awe. It was evident that these young talents had a deep appreciation for literature and a remarkable skill in reimagining classic texts in innovative ways.
Dramatic Reading of Frankenstein That Set the Mood
The dramatic reading and performance of "Frankenstein" was a remarkable event that left the audience captivated and enthralled. This extraordinary performance showcased the students' exceptional talent in delivering a dramatic summary of events from the classic novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. The performance was brought to life through a combination of visual and sound effects that added depth and atmosphere to the storytelling.
Costume Parades: A Glimpse into Saint Joan
The Literature Symposium also featured a costume parade that brought key characters from 'Saint Joan' to life. Students donned costumes that represented the iconic figures from the play, allowing the audience to visually connect with the story's protagonists and antagonists. The creativity and attention to detail in the costumes were truly commendable, showcasing the dedication of the students to bringing literature to life.
Teachers' Performance: A Tribute to Literary Artistry
The Literature Symposium was not limited to student performances. The literature teachers, including Ms. Zaleena, Ms. Vani, Ms. Thandar, Ms. Shamal and Ms. Sarizah, also took to the stage to pay tribute to literary artistry. Their performance was a testament to their passion for literature and their dedication to nurturing the next generation of literary enthusiasts.
In summary, Literature Symposium 2023 was a remarkable event that showcased the exceptional literary talent of our students. Their ability to seamlessly merge prose, drama and poetry in their choral performance, the captivating costume parade and the teachers' heartfelt tribute to the subject, made the event a memorable one.
This symposium not only celebrated the beauty of literature but also served as a source of inspiration for both the participants and audience. It is a testament to the enduring power of literature in bringing people together and igniting their imaginations.
A heartfelt choral performance by Aye Naing Naing Thaw (23A04), Gisele Lau Ting Hui (23A06) and Lenka Danielle Chvojkova (23A08) kickstarted this year’s Symposium
A dramatic reading of Frankenstein by the J2 H1 Literature in English cohort.
An aesthetic twist to the classics our students study - The Costume Parade interpretation of Saint Joan