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Music & Folktales
Have your parents ever told you stories that were told to them by their parents? These are examples of folktales – stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. One popular folktale you might have heard of before is about the origins of the name of our country, Singapore. Legend has it that 700 years ago, Sang Nila Utama landed on the island (then called Temasek) and saw a lion. He took it as an auspicious sign and named the island ‘Singapura’, or ‘Lion City’ in Sanskrit. Many countries have their own folktales, stemming from their traditions and cultures. Join us as we explore music and folktales from around the world in this issue!
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