THE EXPERIENCE

MY MESSAGE TO DEATH
If death was a person, what would you say? On your own, or in a group, write death a message and share it with your photo.
10am – 10pm
   
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#bothsidesnowsg #msgtodeath
THIS IS NOT A COFFIN
If you could design a coffin as a symbol of rest, what would it be?
10am – 10pm
FORUM THEATRE: "EXIT"
This interactive performance tells the story of two families struggling to cope as they confront illness and death. Could they have handled things better? Audience members are invited to stop the action, jump in and change the outcome of the play. Performed in English, Cantonese & Mandarin
7.30pm – 9pm
DIALOGUES
Join our speakers from different walks of life and hear them talk about end-of-life issues that concern you. From the practical to the personal, listen to their stories and insights. Get educated, be touched and begin action.
11am, 2pm & 5pm
A LIFE REMEMBERED
Take stock of the trajectory of your life and imagine what your legacy will be. How would you like to leave your mark on this world?
10am – 10pm
   
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#bothsidesnowsg #lifermbr
TIME OF OUR LIVES
Is life measured in minutes or memories? In this video installation, read the body like a book to reveal the story of a life.
10am – 10pm
LIFE JOURNEY: UPS AND DOWNS
Chart the high and low points in your life. How have these events shaped your understanding about living? Where would you place yourself now on this journey?
10am – 10pm
PUPPETRY PERFORMANCE: "THE WIND CAME HOME"
This puppetry performance, as seen through the eyes of a stray cat, tells the story of an elderly couple struggling to make difficult end-of-life choices. When Mr. Lim is diagnosed with cancer, he has to plan for the care of his wife who suffers from dementia as well as confront his own fears about dying. Performed mainly in Mandarin
6.30pm – 7pm
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
At the end of each day, sit around a table and have a chat with those around you on the topic of living with dying. We’ve got tea and snacks so let the conversations flow!
9pm – 10pm
REST.STOP
A coffee shop, a living room, a coffin: Immerse yourself in these different spaces and be prompted by voices and sounds to take on alternative perspectives when reflecting on dying.
10am – 10pm
TURN TURN TURN
At the end of your life, what will make it easier to accept death? Write or draw your answers on a pinwheel and let them blow in the wind.
10am – 10pm
LIFE LESSONS
Through this photo installation, seniors give their candid and personal take on the question, “What is the most important lesson Life has taught you?”
10am – 10pm
ACTIVITY
Questions of Life and Death. What would your answers be?

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

10am – 10pm  :  Participatory Arts Activities & Installations
11am, 2pm & 5pm  :  Dialogues - Click here for the full schedule and short synopsis of the Dialogues session.
6.30pm – 7pm  :  Puppetry Performance: “The Wind Came Home”
7.30pm – 9pm  :  Forum Theatre: “Exit”
9pm – 10pm  :  Community Conversations