Singapore, 22 October 2012
Every year the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore celebrates Halloween based on Asian legends and traditions, arranging them in a dramatic and spectacular way during “Fright Night at ACM”. On 27 October from 5 pm. to 1 am. people are invited to visit the Museum haunted by frightening figures and Asian ghouls of all kinds. Guests will attend a theatrical procession which explores myths of after-life and related rituals of hell and purgatory.
A series of short films will be presented in the auditorium. “MJ12: Kronik” inspired by the popular radio programme “Misteri Jam 12″, diffused on Ria 89.7 FM will present all of the most popular fantoms among Asian public.
Kids will not be forgotten – make-up, masks-making, traditional Indonesian puppets as well as sweets and ice creams will be offered.
Visitors will come in disguise and compete for the prize for the best Halloween costume… if they manage to defeat those of Pontianaks, Langsuirs, Pochongs and Kumkums – as far as traditional Indonesian or Malay ghosts are concerned.