Mapletree, The TENG Ensemble present brand-new children’s concert at VivoCity for Lunar New Year 2026

Singapore, 22 December, 2025 – Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”), The TENG Ensemble (“TENG”) are pleased to present Once Upon a Time 2026, a refreshed edition of the Lunar New Year concert created especially for families and children. Happening on 31 January and 1 February 2026 at the VivoCity Amphitheatre from 10.30am to 11.30am, the production invites audiences on a musical and theatrical journey into the legendary tale of the Nian monster – an enduring story behind some of the most recognisable Lunar New Year customs. Tickets to the concert are available for purchase via SISTIC at S$5 to S$6 each, with a discounted rate for the “Family and Friends Bundle”. Tickets to the event are also eligible for purchase with SG Culture Pass credits.

Performed by The TENG Ensemble and featuring guest performances by Mapletree-TENG Scholars, the concert blends music, humour and cultural discovery to showcase the spirit of unity and celebration that defines the festive season. Directed by Dwayne Lau, Once Upon a Time 2026 follows the lively duo of Ah Gong and his adventurous granddaughter Sharon (played by Sugie Phua and Sharon Sum respectively) as they gather for reunion dinner and uncover the origins of Chinese New Year traditions, while uniting a village of musicians to face the mythical Nian using sound, rhythm and courage.

The TENG Ensemble will weave performances of their signature pieces along with solo performances by the Mapletree-TENG scholars during the concert. There will also be the premiere of two new Mapletree commissions, including an original arrangement of the hit pop song Golden from K-pop Demon Hunters to appeal to young audiences.

“Mapletree is delighted to present this concert, bringing families together to celebrate Lunar New Year and rediscover cherished traditions. Guided by our CSR Framework under the Arts pillar, we continue to support meaningful initiatives that strengthen community and cultural appreciation," said Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman, Mapletree.

“Once Upon a Time is TENG’s newly refreshed children’s concert for 2026 – a joyful reimagining of the Nian legend told through music. By pairing vibrant storytelling with Chinese instruments, we hope to ignite wonder, spark imagination and introduce children to the beauty of our cultural heritage in a fun and meaningful way,” said Dr Samuel Wong, Creative Director of The TENG Company.

Once Upon a… is part of an annual series of concerts started since 2018 that celebrates the Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival. Mapletree and TENG are proud to be back with yet another instalment of the performance to usher in the Lunar New Year.

For more details on Once Upon a Time 2026, visit: https://bit.ly/TENGouat2026

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About Mapletree
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Headquartered in Singapore, Mapletree is a global real estate development, investment, capital and property management company committed to sustainability. Its strategic focus is to invest in markets and real estate sectors with good growth potential. By combining its key strengths, the Group has established a track record of award-winning projects, and delivers consistently attractive returns across real estate asset classes.

The Group manages three Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and nine private equity real estate funds, which hold a diverse portfolio of assets in Asia Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“US”). As at 31 March 2025, Mapletree owns and manages S$80.3 billion of office, retail, logistics, industrial, data centre, residential and student accommodation properties.

The Group’s assets are located across 13 markets globally, namely Singapore, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, the UK, the US and Vietnam. To support its global operations, Mapletree has established an extensive network of offices in these countries.

For more information, please visit www.mapletree.com.sg.

About The TENG Company
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The TENG Company is a leading not-for-profit Singaporean music charity that harnesses the power of music for the greater good. TENG reimagines the possibilities of music, innovates within tradition, enriches the lives of the vulnerable and empowers lifelong learning. The Chinese character 鼟 (pronounced ‘tēng’) is an ancient representation for the sound of the drum, symbolising our aspirations to bring cultures together and to foster social cohesion. Through innovation and creativity, we strive to transform the conventional notions of music from our Chinese heritage and expand the boundaries of this art form beyond its traditional roots. Our three core pillars of Artistic Innovation, Industry Empowerment and Social Impact aspire to use music as a force for good and to empower future generations of musicians in and beyond Singapore.

For more information, please visit www.thetengcompany.com

(Ms) Xabryna Kek
Manager, Corporate Communications, Mapletree Investments
Office: +65 6377 4608
HP: +65 8183 3543
Email: xabryna.kek@mapletree.com.sg

(Mr) Linus Lui
Assistant Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Mapletree Investments
Office: +65 6377 6376
HP: +65 9477 0198
Email: linus.lui@mapletree.com.sg     

(Mr) Werner Kho
Manager (Marketing & Development), The TENG Company
Office: +65 6970 0771
HP: +65 9749 1267
Email: marketing@thetengcompany.com