Wahana Deksu

VISION

To foster an independent organisation that strives for excellence and innovation yet rooted to the basics of Singapore Dikir Barat. PHILOSOPHY

‘Pembuka Mata’, meaning ‘eye-opener’, reflects our commitment to strive for the best in everything we do. The name Wahana Deksu is loosely translated as Wahana – an agent (of knowledge) and Deksu (adik bongsu) – youngest member of the family. The g

roup initially comprised of students from Tanjong Katong Girls’ School and were under the mentorship of the dikir barat group, Raja Laut and subsequently, Kelana Purba. The group then expanded and recruited women from various institutions and has since been based at Bedok Community Centre.

2008 was a milestone for Wahana Deksu as they became the first women’s Dikir Barat team to be fully independent. Wahana Deksu occasionally performs under the name Deq Bongsu, a team that is primarily made up of new and young recruits. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2023

President: Khairunnisa Saat
Vice-President (Arts): Ayumie
Vice-President (Admin): Putri
Publicity: Ashiqin & Nadhira
Logistics Officers: Dania & Nura
Treasurer: Rina
Welfare Officers: Amni & Atiqah

Advisory Committee: Aishah, Amelia, Ahaddiah, Saihah, Nor‘Ain, Arifah, Azirah, Rohasliza, Shahirah, Fatin, Nabila, Najaat, Amalia, Emilinah, Silmi, Liyana, Hariza, Farisyah

OUR SERVICES

• Dikir Barat 101 Workshops
• Corporate Performances
• Community / Cultural Event Performances

Past Clients / Events: Raffles Girls School, Kheng Cheng Primary School, CHIJ Katong, Wellington Primary School, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Poytechnic, Nanyang Technological University, ADF Nee Soon, Tanjong Pagar CC, Gardens By The Bay, NTUC Income, Mediacorp Suria, Anugerah Dikir, NDP, Gentarasa, Chingay, Project Kasih, Te:ra:seh, One Community Fiesta, Dikir Battle @ WGS, Minggu Serumpun Budaya at WGS