6 local acts make up latest edition of sacred music festival

BRINGING together multiple religions through music has been the core mission of The Esplanade's A Tapestry of Sacred Music. Now in its eighth edition, the festival continues to focus on lesser-known music practices which are seldom performed outside of their respective religious communities or setting, says festival programmer Tan Xianghui. Hence, "this is a good opportunity for the public to experience them".

Among its six local acts this year are the first and only Taoist Orchestra in Singapore, Islamic Devotiona…