How did the Singapore Arts Festival Originate?
The Singapore Arts Festival originated in 1977 with the
purpose of showcasing the various racial communities’ art as well as culture in
Singapore and has lasted for 3 decades in total. The festival is organised
annually by the National Arts Council (NCA) and it has played a huge role in
the development of the arts and culture lifestyle in Singapore. From a
magnificent city landscape of skyscrapers and prestigious hotels at the Central
Business District area, it has been transformed to an area alive with the buzz
of the audience and the appreciation of the local arts with the creation of the
Singapore Arts Festival.
After a 10-year hiatus, the Singapore Arts Festival came
back in all it’s glory in 2010, with a new phase of development under the
management of Low Kee Hong, and changes from a platform for the arts to be
showcased and re-introduced to a festival created by the people, just for the
people to participate and interact. The Singapore Arts Festival has morphed to
become a showcasing platform for local arts of Asia and contemporary art.
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