An ode to the Cultural Medallion

Professor Edwin Thumboo, one of six recipients of the Cultural Medallion in its inaugural year, wrote a poem to mark the award's 40th anniversary this year.
Professor Edwin Thumboo, one of six recipients of the Cultural Medallion in its inaugural year, wrote a poem to mark the award's 40th anniversary this year. ST FILE PHOTO
Malay theatre pioneer Bani Buang was hailed as the "father of modern Malay drama in Singapore".
Malay theatre pioneer Bani Buang was hailed as the "father of modern Malay drama in Singapore".
Mr Choo Hoey is the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's founding music director and conductor emeritus.
Mr Choo Hoey is the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's founding music director and conductor emeritus.
Mr David Lim, a former conductor of the Singapore Youth Choir, has had a diverse career in music for over 40 years.
Mr David Lim, a former conductor of the Singapore Youth Choir, has had a diverse career in music for over 40 years.
Indian dancer/ choreographer Madhavi Krishnan became the first dancer and female recipient of the award.
Indian dancer/ choreographer Madhavi Krishnan became the first dancer and female recipient of the award.
Versatile artist Wee Beng Chong is skilled in several art forms, including sculpture and Chinese painting and calligraphy.
Versatile artist Wee Beng Chong is skilled in several art forms, including sculpture and Chinese painting and calligraphy.
Updated
Oct 19, 2019, 07:28 AM
Published
Oct 19, 2019, 05:00 AM

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Cultural Medallion, the highest arts accolade in Singapore.

Composer Eric James Watson is the latest recipient and received his medallion at the Istana from President Halimah Yacob on Tuesday.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 19, 2019, with the headline An ode to the Cultural Medallion. Subscribe

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