Why is it so hard to spend $100 on culture?

Singaporeans are usually very good at using free money, but many have not used their Culture Pass credits. There are good reasons for this.

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The Culture Pass is a useful nudge for people who might not seek local shows, but one can’t expect it to transform cultural habits overnight, says the writer.

The Culture Pass is a useful nudge for people who might not seek local shows, but one can’t expect it to transform cultural habits overnight, says the writer.

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Karen Tee

I have a confession to make: One year after every adult Singaporean received $100 in SG Culture Pass credits, I have spent precisely none of mine.

I am not alone.

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