SCO and SCCC sign pact to build Chinese cultural hub in Shenton Way
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Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling and SCCC and SCO chairman Ng Siew Quan (right, standing) witnessed the signing of the MOU by SCO executive director Terence Ho (far left) and SCCC CEO Low Sze Wee.
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SINGAPORE - Two Chinese cultural institutions located in Shenton Way – the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) – inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday to build a vibrant local Chinese cultural hub in the heart of the Central Business District.
Mr Ng Siew Quan, chairman of both the SCCC and SCO, said the new collaboration will leverage their strategic location to build a cultural hub spotlighting Singapore’s unique local Chinese culture.
The first project under the MOU will be a joint celebration for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival at both premises.
The MOU was signed on Friday by SCO executive director Terence Ho and SCCC chief executive Low Sze Wee at the SCCC. It was witnessed by Mr Ng and Ms Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Trade and Industry.
The scope of collaboration includes joint programming and marketing to showcase and promote Chinese music and culture.
The two cultural institutions will also be sharing premises for events and business continuity purposes, pooling resources to achieve economies of scale for shared services, and exchanging best practices and knowledge.
Ms Low said the collaboration between the SCCC and SCO is a positive one that will see the two working closely together. She hoped that their partnership will lead to more dynamic and engaging cultural experiences.
SCCC’s Mr Low said the SCCC and SCO have been great neighbours and strong partners.
For example, the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra has been a fixture at the SCCC’s annual Cultural Extravaganza, and they jointly organised the online Wednesday Waltz series during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The MOU will further cement our existing relationship and expand our collaborations into new areas, given our geographical proximity,” said Mr Low.
The SCO’s Mr Ho said both institutions have been close-knit partners from the start, working closely on venue partnership and various programmes.
“With the signing of this MOU, we hope to achieve even greater synergy and success, and create a vibrant and exciting Chinese culture hub with a uniquely Singapore identity, to enrich the community at the heart of Shenton Way. I look forward to many collaborations and creation of many programmes ahead,” he said.
