Lee Hsien Loong Instagram – Enjoyed the wonderful closing gala concert by the @singaporechineseorchestra at The Esplanade last night! The event was jointly presented with @singaporechineseculturalcentre.
The audience was serenaded with familiar xinyao (ę°č°£) tunes composed by xinyao icon Dr Liang Wern Fook. The songs touched on many relatable themes ā life events, youth, uncertainty, home, reconciliation, and self.
Xinyao began as a musical and cultural movement in the 1980s. Many of the Mandarin songs were written by Singaporean youths of that era. It is an important facet of Singapore Chinese culture and our national identity, resonating with generations of Singaporeans.
The SCO and the SCCC have also been instrumental in forging deeper understanding and appreciation of our unique Singapore Chinese culture, including uniquely local expressions like xinyao. Keep up the good work! ā LHL
(PMO Video by Koh Yong Sheng) | Posted on 09/Jun/2024 08:15:16
