Singaporeans have begun showing more interest in arts and culture events, evident in the frequency of and attendance of these events as measured over the last 10 years.
According to the Singapore Cultural Statistics Report 2013, there are more arts activities in 2012, with an average of 23 arts performances and 49 exhibitions happening daily as compared to the 10 arts performances and 30 exhibitions on average, 10 years ago.
Ticket sales for performing arts events have nearly doubled over the decade — 0.7 million in 2004 compared to 1.2 million in 2012. Total gross takings increased from SGD32.8 million in 2004 to SGD80.6 million in 2012.
More youths are also pursuing an arts education in Singapore, with the number of students enrolling in full-time tertiary arts courses increasing from 1,860 in 2004 to 4,492 in 2012.
To build a shared culture among Singaporeans, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Lawrence Wong said that MCCY will increase its efforts in engaging its partners so as to improve the quality of the arts and heritage experience.
“I would like to encourage more Singaporeans to not only take part in these events, but to also get involved in the arts and heritage at a more personal level, such as learning to play a musical instrument, or joining an arts class at the community club,” he added.
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I would like to encourage more Singaporeans to not only take part in these events, but also get involved in the arts and heritage at a more personal level, such as learning to play a musical instrument, or joining an arts class at the community club – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.KXtn0Jv7.dpuf
I would like to encourage more Singaporeans to not only take part in these events, but also get involved in the arts and heritage at a more personal level, such as learning to play a musical instrument, or joining an arts class at the community club – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.KXtn0Jv7.dpuf
“MCCY will continue to step up our efforts in engaging our partners, to improve the quality of arts and heritage experience for Singaporeans, and to bring Singaporeans together to build a shared culture. We are heartened to see a strong response and a good turnout for various events such as the Singapore Night Festival, Singapore HeritageFest, Noise Singapore and the PAssionArts Movement. – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.7uLA53mh.dpuf
“MCCY will continue to step up our efforts in engaging our partners, to improve the quality of arts and heritage experience for Singaporeans, and to bring Singaporeans together to build a shared culture. We are heartened to see a strong response and a good turnout for various events such as the Singapore Night Festival, Singapore HeritageFest, Noise Singapore and the PAssionArts Movement. – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.7uLA53mh.dpuf
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.7uLA53mh.dpuf
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.7uLA53mh.dpuf
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.7uLA53mh.dpuf
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.7uLA53mh.dpuf
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) – See more at: http://app.mccy.gov.sg/Newsroom/AVibrantandGrowingArtsandCultureSector.aspx#sthash.7uLA53mh.dpuf
