Excerpt from the speech:
We did a round-up of the arts in 2006, and I am pleased to report that Singapore’s arts scene saw an unprecedented level of arts activity. A sharp upturn in exhibition days and a steady growth in performances combined to push the number of arts activities beyond the 20,000 mark. This means that, on any given day, visitors and residents in Singapore had some 60 arts activities to enjoy and engage in, compared to less than 20 a decade ago.
Indeed, with Singapore’s multi-ethnic society and its openness to the flow of talent and ideas from all over the world, Singapore arts audiences have much to choose from. In 2006 alone, the arts menu ranged from traditional Chinese Opera performances to contemporary fusion Jazz music and Hip-Hop dance; from orchestra performances in concert halls to outdoor ballet under the stars; from community theatre to niche performances; and from family-friendly puppet shows to avant-garde modern dance performances. And that’s not including the literary and visual arts which are also a lot more vibrant today.

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