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Lianhe Zaobao launches Singapore culture festival across major Chinese cities
The inaugural Singapore culture festival will showcase the city-state's vibrant arts and heritage to audiences in Shanghai and Beijing. The two-city tour will run from September 19-20 in Shanghai, followed by September 24-26 in Beijing.
LSN Singapore ·
Lianhe Zaobao, Singapore's leading Chinese-language newspaper, is taking the country's rich cultural offerings to two of China's major metropolitan centres with the launch of its inaugural Singapore culture festival.
The festival will commence in Shanghai from September 19 to 20, bringing curated performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences that represent Singapore's diverse heritage to the city's residents. Following its Shanghai run, the festival will relocate to Beijing from September 24 to 26, allowing the capital's audiences to experience the island nation's unique blend of traditions and contemporary creativity.
The initiative marks a significant effort to strengthen cultural ties between Singapore and major Chinese cities, leveraging Lianhe Zaobao's platform and influence within the region. By presenting Singapore's multifaceted cultural landscape to audiences beyond the city-state, the festival aims to foster greater appreciation and understanding of Singapore's contributions to Asian culture.
The tour reflects growing interest in cross-cultural exchanges within Asia and Lianhe Zaobao's role as a cultural ambassador for Singapore in the region. The festival programme is expected to feature performances, artistic displays and interactive experiences that highlight Singapore's distinctive identity as a multicultural society.