Singapore, 12 May 2023 – The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) take their partnership to new heights with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Executive Director of SCO Mr Terence Ho and Chief Executive Officer of SCCC Mr Low Sze Wee signed the agreement at the opening ceremony of SCCC’s annual flagship festival, Cultural Extravaganza 2023 today. This was witnessed by the Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry Ms Low Yen Ling and Chairman of both SCO and SCCC Mr Ng Siew Quan.
Both SCO and SCCC highlight the distinctive local Chinese culture in their offerings. Being situated next to each other, they are well-placed to create a vibrant local Chinese cultural hub in the heart of the financial district.
The scope of collaboration include:
Mr Low said, “SCCC and SCO have been great neighbours and strong partners. The Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) has been a fixture at our Cultural Extravaganza and we jointly organised the online Wednesday Waltz series during COVID19. SCCC’s premises were also used for the Singapore Chinese Music Festival co-organised by both parties. The MOU will further cement our existing relationship and expand our collaborations into new areas given our geographical proximity. I look forward to more exciting programmes that we can offer together with SCO.”
Mr Ho further added, “SCO and SCCC have always 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.”
For more information about the MOU, please refer to the Annex.
Annex
ABOUT THE MOU BETWEEN SINGAPORE CHINESE ORCHESTRA AND SINGAPORE CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE
Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 12 May 2023 to foster stronger working relationships to forge a local Chinese cultural hub in the heart of CBD.
The MOU was signed by Executive Director of SCO Mr Terence Ho and Chief Executive Officer of SCCC Mr Low Sze Wee, witnessed by Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry Ms Low Yen Ling and Board Chairman of both SCO and SCCC Mr Ng Siew Quan.
The areas of collaboration include:
Joint Programming
Programming initiatives that showcase Chinese music and culture, including concerts, performances, workshops and educational activities, to create a cultural oasis in the Central Business District (CBD) area.
Marketing
Marketing initiatives and collaborating on each other’s media outreach to cross promote joint programming efforts and increase public awareness and appreciation of Chinese music and culture.
Business Continuity
Business continuity planning to ensure the sustainable operation of both organisations in the face of potential disruptions or crisis. These may include identifying critical business functions, developing contingency plans, and establishing communication protocols to mitigate risks and ensure timely responses.
Resource and Knowledge Sharing
Explore opportunities for resource and knowledge sharing to enhance operational efficiencies, cost-effectiveness and know-how. These include areas where resource and knowledge sharing may be feasible, such as ushers, freelance production personnel, and policies.
