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Singapore, 4 July 2026 – This year's edition of ArtsEverywhere @ CDC celebrates multiculturalism, with more performances and activities that bring diverse communities together through the arts. The nationwide initiative continues to bring arts programmes into community spaces across Singapore, making the arts more accessible to residents and creating opportunities for them to bond over shared experiences.

2       Jointly organised by the five Community Development Councils (CDCs), People’s Association (PA) and National Arts Council (NAC), ArtsEverywhere @ CDC, now in its third year, was held today at Our Tampines Hub, with Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Education, Mr David Neo as the Guest-of-Honour.

3       The event showcased multiculturalism in action, blending dance and music from across Singapore's communities. Inspired by excerpts from Aneka Ragam Rakyat from the 1960s, these specially curated performances by Apsaras Dance Company and Era Dance Theatre, featuring Re Xin Opera Association and The Music Men, reflected our unique Indian, Malay, Chinese, and Eurasian cultural influences.

4       Members of the public also enjoyed a range of fringe activities held alongside the performances, including a photo booth where they could try on ethnic performance costumes, a hands-on workshop to design and build a colourful shophouse model and a roving brass band performing tunes from the 1960s.

A Closer, More Connected Multicultural Singapore

5         To date, the initiative has organised more than 500 performances by larger-scale arts groups and street performers, engaging more than 154,000 residents across Singapore. In a post-event survey, nine in ten respondents agreed that the programmes made their neighbourhoods livelier, while eight in ten shared that they gained a better understanding and appreciation of cultures and practices different from their own.

6         First announced at Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)’s Committee of Supply this year, ArtsEverywhere @ CDC will build on its success by introducing more traditional arts and cross-cultural performances that celebrate Singapore's diverse cultural traditions such as dance, music and puppetry. In the coming months, residents will have more opportunities to experience and appreciate the artistic traditions and cultural expressions at new locations including Ang Mo Kio Central Stage, Kovan Hub and Parc Point.

A Stronger, More Thriving Arts Ecosystem

7       ArtsEverywhere @ CDC continues to be an important platform for our artists and arts groups to reach new audiences and showcase their work.

With more performances and fringe activities taking place islandwide, ArtsEverywhere @ CDC will create more opportunities in the arts industry including for artists, production crew and emcees, contributing to a thriving and sustainable arts ecosystem.

8         More information can be found in the Annexes and images of artists and arts group can be accessed via the QR code below. Residents can also find ArtsEverywhere @ CDC programmes and events near them through a dedicated GoWhere platform at https://go.gov.sg/artseverywhere-cdc.

Annexes

Annex A: Spokepersons’ Quotes – Mayors, Chief Executive (NAC), Artists and Residents

Annex B: Write up on Performance and Fringe Activities

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 For official photos and speeches by Guest of Honour and Mayor, please scan the QR code below

About ArtsEverywhere @ CDC

ArtsEverywhere @ CDC brings arts experiences to communities where they live, work and play. Members of the public can look forward to more arts performances, workshops and activities around Singapore, and develop a greater appreciation for the arts through these shared experiences. This initiative is in line with our aspiration for Our SG Arts Plan (2023 - 2027) to build A Connected Society, where our social connections and national identity are strengthened through the arts.

ArtsEverywhere @ CDC was launched in July 2024, and is a collaboration between the National Arts Council, People's Association, and the five Community Development Councils, and is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, with Catch (catch.sg) as the official arts and culture media partner.

About the National Arts Council

The National Arts Council (NAC) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth that champions the arts in Singapore. The Council promotes artistic excellence by providing diverse opportunities for artists and arts organisations while expanding access for audiences to appreciate the impact of the arts in enriching lives. By working closely with the arts community and partners, the Council seeks to build a connected society, creative economy and distinctive city through the arts.

About the Community Development Councils (CDCs)

Since 1997, the CDCs have been bridging communities by strengthening social infrastructure, building social resilience and social capital, and promoting a culture of giving back, through the following ways:

(a)          Aggregator of Needs and Resources

(b)          Builder of Capability / Capacity in Partners and Networks

(c)          Connector of Communities

There are five CDCs, namely, Central Singapore, North East, North West, South East and South West CDCs. Mayors of the Districts are Chairman of the respective CDCs. The Office of the Mayors comprises:

For more information, please visit www.cdc.gov.sg and www.pa.gov.sg.

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