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For media interviews or further information, please contact : |
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Ms Karen Loh |
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Manager (Media Relations) |
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Corporate Relations Department |
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Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts |
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DID : 6512 4017 |
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| 08 October 2008 |
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| “Celebrating Art-Making at its Finest” |
| NAFA 70th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Dinner |
| Saturday, 25 October, 6.30pm |
| The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore |
| Guest of Honour: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong |
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| On Saturday, 25 October 2008, distinguished guests and members of the NAFA community such as alumni, ardent supporters in the business and industrial sectors, NAFA Council members and staff will come together and take time to celebrate the Academy’s progress and rekindle ties at the NAFA 70th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Dinner, to be held at 6.30pm at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (The Grand Ballroom). The Gala Dinner signifies yet another climax of the series of celebratory activities that spanned across the year. |
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| Apart from celebrating NAFA’s 70th Anniversary, the Gala Dinner aims to raise funds for the infrastructural development of NAFA, and the physical facilities and amenities of the Academy, as well as the upgrading of teaching equipment. The proceeds will also be used for training and upgrading of the faculty and the expansion of scholarships, bursaries and other financial assistance schemes for the financially needy students. |
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| NAFA is extremely honoured to have Senior Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong preside over the event as Guest of Honour, who will be accompanied by Mrs Goh-Tan Choo Leng. In addition, the Dinner will also be graced by the presence of Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications & the Arts. |
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| The key highlight of the evening will be a performance by renowned artiste, Mr Adam Cheng who has generously waived off his celebrity fee. He will be belting out evergreen Cantonese hits including 《楚留香》，《倚天屠龙記》，《轮流转》and 《书剑恩仇录》. In addition, NAFA Fellow, Dr Ho Kah Leong will be donating one of his paintings depicting the former Middle Road campus a decade back. Guests will also be entertained by NAFA’s very own talents from its Department of Music, namely, the Gamelan Ensemble and Brass Ensemble; School of Young Talents; and the Department of Dance. The pieces are especially choreographed and arranged by the students for the 70th anniversary celebration. |
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| Mr Poh Choon Ann, Chairman of the Gala Dinner Organising Committee and Vice-Chairman of the NAFA Council, said: “Improvement, diversity and excellence are at the forefront of today’s educational landscape. To keep in pace with the growth and demands of the creative industries, NAFA needs to continually upgrade its software and facilities on campus. We appeal to our alumni, individuals, community organisations and the business sector for their generous support of our fundraising drive to advance the cause of arts education in Singapore, to further develop the growth of NAFA and to enable the Academy to reach out to more financially needy students.” |
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| Please refer to the Annex for the evening’s programme. |
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| NAFA 70th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Dinner |
| Date & Time |
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Saturday, 25 October 2008, 6.30pm |
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The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, The Grand Ballroom |
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S$10,000, S$5,000 or S$3,000 (table for 10 pax) |
| For Enquiry |
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Elaine Yeo at 6512 4016 or Priscilla Leong at 6512 4013 or email: corprelations@nafa.edu.sg |
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