MDA Commissions A Cross-Cultural Concert To Celebrate Racial Harmony

Dated: 5 August 2004

To celebrate racial harmony, the Media Development Authority (MDA) has commissioned Pelayaran Muzika Nanyang (Nanyang Musical Voyage), a musical showcase that fuses two cultures.

Performed by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra at the​ Esplanade, this concert features a unique collaboration of Malay dance and music with Chinese orchestration, thus exemplifying the true meaning of cultural understanding and bonding within our multi- racial society. Local performers like singer Hazrul Nizam and the Sriwana dancers will be joined by Indonesian singer Dewi Yull and Malaysian guest conductor Chew Hee-Chiat to lend a regional feel to the concert.

Commissioned by the MDA at a total cost of $42,000, Pelayaran Muzika Nanyang is produced by Eaglevision Mediacorp TV12. Part One of the concert will be shown on 8 August 2004 at 9pm and Part Two on 9 August 2004 at 5pm.

For media queries, please contact:

Koh June May
Senior Manager
Corporate and Marketing Communications
Communications Division
Email: june_may_koh@imda.gov.sg
Fax: 6336 4142 ;Website : http://www.mda.gov.sg
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About the Media Development Authority of Singapore
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) aims to develop Singapore into a global media city. Its Media 21 strategy seeks to create a vibrant environment for the industry and public via five key thrusts: establish Singapore as a media exchange;export 'Made-by-Singapore' content;internationalise local media companies;nurture local media talents and develop digital media.