No matter what sport or event is your passion, the Singapore Prize offers something for you. Stay informed on sports developments from Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia while getting to know each of this year’s finalists better and what projects they are working on.
Singaporeans of all ages are welcome to submit any written work they’d like, including personal experiences that they’d like to share in English. The winning entry will receive both a cash prize and handcrafted trophy; as well as being able to use its proceeds towards educational or community purposes.
This year’s competition is themed around resonance, looking at how literature can evoke feelings and memories. According to organizers, resonance was chosen because it represents an important theme for future consideration as the coronavirus pandemic continues its course; this marks the first time the prize has focused on it in all 30 years of operation.
As part of its theme, this year’s contest will include a writing competition on “resonance.” Winners of both main prizes – cash and trophy – may use them for educational or community uses and also support young writers through this award.
For the first time ever, The Singapore Prize will be hosted by a public sector organisation – National Environment Agency (NEA) – along with Arts Council of Singapore and Temasek Trust. This move aims to give budding authors access to industry experts as they increase their odds of success in competitions such as these. Furthermore, public participation can take place via workshops or seminars hosted by both organisations.
The National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Council will select finalists in each category for WAF 2024, taking place May 1-6th. Afterward, these artists will be invited to showcase their works there.
As Prince Charles touched down at Changi Airport, crowds of Singaporeans cheered in welcome. A video that detailed his achievements and work towards protecting the planet was shown before greetings were exchanged between audiences and him. He then visited the Rain Vortex, the world’s largest indoor waterfall that was lit green to commemorate his visit. At the United for Wildlife summit, Prince Henry met with conservationists and law enforcement officials from Singapore to discuss efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade, estimated at $20 billion annually. He also visited students at a school for deaf and hard of hearing students as part of his week-long journey to promote Earthshot Prize created by The Royal Foundation and launched in 2020; later travel plans include Cambodia and Myanmar before returning back home in UK.