Keppel opens door to arts and learning for kids

Singapore

KEPPEL Corporation and its companies are giving students opportunities to broaden their knowledge base and exposure.

In Singapore, it does this through Keppel Nights, a programme that provides subsidised tickets to arts events in a drive aimed at encouraging interest in them.

Keppel Nights was set up in 2008, but since 2013, Keppel has partnered with The Esplanade to make arts and culture performances more accessible for around 20,000 students from over 70 Singapore schools.

The partnership was extended last week in conjunction with Keppel Corporation's 50th anniversary; this year, the programme expanded its reach to include sensory-friendly performances for audiences with special needs s…