DBS donates S$3.5 million to Esplanade
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Vivien Ang
DBS donated S$3.5 million to Esplanade on Friday (Apr 28) in support of the full range of free programmes that will be presented at its Outdoor Theatre every Friday, weekend and public holiday..
The venue will, therefore, be recognised as the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade for the next five years.
The bank’s spokesperson said that Esplanade, as an arts centre, creates opportunities for different groups of people, including the underserved communities, to experience arts. “This partnership is rooted in our common vision to help uplift the community and pave the way towards a more inclusive and socially-conscious Singapore.”
Karen Ngui, DBS group head of strategic marketing and communications, and board member of DBS Foundation, said: “With the myriad of uncertainties we all face – be it the pandemic, inflation concerns or geopolitical tensions – it is even more important that we find light in our daily lives and develop a greater sense of community to uphold one another.”
Yvonne Tham, chief executive officer, The Esplanade, concurred and added that the Outdoor Theatre has become an indispensable part of civic life at the Marina Bay and is a key part of what makes Singapore’s cityscape dynamic and inclusive. “This stage has also provided countless opportunities for Singapore artists, particularly emerging musicians and performers… we are encouraged that DBS has stepped forward to share and grow these efforts in bringing diverse people together.”
The bank will also be bringing its own series of programmes for the public at the venue from May 3, and will run mostly on the first and last Wednesday of every month.
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Titled DBS Perspectives @ Esplanade, the line-up seeks to bring diverse segments of the community together to explore and connect on societal themes – with topics ranging from intergenerational dynamics to sustainability concerns.
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