Publication Type

News Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

5-2017

Abstract

In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan shared his views on the opening of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), located in the financial district. He noted that the opening of the SCCC, established by the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations, marks another milestone in Singapore’s multiracialism, adding that Chinese Singaporeans can also manifest their identity and culture without being perceived to be exclusive or domineering.Comparing the SCCC to the Chinese Cultural Centre (CCC), established by China’s government during China’s President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Singapore in November 2015, Associate Prof Tan said although Singapore and China share a common cultural heritage, the culture and identity of both countries will continue to develop differently. He emphasised that the SCCC and CCC can help both countries cultivate a deeper respect and richer appreciation of each other’s arts and culture.

Discipline

Asian Studies | Sociology of Culture

Research Areas

Public International Law, Regional and Trade Law

Publication

Today

First Page

40

Last Page

41

ISSN

7237-4163

Publisher

Singapore Mediacorp Press

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