The Purple Symphony (TPS) – Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra of musicians with and without disabilities – will bring audiences a heartfelt medley of familiar local tunes in a moving tribute to Singapore’s 60th birthday.
Audiences can also expect the first-ever live performance of this year’s NDC song, Ties That Bloom, by Hady Mirza, now available on melisten.
Aside from performances, from 4.30pm, concert-goers can enjoy the pre-concert activities including the Taste zone, a vibrant food street featuring local dishes such as popiah and laksa.
At the Play booths, visitors can play classic childhood games like oversized eraser battles, pick-up sticks, goli, or try their luck at nostalgic tikam-tikam booths.
Finally, the Create section will allow visitors to pen heartfelt wishes for the nation on giant tingkat installations located at each gate, capture treasured memories at family-friendly art displays and enjoy craft activities – including neonwire crafting and satay keychain workshops.
For those seeking a special keepsake, exclusive T-shirts from Mediacorp’s inaugural Design Pompipi Competition will be available via blind boxes at S$10 each. Featuring the six winning designs from the kids category, each shirt captures youthful visions of what Singapore means to them.
All proceeds from sales will support Gardens by the Bay’s community outreach initiative Gift of Gardens, which provides Singapore residents who may not have the resources to visit or are individuals with disabilities, free access to the conservatories.
The concert will air on mewatch, Channel 5 and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube on Saturday, Aug 16, from 7.30pm to 9pm.
Visit www.sg60.mediacorp.sg/ndc/ for more information.
