SINGAPORE, August 2025 — The 2025 Singapore International Arts Festival for Children & Youth, one of Asia-Pacific’s premier platforms for young artistic talent, concluded with resounding success this August. The festival attracted nearly 1,000 emerging artists from Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and beyond, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through a three-dimensional program of artistic performances, elite school exchanges, and immersive cultural exploration.
The opening ceremony and core performances took place on August 12 at the National University of Singapore, where young performers showcased vocal, instrumental, dance, and language arts. Singaporean institutions presented classical Chinese dance performances to extend a symbolic welcome to delegates from China, while over 25 primary and secondary schools from Singapore and Malaysia highlighted Southeast Asia’s vibrant youth artistry.
A standout feature was the festival’s educational immersion route. Participants toured NUS’s campus and visited the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, experiencing world-class arts education firsthand. A delegation also traveled to Kuala Lumpur, where students from a Malaysian school welcomed Chinese peers with traditional Chinese lion dance performances, followed by joint artistic collaborations and face-to-face dialogues.
Jointly organized by the Singapore International Artist Culture Point and the Hong Kong Musicians & Dancers Association, the festival leverages the global network of Chinese partner TIMESTAR to provide youth with high-impact international platforms. The annual event alternates host locations across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Mainland China.
（Chinese Exchange Group Poses for Group Photo with Kuala Lumpur Students）
The festival transcended competition, emphasizing shared artistic growth and intercultural understanding. As Singaporean and Malaysian students collaborated with counterparts from Greater China, the event embodied Singapore’s role as a nexus for pan-Asian artistic exchange.
Organizers affirmed plans to expand future editions, integrating broader regional participation and deeper educational partnerships to nurture the next generation of global artists.
