China News Service, February 14. According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, on February 13 local time, the Singapore Fujian Association held the first online Spring Festival event in the form of a temple fair, "New Year Art Collection", using technology to continue the tradition of Chinese New Year gatherings and promote it online. Fujian traditional culture.
The event invited 50 guests to attend the event on-site, and more than 200 representatives of clan associations, members of the Hokkien Huay Kuan, and staff of the affiliated schools of the Hokkien Huay Kuan participated simultaneously online.
In his speech, Chairman of Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cai Qisheng emphasized that the Hokkien Huay Kuan must keep pace with the times. He said, "Hokkien Hokkien Huay Kuan has a history of 182 years. While focusing on traditional values, it also has the courage to innovate. All the programs of 'New Year Art Festival' are broadcast live. It is not a pre-recording. The new crown epidemic has forced everyone to reduce face-to-face contact. We must rely on the power of science and technology to continue to maintain contact with more than 5,000 members, nearly 1,000 school staff, and community partners.” Cai Qisheng also mentioned that by the end of 2022, Fujian The Guild Hall will host the Fujian Cultural Festival, which will present more exciting cultural and entertainment performances.
It is reported that this Spring Festival program includes the introduction of Hokkien songs and slang, traditional Nanyin, Hokkien nursery rhymes, Chinese dances and lantern origami, all of which are presented in a relaxed, interesting and interactive way, reflecting the subtleties of Hokkien and Chinese culture. .
Online attendees can freely choose to enter different venues to participate in their favorite cultural programs, just like visiting a temple fair.
Among them, the lantern making and the traditional Nanyin hosted by Xiangling Music Club are all conducted in English, providing a window for compatriots and young people to understand Chinese culture and Fujian characteristic art.