PANEL DISCUSSION
6 Oct, 6–7.30PM
The Substation Theatre
Free Admission
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A panel of speakers from different fields who have addressed the Singapore Girl in their research, will share their perspectives and readings of her.
Academic Dr. Simon Obendorf will speak from a perspective of gender politics, and how the Singapore Girl has been shaped according to the demands of the state; author Koh Buck Song will reflect on the value of the Singapore Girl as an ambassador for brand Singapore; and artist John Clang will speak about her from the angle of nostalgia, and how she anchors us to a sense of national identity.
Speakers:
John Clang (Artist)
Koh Buck Song (Writer)
Dr. Simon Obendorf (Academic)
Moderated by Alan Oei (Artistic Director of The Substation)
Part of Singapore Girl, or Heritage Deployed
The Substation’s 2018 programme season,
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When: 6 Oct 2018, 6pm - 7.30pm
By: The Substation
