FRCS Fundraising for Rotary-SIT Mangrove Conservatory Project

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Fundraising Chair: PP Ching Kwock Wing

On 25 August 2025, the Singapore–China Gala Symphony Concert promo posters were launched across MRT train cabins along the East–West Line. Reaching hundreds of thousands of daily commuters, it highlights FRCS as the distinguished brand in connecting people and music.

In appreciation of your donation of every $300 donation, you will receive a 2.5 tax credit. FRCS shall also present a Tier 2 Concert ticket valued at $128.00. Much appreciate your assistance.

May I also humbly seek your support to forward this to your friends and network. Thanks. 🙏

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The development of symphonic culture between China and Singapore, and its contribution to bilateral friendship, could not have been achieved without the dedication of two key figures:

1. Mr Zhou Keng, Director of the Shanghai Nine Trees Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Mr William Wei, 27-year-old Singaporean pianist

This Singapore–China Gala Symphony Concert has been initiated and realised through their efforts. From childhood, William Wei demonstrated exceptional musical talent and quickly emerged among Singapore’s gifted musicians. In 2008, he became the only pianist that year to receive the National Arts Council’s Gifted Young Musicians’ Bursary, supported by the Rotary Club of Singapore East, which enabled him to pursue advanced studies at leading arts institutions in New York. Despite his young age, he has already received numerous international awards. More importantly, he has consistently devoted himself to advancing China–Singapore friendship and cultural exchange. He warmly welcomed the Nine Trees Philharmonic Orchestra to Singapore and personally travelled to Shanghai on multiple occasions for visits and exchanges. His family background also carries symbolic significance — his grandfather was an Eighth Route Army veteran who later transferred to the Fujian Grain Department.

William Wei has been invited for scheduling an exclusive interview with Jiefang Daily. With abundant written and video coverage, he is also recognised as one of the featured artists of the 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.