48-MEMBER CULTURAL MISSION TO KUCHING, BRUNEI TOWN AND JESSELTON

Legislative Assembly of Singapore · 27 June 1962 · 2nd Legislative Assembly

Official Report, 27 June 1962, Vol 18, Issue 1 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)

G. KandasamyLee Siew Choh
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Dr Lee Siew Choh asked the Minister for Culture what was the total cost incurred in the sending of the 48-member Cultural Mission to Kuching, Brunei Town and Jesselton in April, 1962; and what was the amount collected in respect of the shows in each place of tour.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture (Mr G. Kandasamy) (for the Minister for Culture): The total cost incurred in sending the 48-member Cultural Mission to Kuching, Brunei Town and Jesselton in April 1962 was $36,709.50.

The amounts collected from the sale of tickets at the indoor performances given by the Mission are as follows:- $ Kuching 900 Brunei Town 1,500 Jesselton 1,600

Dr Lee Siew Choh: Could the Parliamentary Secretary also inform us how many of the troupe who went along were professional entertainers and how many were amateurs?

Mr Kandasamy: There were 39 artistes, comprising 13 musicians, 21 dancers and five singers. The actual number of professional artistes as against amateur artistes is not available. But if the Member gives me notice, I shall supply it.

Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 27 June 1962. Republished on SGParliament.