On February 18, Singapore’s Minister for Development, Desmond Lee, officially opened the Gemilang Kampong Gelam Festival and Ramadan Bazaar. The occasion demonstrates the government’s dedication to both tourism and cultural preservation.
The government has taken steps to aid these efforts, such as creating an inter-agency task force and a limited liability business with a guarantee. These actions are intended to preserve Kampong Gelam’s cultural heritage while increasing its economy.
Kampong Gelam is one of Singapore’s oldest districts and has a rich cultural past. It continues to be a centre for historic companies and customs that add to its lively ambience. To strike a balance between historical preservation and corporate expansion, the Kampong Gelam Alliance has worked with consultants, ministries, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) during the last three years.
Little India and Chinatown are two more historic districts that are essential to maintaining Singapore’s cultural character. Businesses in these sectors face difficulties, however, due to shifting consumer tastes and growing expenses.
The new task force will address this by concentrating on two main areas: improving infrastructure and placemaking strategies and assisting heritage enterprises through workforce development, skills transfer, and modernisation.
