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  Hi

  We tried to get some press passes to cover the National Day Parade to be held next month. Alas! The organisers have told us they have their own select group of media chaps to cover the Parade for the public.

  That means we can't bring you pictures or details of the Parade first-hand - we have to glean the information from the local newspapers.

  Just why am I bringing this matter up? Well, for one thing, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to get the mid-level echelons of the Government to accord us due recognition. The Government itself, at the top level, encourages talent and wants local groups to be able to spread their wings far and wide. Here at getforme.com, I believe we have been able to deliver the goods - I think, overall, we have been able to give you what you want. And we are still trying to better ourselves in the name of progress. 

  Some of you have been happy with what we have been dishing out here. We try our level best. We have been working very hard to keep this website going. But, somewhere along the way, we also need the official government bodies to give us support. We are helping to promote Singapore! Let them help us promote Singapore too!

  I tried getting press accreditation some months back - but, I was turned down. Apparently, press accreditation for the Internet portals is something very new to the official body giving the approvals - we are not recognised at all. 

  Which brings me to an important point. I am wondering why local talents (I am not suggesting that getforme.com is a local talent) or setups (Yes! we belong here) go unnoticed here in Singapore until the wider audience of the world first finds favour with them.

  Why is it that accolades from overseas must come to local talents/setups first before the local support groups or official bodies recognise such talents/setups?

  Why can't it be the other way round? The Government wants Singapore to be a global arts centre. It has spelt out its goals clearly. But, why is it that these goals trickle down to the middle and lower rungs of Government?

  As long as fellow Singaporeans remain indifferent towards the efforts of their own kind, who can we blame when these local talents/setups are slow or even reluctant to share glory with fellow Singaporeans.

  It all boils down to the typical Singaporean mentality - we are sceptical of our own kind. To move ahead, we need to get rid of that bad habit. The Government can only lead the way. We must change our mindset.

Calliope - Festival of Women's Music And Poetry

Presented by Tampines Central CC Youth Group

Held at the Youth Park, "Calliope" would be celebrating and promoting local female musical talents. The concert will encompass all genres of music, from electronic to folk to rock music, and also showcase the talents of some budding female poets.

The poetry reading sessions and captivating acoustic sets will be performed from 4pm to 6pm, while the girl bands with music so passionate will rock the night away from 6pm to 10pm.

14 Jul 2001     4pm - 10.30pm     Youth Park

Admission is FREE. For the latest updates, click HERE!