Singapore Prize 2022 Shortlist Announced
The Singapore prize is a biennial award given to authors who have written about Singapore. The prize is administered by the Singapore Book Council, and its winner receives a cash prize of $3,000, along with a trophy. It is one of the largest literary prizes in Asia, and it is second in size only to the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, which has a value of $35,000.
The winner of this year’s prize will be announced at a ceremony in March 2022. The winning entry will be selected by a panel of judges, including Qian Zhou, Martin Beaver, Martin T:son Engstroem and Mihaly Szcs. The prize is a joint award of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, the Singapore Management University, and Singapore Institute of Technology. The prize honours individuals who have made significant contributions to pushing the boundaries of Singapore’s research and innovation landscape.
This year’s shortlist includes two non-fiction titles with a historical slant: Leluhur: The History of Kampong Gelam by Hidayah Amin, who delves into the history of this heritage royal building in Singapore’s heartlands, and Reviving Qixi: The Forgotten Seven Sisters Festival by Lynn Wong Yuqing and Lee Kok Leong, which explores a Chinese festival that has been lost to time. The list also features a work of literary fiction, catskull by Myle Yan Tay.
As Singapore continues to develop as a global hub for the food, travel, tech and beauty industries, this prize seeks to recognise and celebrate the best of Singapore’s local brands and products. The winners will be able to showcase their unique branding and marketing strategies that distinguish them from their competition, as well as showcase their products in the world’s leading markets.
The Royal visit will also mark the launch of the United for Wildlife summit, which brings together law enforcement agencies, conservation groups and businesses from around the world to combat the illegal trade in wildlife, which is estimated to be worth $20 billion annually. William will also meet with Singaporeans to learn more about their efforts in the fight against the trade.
The Royal Visit will also feature a special performance by violinists Dmytro Udovychenko, Anna Agafia Egholm and Angela Sin Ying Chan. The three will perform at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, and participate in a public concert with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. The performances will be streamed live on Facebook. The event will be free, and tickets will be available from 10 November at SingPost outlets, SISTIC, and AXS. For more information, visit the official website.