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Founded in 2005, the Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) is a charity supported by MOM and is approved as Institute of Public Character (IPC), with key objectives of:

(a) Skills Training: To add value to the skillsets of foreign domestic workers (FDWs) working in Singapore to enhance their future employability and benefit their employers and local community as a whole. 
(b) Social Support: Provide a 24-hour helpline, Befrienders Service, free mediation, pro bono legal assistance and a humanitarian assistance fund for FDWs.
(c) Work-Life Balance: Setup a clubhouse to provide social, recreational and educational activities for FDWs.

In support of Migrant workers in Singapore and of female welfare, BOWEN served as a silver sponsor for FWD Day 2019 which provided awards, entertainment and educational opportunities for them.

In support of Singapore's Covid19 control efforts, BOWEN directors donated and distributed Masks to different local communities, volunteered in temperture-taking control measures, distributed Sanitizers and Vaccination Drives, and countered fake-news with official information.

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is the largest and longest-running film event in Southeast Asia.  Founded in 1987, SGIFF has been an integral contributor and catalyst of the independent film industry in Singapore and its region.

In support of Singapore International Film Festival 2017 and Busan International Film Festival 2018, BOWEN supported via bids during the SGIFF auction and travelled to Korea Busan for the BIFF red carpet opening ceremony.

For SAF Day Rededication Ceremony held at Jurong Town Hall, BOWEN reaffirmed its loyalty and commitment to the defence of Singapore, in the annual 1 July commemoration event, and to encourage & support Total Defence.

In support of multicultural exchange and understanding, Bowen supports the "Taste of Nanyang" television series which featured foods, heritage buildings and heritage arts from the 5 largest clan-groups of Hokkien, Teochew, Hakka, Hainanese, Cantonese and Peranakan within Singapore, and IRIR Harmony Day Games held for various racial & religious groups competing in fun games throughout Malay, Indian, Chinese, Eurasian heritage sites in Singapore.

In support of Art-patronage and Venue-sponsorships, Bowen sponsors an Esplanade Backstage Tour and an Esplanade Concert Hall & Grounds tour for SCCCI Career Women from various sectors. Food-catering and networking-sharing was also provided to explain how the business community can leverage on Esplanade's Arts Programs, Performance Venues and Festival Seasons to provide their own corporate brand-visibility, enhance corporate image & entertainment value towards clients & staffs, and to identify a niche-marketing strategy by tiered sponsorship-amounts in various Arts-Sponsorship programs and Patron of the Arts awards. 

In advocacy of Women Entreprenuerships & Financial Development, Bowen sponsors the food-catering in the networking-sharing talk by CWG Founders Ms Claire Chiang and Dr Gan See Kheem at SCCCI Jurong Town Hall Auditorium for 500pax. 

BOWEN supports the SCCCI contingent in May2018 for exploring joint-business opportunities in education, real estate, technology and transport.

Following a tradition first established in 2011, RI and the Old Rafflesians' Association once again invited all Rafflesians to come together for its double anniversary dinner at the West Ballroom of Resorts World Convention Centre.

In celebrating RI's 195th and the ORA's 95th Anniversaries, the 4th Gryphon Award was conferred upon a very special Rafflesian, Professor Emeritus Lim Pin. 

A miniature Raffles Archives & Museum was set up and Alums from the Bras Basah and Mount Sinai campuses were invited to add their names to a special community artwork being prepared for the school's bicentennial and the ORA's centennial in 2023 by alumnus Yuen Kum Cheong (RI'85, RJC'87), titled 'We Were Here/Here We Are'.

BOWEN's Ms Anne Lee was proud to organize a table of Rafflesian families spanning across 3 generations, in support of the the gala dinner and the Raffles Scholarship Series.

Each Raffles Scholarship provides out-of-pocket allowance for needy students whose family's per capita income is below $1,000. The evening was a great occasion to underscore commitment to Raffles Institution for the work that the school does in helping students flourish into their best selves, while also catching up with our old friends & families.

The Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) is the biennial multi-sporting event under the regulation of Southeast Asian Games Federation with supervision by International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), to foster friendship and competition for sports participants from 11 countries of Southeast Asia.

The Southeast Asian Games is one of the 5 sub-regional Games of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA); the other games include the Central Asian Games, the East Asian Youth Games, the South Asian Games, and the West Asian Games.

BOWEN is proud to support the 29th SEA Games as part of the Singapore Team-Nila contingent, with cheerleading roles for the games of Swimming, Football and Gymnastics held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2017. 

Inspirational life-affirming music making is at the heart of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. Centered in one of the world's most dynamic countries, YST is unique placed to offer a distinct & powerful contemporary Asian voice.

Founded in 2003, YST has quickly established a reputation as Asia's most exciting international conservatory and one of the world's most distinctive. Keenly focused on nurturing identity as a driver for excellence, YST is primarily an undergraduate institution offering full financial support for all 220 BMus students with support from Yong Loo Lin Trust and other donors.  

BOWEN is proud to be recognized into the Dean's Circle of Donors, for 2018-2022, for supporting YST in its financial support to YST's students and programs.

Alongside the BMus programmes in instrumental performance, voice, composition and Audio Arts & Science, YST's new majors in Music & Society and Music, Collaboration & Production offer ever-more ways to engage aspirant professional musicians in full-time study.

YST also hosts a vibrant performance calendar with around 200 concerts annually, featuring students and faculty alonside internaational artists and ensembles.  YST's community engagement and professional integration program has extensive local, regional and global reach.  YST's students are supported to find their own distinctive pathways into the world through exchanges, festivals, competitions and projects.  More broadly, YST is part of a range of international networks & partnerships, which further enhance the educational experience and ensure YST continues to evolve as a music conservatory.

BOWEN was a sponsor of Private Parts by famous Singaporean playwright Mr Michael Chiang held in Singapore Drama Theatre throughout November 2018.

After an international tour of over 200 shows that saw widespread acclaim and sold-out performances in Taiwan, China, and the US, and standing ovations in Singapore in 2009 and 2012, The Village returns to Esplanade to mark its 10th anniversary. Co-produced by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Performance Workshop. BOWEN is a proud sponsor of "The Village" held on 25-27 May 2018 in Esplanade Theatre.

Experience the joys and trials of three families over three generations in a moving production that recaptures the spirit of the village communities, preserves this rapidly disappearing culture and heritage of Taiwan’s Dependents’ Villages, and tells a poignant Mi story that is no less different from Singapore’s.

In the late 1940s, Taiwan experienced an influx of new immigrants from China who were subsequently housed in what became known as Dependents’ Villages. What were supposed to be temporary homes became permanent ones, and a thriving subculture emerged that would vibrantly colour Taiwan’s cultural heritage forever. These villages thrived for nearly half a century and more than 800 villages existed, each with their own unique culture and community. Today, less than 200 remain. Inspired by and based on a variety of real-life immigrant experiences, The Village brings you into the lives of these displaced people during this significant period in the history of Taiwan.

Starring a stunning musical by Singapore Cultural Medallion Winner Mr Dick Lee, with international acclaimed singing sensation Ms Kit Chan (as Empress Dowager Cixi), Ms Cheryl Tan (as imperial conbubine Yehenara), Sebastian Tan (famous for Broadway Beng). Stephanie Leigh (famous for Mary Poppins on Broadway) and Earl Carpenter (famous for Les Miserable in West End and Broadway).

China's ancient history comes to life in a spectacular soulful tale of Empress Dowager Cixi, as she journeys through dark secrets, rumours, love, betrayel and power, played on a stunning set, beautiful costumes in the beautiful Esplanade Theatre. 

BOWEN is proud to be a sponsor of Singapore Repertory Theatre and Esplanade for presenting "Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress", in support of Artistic Innovation and Creative works.

BOWEN supports the Singapore Dance Theatre's fundraising dinner which featured a private performance in the SDT Founder's Studio, a dinner with GOH President Tony Tan at the SDT premises and private conversations & photographic with ballet dancers on 28 April 2017.

Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) is founded in 1988 by Goh Soo Khim and Anthony Then. This is Singapore's premier professional dance company with six performance seasons annually, including "Ballet Under the Stars" at Fort Canning Park, Esplanade full-length ballet classics, and three international choreography works annually.

The Company's performance repertoire covers a wide range from classical to contemporary ballet, from renowned choreographers Goh Choo-San, George Balachine, Staton Welch, Ma Cong, Val Caniparoli, Graham Lustig, David Dawson, Jorma Elo, Edmund Stripe, Kinsun Chan, Edwaard Liang, Nils Christe, Toru Shimazaki, Christina Chan and Natalie Weir.  From 2008 to 2017, SDT has added an impressive 27 world premieres & 16 company premiers.

Huayi, Pesta Raya and Kalaa Utsavam showcases the works of outstanding artists of all genres, be they traditional or contemporary, mainstream or cutting-edge, by providing them with a platform on which they can present their works to international audiences in Singapore. It introduces audiences to works that reveal the unique individual voices of artists and allows audiences to reflect on different perspectives and interpretations of what it means to be Chinese/Malay/Indian."

Annually, Huayi will take place in February, Pesta Raya will take place in August and Kalaa Utsavam in November.

BOWEN is a proud sponsor of Huayi, Pesta Raya and Kalaa Utsavam Festivals of Arts, in support of Artistic Community-Engagement and Multicultural performances.

BOWEN was a proud supporter in leading the Singapore Kwangtung Hui Kuan contingent, and served as choreographer, event-organizer and teacher to 55pax youth team in Chingay's Travelling Dance and WeCare Banners parades, of which both were highlights within Chingay.

Singapore National Arts Council (NAC) organizes the annual Patron of the Arts Awards to honour corporations and individuals whose support and patronage sustains and advances the arts in Singapore.

Thanks to the generous contributions by patrons who have offered financial support, resources, skills and time, Singapore’s arts scene has grown and flourished over the years.

Instituted in 1983, the Patron of the Arts Awards celebrate and recognise organisations and individuals who have contributed significantly towards the development of the arts. We deeply appreciate these contributions that have helped the arts to grow and be accessible to all.

BOWEN is proud to receive the Supporter of the Arts Award for 2012-2015, and Friend of the Arts Award in 2016-2017, and Patron of the Arts in 2018 for the unwavering support of Community-Arts, Free-Programs, Cultural Festivals and Artistic Innovations. 

Singapore and Ireland have a long history of cultural ties and close relations since early 1800's.

The Singapore Ireland Fund is an international network of philantrophic organizations which has raised over US$ 500 million for 1,300 charitable causes since its 1976 establishment in USA and is a registered Institution of Public Character in Singapore.

The Singapore Ireland Fund is dedicated to using its global and local network to strengthen the Singapore Ireland relationship, through consistent support of education, culture and arts, sports and community relations, honoring such common Asian and Irish values and importance placed by both sides.

On 3 November 2012, Singapore Ireland Fund Emerald Ball was held at The St Regis Hotel with Guest of Honour Singapore Senior Minister Professor S. Jayakumar. The event was also graced by several other distinguished guests including Minister in the Prime Minister’s office Ms Lim Hwee Hua, Irish Ambassador to Singapore HE Joseph Hayes, High Commissioner of New Zealand HE Peter Hamilton, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Commission HE Holger Standertskjold, Australia High Commissioner HE Douglas Chester, along with many prominent heads of businesses and socialites. Irish band CRAN together with young Singaporean flautist James Chan and talented 12 yrs old harpist Ms Brianna David played traditional and modern tunes.

BOWEN was a successful bidder at the 2012 Singapore Ireland Fund Emerald Ball auction for the Oil-Painting "A New Day" by Nguyen Phan Khoa, in support of Asian Painting Arts.

BOWEN is proud to continue its funding-support to the Singapore Ireland Fund in 2017 & 2018,in support of all the charitable projects championed by the Fund, through bidding of various Artworks by ASEAN and Asian Artists.

St. John Singapore has a long history as a voluntary secular organisation for both Adults and Students, serving the community with First Aid, Ambulance Service, Home Nursing, Brigade training and School Bursaries. Its ambulance members and nursing members perform voluntary First Aid and Transport of Casualties coverage duties during National events, sports and other events.  

BOWEN Director Anne Lee is appointed Zone President of St. John's Singapore.

Hailed as an enduring classic in contemporary Chinese Theatre, Tea House, written by noted Chinese Playwright and writer Lao She, was premiered by the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1958. Tea House offers a riveting peek into the microcosmos of Beijing thought the tumultuous first half of the 20th century.  

Pesta Raya invites you to discover and treasure our rich heritage that is intrinsically rooted to its traditions but yet constantly evolving. Pesta Raya celebrates the icons and treasures of a culture and a community marked by its own diversity and richness.

Kalaa Utsavam is an annual festival that celebrates Indian arts during the festive period of Deepavali - the Festival of Lights. Launched in 2002 as a three-day festival, Kalaa Utsavam has since grown into a 10-day festival that presents an exciting selection of classical to contemporary performances by acclaimed Indian artists from Singapore and beyond.

BOWEN was a proud sponsor of Tea House, Pesta Raya and Kalaa Utsavam Arts Festivals.

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH) organises its Annual Charity Golf for fundraising towards eldercare services in Singapore. 

BOWEN invited & hosted corporate friends on 27th November 2014 and 18 July 2013 at Tanah Merah Golf Club. 

BOWEN was the proud Bronze Sponsor for 6 years running,
& served on the KWSH Charity Golf Fundraising Committee.

Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE) under the Ministry of Home Affairs seeks to enhance the employability of offenders and prepare them for their eventual reintegration into the national workforce by focusing on four main building blocks of training, work, employment assistance and community engagement.

BOWEN's Ms Anne Lee was awarded the Model Supervisor Award 2013 for its SCORE program-collaboration, workplace-training and guidance to ex-prisoners returning to the workplace. 

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH), established in 1910, is the oldest charity hospital in Singapore and is 102 years old till date. 

In collaboration with Singapore's leading & renowned music composer, Iskandar Ismail, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH) held a Charity Concert on the evening of 13 December 2012. This fund raising event comes at a crucial time for KWSH as it continues on its efforts to raise funds for its redevelopment project. The project will enable us to sustain our noble mission of providing healthcare services to the needy elderly. Sharing this meaningful moment with us was our Guest-Of-Honour for the night, Mr Lawrence Wong, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information. 

The two hour show juxtaposed different east-west melodies and dance genres; giving a twist to classic and pop songs. A whimsical soiree of songs from across Asia and appealed to the discerning oldies lover with well-known songs such as Ban Jin Ba Liang, Xin Fu Zhi Ge and Hong Dou Xiang Shi. The many guest vocalists who comprised a fusion of local artists such as Cheryl Wee, Amni Musfirah and foreign artists such as Ding Fan, Wang Chuang, Huang Xi and Jiang Wen Tuan also crooned off to various hit songs while backed by a strong orchestra. For the rest of us who are not regular cultural aficionados of Chinese opera and classical music, the luxuriant arrangement done by Iskandar Ismail made it all literally music to our ears.

This concert was made possible only with a tremendous amount of time and work granted by many such as Concert producer Mary Anne and KWSH Concert Organizing & Fundraising Chairperson Terene Seow together with her committee members; all of whom have in one way or another, helped made this event a success.

The concert, which entailed a production cost of S$107,370.58, ended on a high note with a sum of S$1,943,650.95 million raised by the end of the night. This was made possible thanks to the generosity of the many donors who came forward to support our cause.

BOWEN was proud to be the Emerald Sponsor of the KWSH Charity Concert, and part of the KWSH Concert Organizing & Fundraising Committee.

BOWEN Director Anne Lee was invited to speak at the 4th World Chinese Forum, held at Melbourne, Australia, which took place on 12-13 November 2012

She spoke about "Global Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness - Connecting Diasporas, Building Linkages" along with fellow speakers Tan Sri Lim KIm Yew, Founder of Mines Resort City and Patron, Mr Phillip Fan and Dr Vijay Eswaran.

2,200 people participated in the "SFCCA Heritage Walkathon" on 11 November 2012. The event aims at promoting healthy well-being and the rich heritage found throughout Chinatown area, as well as cross-interaction between our heartlanders and new immigrants.

Beginning at UOB Plaza Atrium, participants made a 4km journey along Telok Ayer, Maxwell Road and New Bridge Road rich in culture and history. Participants followed the footsteps of Singapore's forefathers by passing by clan associations, temples and preserved monuments which are truly unique to Singapore.

BOWEN sponsored the event by providing 2000 goodie bags, 280 safety vests, event-management, program-management, stage-performances.

The Tan Kah Kee Foundation 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala took place on 21 July 2012 a the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, with Guest-of-Honour President Tony Tan Keng Yam. The Tan Kah Kee Foundation was established to honour Mr Tan Kah Kee, a well-known philanthropist, educator and social reformer. The Tan Kah Kee Foundation today supports higher education, encourages young minds in the spirit of discovery and creativity, and preserves the memory of our social and business pioneers who made Singapore what it is today. BOWEN donated to the Gala Dinner in support of higher education.

A Mid-Autumn Celebration is an annual Chinese festival held in celebration of the mid-autumn festival, Chinese artists and traditional art forms. Through traditional Chinese performances, workshops and talks, it seeks to inspire and expose audiences to the intricacies of Chinese language, arts and culture. Featuring both ticketed and free programs, highlights of the festival include Chinese opera, ensemble performances, puppetry, dance, lantern riddles, cross talk and the popular lantern walkabout.

With its seventh run from 6 – 11 Sep 2011, the festival is set to bring a delightful and colourful array of Chinese traditional programmes for everyone!

BOWEN was a proud sponsor of Moonfest 2011 and Huayi 2011.

艺满中秋是滨海艺术中心一年一度的中秋庆典艺术节。自2005年开办以来, 艺满中秋每一年都准备一系列售票演出及免费节目，为观众带来许多具中华传统色彩的演出与活动。这些节目包括了戏曲演出、民乐演出、常青老歌、偶戏、相声、猜灯谜及每年必备大人小孩都期盼的滨海提灯会等。

另外，我们也通过特别策划的各类学习工作坊,希望加强孩子们对华文与传统中华文化的认知与兴趣。

BOWEN Director Anne Lee was invited to speak at the Asia Pacific Family Office Conference in Panel Discussion on 26th October 2010. 

The Panel discussed about educating the next generation and imparting investment & business know how for a smooth transition & lasting legacy, specifically:

• Cultivating the next generation of wealth holders for the family office: what kind of education do they need in business and investments?
• Ensuring an inherent knowledge of the family business: identify what they need to know, how to teach them, and where to begin
• Understand how to identify talent within the next generation to ensure a smooth transition • Instilling the importance of sustainability: ensuring your children plan and invest for the future of your family wealth

Singapore Chinese Girls' School 110th Anniversary Dinner took place on 25 July 2009, at Raffles Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel. 

BOWEN was a successful bidder at their auction for the Ink-Calligraphy of the School Song "Glad that I live am I" by ex-Principal Ms Rosalind Heng. Director Anne Lee & several alumni organized 4 tables of ardent alumni, in support of the school values of sincerity, courage, generosity and service. 

Singapore Chinese Girls' School 120th Annivery Dinner took place on 14 Sept 2019, at Shangrila.

BOWEN was a successful bidder at their auction for some Artworks.