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Busy weekends by our Central Singapore CDC with some awesome partners on the ground!

Central Singapore CDC, Community, MayorDenise PhuaSeptember 14, 2026Central Singapore CDC, Central Markets, The Purple Symphony, DOTS Academy, Financial Fitness

Coming Up in the Central District - Sep 2026

If you are living or working in the Central District, do check out the exciting programmes my CDC team and I are organising for you this coming month!

Central Singapore CDC, Community, MayorDenise PhuaSeptember 5, 2026Central Singapore CDC, Central Singapore Market, The Purple Symphony, e2i Skills and Career Fair

The Purple Symphony @ Singapore Botanic Gardens

For the first time, our musicians from The Purple Symphony came together to form their own performing groups — choosing the music, shaping the experience and leading it entirely on their own terms. A community where over 100 musicians, with and without disabilities, are seen for their talent, not their challenges.

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaAugust 31, 2026The Purple Symphony, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Central Singapore CDC

The Purple Symphony Concert 2026

With Purpose, Passion and lots of Practice, The Purple Symphony did it again.

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, Education, MayorDenise PhuaJune 22, 2026The Purple Symphony, Esplanade, Central Singapore CDC

The Purple Symphony's Around the World Concert

Do come support our musicians and performers and the cause of supporting inclusion and celebrating abilities!

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaJune 4, 2026The Purple Symphony, #DoGoodDistrict, Celebrate Abilities, Inclusion for All, Central Singapore CDC

The Purple Symphony X Inmates from Prisons Joint Performance

Sometimes, all it takes is a chance — to be seen, heard, and appreciated.

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaApril 29, 2026The Purple Symphony, Singapore Prison Services, Central Singapore CDC

The Purple Symphony in KL - Symphony of Friendship

Themed the ‘Symphony of Friendship’, this magical night celebrates the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring communities – and countries – together.

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaNovember 28, 2025The Purple Symphony, Temasek Foundation, Yayasan Raja Zarith Sofiah Negeri Johor Foundation, Central Singapore CDC, MCCY, Malaysia Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Celebrating our incredible musicians!

Join us in celebrating these incredible musicians—and many others—who make our community stronger and more vibrant!

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaJune 27, 2025The Purple Symphony, Central Singapore CDC

The Purple Symphony's 11th Annual Concert

Thankful for each of you who continue to walk this journey with us. May we keep finding ways to do good together

Central Singapore CDC, Community, MayorDenise PhuaJune 18, 2025The Purple Symphony, Celebrate Abilities, Support Inclusion, Do-Good District, Central Singapore CDC

Congratulations, Ling Kiong!

Congratulations to my talented friend and partner in service, Mr Quek Ling Kiong, for receiving the 2025 Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (SCCCA).

Central Singapore CDC, CommunityDenise PhuaMay 26, 2025SCCCA, The Purple Symphony, Central Singapore CDC

Kampong Glam Education Awards Presentation Ceremony

Heartened by our youths’ pure desire to serve!

Central Singapore CDC, Education, Mayor, MPDenise PhuaMay 19, 2025Kampong Glam Education Awards, Kampong Glam Youth Network, Central Singapore CDC, The Purple Symphony

The Purple Symphony Choir joined by Pathlight School Choir!

So proud of The Purple Symphony Choir and Pathlight singers!

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaJanuary 24, 2025The Purple Symphony, The Purple Symphony Choir, Central Singapore CDC, Singapore Chinese Orchestra

The Purple Symphony - Simply Fascinating!

It's amazing to see how music can be so intricately crafted through articulation, bringing different emotions and nuances to life.

Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaDecember 19, 2024The Purple Symphony, Support Inclusion, Celebrate Abilities, Central Singapore CDC

Highlights from The Purple Symphony's 10th Anniversary Concert

Created from scratch, The Purple Symphony is blessed by so many of you to reach its 10th year!

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, MayorDenise PhuaAugust 6, 2024The Purple Symphony, Central Singapore CDC

The Purple Symphony's 10th Anniversary Concert

Come celebrate The Purple Symphony’s 10th Anniversary. Book your tickets now at sistic.com.sg/events/purple0724

Central Singapore CDC, Community, MayorDenise PhuaJune 17, 2024Central Singapore CDC, The Purple Symphony, Support Inclusion, Celebrate Abilities

A Fruitful Saturday @ Central Singapore CDC

What a privilege to be part of all this! Thank you, everyone, who helped make this possible.

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, Education, MayorDenise PhuaMarch 11, 2024Central Singapore CDC, SkillsFuture, Give and Take Market, My Digital Bootcamp, Youth Careers, The Purple Symphony

The Purple Symphony @ The Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House

So proud of the musicians who never let what they cannot do, stop them from doing what they can!

Central Singapore CDC, Community, MayorDenise PhuaNovember 28, 2023The Purple Symphony, Temasek Foundation, Central Singapore CDC

The Purple Symphony @ The Istana National Day Reception

Our very own Singaporean inclusive orchestra of musicians with and without special needs; started by Central CDC and friends like Conductor Quek Ling Kiong - so proud of them all!

Central Singapore CDC, Mayor, DisabilitiesDenise PhuaAugust 11, 2023The Purple Symphony, Central Singapore CDC, National Day 2023

A Concert and Orchestra Like No Other

Into our 9th year, we are mighty grateful to see The Purple Symphony standing tall as a beacon of inclusivity. It has grown to more than 100 strong today, comprising our homegrown musical talents with and without disabilities.

Community, Central Singapore CDC, Disabilities, MP, MayorDenise PhuaJune 19, 2023The Purple Symphony, Central Singapore CDC

Ten more days till The Purple Symphony's Annual Concert 2023!

Are you ready to be blown away by the mesmerizing performances of our dedicated musicians?

Central Singapore CDC, Community, Disabilities, Education, Mayor, MPDenise PhuaJune 5, 2023The Purple Symphony, Celebrate Abilities, Support Inclusion, Central Singapore CDC, Autism Resource Centre, Pathlight School

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