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Good evening Minister Lebroc, Mr Cateris, distinguished guests,
ladies and gentlemen. It
is with great honor that I accept
this distinguished Patron of the Arts Award on behalf of my
company, Rosebud Associates.
This is the third consecutive time that we have
received this award. This is
the highest order of recognition conferred by the Regional arts
Committee to individuals or organizations who have
contributed/given/donated at
least US$1 million to major arts projects within five years.
Over the past seven
years. Rosebud Associates has channeled more than US$5 million
towards sponsorship of the arts in the region. One of our
primary/main objectives in
arts sponsorship is to promote
public awareness and appreciation of the arts, as well as
contribute to the vitality and development of the regional local
arts scene.
We have been championing the arts
since 1998, and we have always
worked closely with the Regional arts Committee
and other financial institutions to support budding talents, and
also bring in renowned artistes and groups from
overseas/abroad to broaden
the cultural experience here. This award highlights our
commitment to the development of the arts.
This year, we are once again
proud to be a major sponsor of the Regional Arts Festival for
the fifth consecutive year. Our continued support is underpinned
by the belief that this regional festival s an excellent way to
elevate the region into an
international arts capital. This will greatly
benefit/enhance/boost
tourism and the economy as well.
We are proud to present Mr Philip Cateris, the legendary
composer, for your entertainment
this evening. He has been helpful in
bringing/introducing music to the masses, and is well
known for his inventive use of household appliances as musical
instruments. Thank you. |
