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day that really boost my confidence,†CULTURE & EDUCATION
shares Chloe.
Eleven year old Chloe Chua
Speaking about her recent performance is a shining star especially
in Saudi Arabia and her experience after winning the 1st Prize
there Chloe says “ I like Saudi Arabia. in the Junior Division of the
We received a very warm welcome Menuhin Competition held
throughout our stay there and I found in Geneva in 2018.
the people are very friendly, polite and
helpful. The audience was very kind Chloe was selected through
and supportive. I felt very encouraged audition and admitted into
to perform there. Apart from that, I the Gifted Young Violinists
enjoyed the food in Saudi Arabia too. course at the Nanyang
Yes, I would definitely go again to Academy of Fine Arts
perform in Saudi Arabia if I am invited.†(NAFA), School of Young Talents (SYT) when she was 4 years old. Since 2012, she has
been under the tutelage of SYT String Programme Leader Mr Yin Ke.
The cultural landscape of Saudi Arabia
is changing at a rapid pace and it is fast For her talent and hard work, she was awarded many opportunities to participate in master
becoming a hub of cultural activities. classes and music festivals such as the New Virtuosi Queenswood Mastercourse held in U.K,
Since the opening of its doors to global and also the Singapore Violin festivals.
talent, people in Saudi Arabia have
been enjoying electrifying performances Chloe has also achieved outstanding results in other competitions, both locally and
of various world-class musicians and internationally. These awards mainly include, Singapore Biennial National Piano and
singers. The Saudi authorities are Violin Competition Junior Category 3rd Prize (2015), Thailand 4th International Strings
leaving no stone unturned to promote Competition, Junior Category Grand Winner (2015), the 24th Andrea Postacchini
local talent and to make the Kingdom International Violin Competition, held in Italy 2017, Junior Category 1st Prize, the 2nd
part of the global cultural revolution. Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians Violin Group A 3rd Prize
(2017), Singapore Biennial National Piano and Violin Competition Junior Category 1st
Prize (2017).
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