The Fullerton Heritage Awarded The Highest Accolade - The Distinguished Patron Of The Arts Award by National Arts Council

SINGAPORE, 21 July 2016 –The Fullerton Heritage has been awarded the National Arts Council’s Distinguished Patron of the Arts Award for its contribution to the development of the arts and culture in Singapore. The award was presented to General Manager of The Fullerton Heritage Giovanni Viterale by Grace Fu, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, at an awards ceremony held yesterday at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Since 2013, the company has been recognised for its strong support towards promoting the growth of arts, making it accessible to a wider audience. Year on year, more resources are allocated to ensure the advancement of the arts in Singapore. The council awarded The Fullerton Heritage with the Associate of the Arts award 2013. In 2014, The Fullerton Heritage received the Friend of the Arts award and subsequently in 2015, The Fullerton Heritage was recognised as Patron of the Arts.

"We are honoured to receive this award from the National Arts Council and endeavour to partner Singapore arts institutions further to support the development of the arts scene. Through our contributions, we hope to grow a culture which will appreciate and immerse themselves in the world of arts, where meaning and beauty lie,” said Mr Giovanni Viterale, General Manager of The Fullerton Heritage.

ABOUT THE FULLERTON HERITAGE
Located where the dynamic developments of Marina Bay intersect with the world famous Singapore skyline, and where the historic district meets the future, The Fullerton Heritage precinct is the focal point for waterfront fine dining, upscale shopping and entertainment. The waterfront development’s architecture combines both the historical and contemporary, adding vibrancy to the area’s long-established cultural heritage within the Civic District. A landmark destination steeped in Singapore’s illustrious history, the precinct consists of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, The Fullerton Waterboat House, One Fullerton, The Fullerton Pavilion, Clifford Pier and Customs House.www.thefullertonheritage.com

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