Siong Leng

Siong Leng is the recipient of the National Arts Council Major Grant (2022 2025). Siong Leng was established in 1941 and owes its success to late chairman, Mr Teng Mah Seng. Under his guidance, Siong Leng has become an arts company that preserves and promotes Nanyin. Mr. Teng received the Cultural Medallion in 1987 due to his passion and love for Nanyin. As Siong Leng s chairman, he continuously worked to reform and revive Nanyin. He revitalised Nanyin by writing new lyrics and music that were livelier and more relatable. With his hard work and perseverance, Nanyin was given a new life. In 1983, Siong Leng participated in the 37th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and won third prize in the folk solo category with Mr Tengs work Reminiscence, and fourth prize in the folk ensemble category with the traditional Nanyin piece Trotting Horse. In 2010, Siong Leng took part in the same competition and won the first prize in the folk solo category with Mr Tengs work Facets of...