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#687: Political Significance of Cultural Outreach

Apr 10, 2024
Lawrence Wong performs a Raya song with a gambus while Minister Shanmugam joins a breaking fast event, sparking discussions on their political motives and connections to the upcoming elections. The podcast explores the political implications of cultural outreach, social media presence, and challenges in aligning cultural celebrations with public holidays.
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Quick takeaways

  • Politicians using cultural outreach for political gain during elections.
  • Challenges in aligning diverse cultural practices for holiday celebrations.

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Discussion on Politicians utilizing Social Media for Public Image

The podcast delves into the topic of politicians using social media, particularly focusing on Minister Lawrence Wong's Hari Raya song performance on a guitar. The hosts discuss whether such actions are genuine or merely for political gain and question the timing of these releases with regard to upcoming elections. Examining various politicians' online activities, they ponder whether these public displays truly resonate with the public or simply aim to garner political favor.

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