Esplanade Foreword February: New Year in a Foreign Land

Does the arrival of the new year bring different sentiments in a foreign land? Through poetry, music and stories, migrant workers in Singapore explore what the new year means to them. Featuring performances in multiple languages across genres, this programme showcases the talents of accomplished performers from the migrant community.  

About Migrant Workers Poetry
These performers are a group of migrant workers from countries such as Bangladesh, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, China and more, who work largely as domestic helpers or as construction or marine workers.