SINGAPORE – The haze has definitely put a choker hold on things in Singapore, what with the National Environment Agency (NEA) issuing a statement advising the cancellation or postponement or all outdoor sports or physical activities should Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reach 101 and above, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and the Changi Airport Group announcing the closure of Seletar Airport until conditions improve.
But the outdoor activities that have been planned for Esplanade’s YFest, which runs from June 21 to 23, look set to continue - for now.
According to Ravi Sivalingam, the director of operations, The Esplanade Co Ltd, they will be taking the lead from the advisories and guidelines issued by National Environment Agency and Ministry of Manpower on outdoor activities.
“If the PSI hits 100, all crew and performers, who have a history of respiratory or heart problems, or are asthmatic, will be required to wear the N95 masks at all times when they are outdoors, except during their short performance segment on stage. If the PSI reaches 200 or more, outdoor activities will either be shifted indoors, wherever possible, or cancelled,” he said in a statement.
The outdoor events planned include a parkour demonstration, music and dance performances, as well as their Hangout @ Festival Village, which has a Swop Shop booth, karaoke booth and other activities.
Sivalingam also said that since this is an evolving situation, the Esplanade will update its website (www.esplanade.com) and microsite (www.yfest.com) accordingly with the latest information.
“There will also be signs displayed throughout the centre with the latest information,” he added. “All performers and crew have been issued with N95 masks. We have also advised our artistes that if any of them feel unwell, they should withdraw from performing.”
While Sivalingam said they might expect a drop in attendance numbers, such figures are “not as important as the health and well-being of both our artistes and audiences”.
“However, we will make the best of it,” he said. “The performers have worked hard to put up their shows, so we are looking forward to presenting the festival in the best way possible.”
YFest happens on June 21 to 23 at various locations across The Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay. Visit www.yfest.com for more updates and details.
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