Adam's news >> October 26, 2008

Adam Performs at NAFA 70th Anniversary Fund-raising Gala Dinner

Yesterday Adam performed for NAFA 70th anniversary fund raising gala-dinner in Singapore. He was specially invited to perform in the charity event as the only guest star performer.

Adam has brought to life many of his classical characters that he portrayed such as Chor Lau Heung, Cheung Mo Kei, Chan Ka Lok, etc. Yesterday NAFA Chinese orchestra performed while Adam sang Chor Lau Heung, Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Book and Sword, and rotation theme songs. There were about 600 guests attending the dinner and they gave Adam loud applause. To many of the young students here, Adam does not belong to their generation. But a student who was interviewed saying that she has been accompanying her dad listen to a lot of old songs and has been accompanying her mom to watch many of Adam series. Thus, she is familiar with Adam too. She said the older artists have real talents and their style is more special; therefore, many people still love to listen to their songs. She wants to learn from them and upgrade herself.

The host interviewed Adam on the stage and Adam encouraged the students not to give up their art work easily. Adam said art is able to upgrade our styles of living and making life interesting. He encouraged the students to stay firm in their work. Adam was invited to perform by the NAFA gala-dinner organizer. The organizer said older artists are more loyal to friends and that he has known Adam for more than 30 years. He said he had made a distance call to invite Adam to perform in Singapore. Adam checked the date and replied him within three days, telling him that he will attend and he will generously waive the celebrity fee. With Adam's help, they successfully managed to raise more than $400,000. the money will go towards initiatives such as infrastructural projects, faculty training and financial assistance for needed students.

Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Information, Communications & the Arts Minister Lee Boon Yang were present at the event. Adam also received a memento from senior minister Goh Chok Tong.

Source from Zao Bao. Picture from Zao Bao. Translation by Irene.