National symbols of Singapore enjoys wide use on the national currency, state decorations and appears on the cover of the national passport. The central emblem of the coat of arms is a red shield with five white stars resting above a white crescent. The crescent and five stars are also used on the Singapore flag and other various national symbols, such as the national ensign for civilian ships. The symbolism of the red colour, along with the white crescent and stars is the same as that of the national flag. The supporters of the shield are a lion and a tiger; the tiger symbolizes
Singapore National Youth Orchestra Singapore National Youth Orchestra The Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) occupies a special place in Singapore’s music community having produced a strong alumni contributing significantly to seeding the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and other community orchestras in Singapore as well as teaching the next generation of budding musicians thereby boosting Singapore’s music and cultural scene. The SNYO is recognised by the Ministry of Education (MOE) as a National Project of Excellence and a key development programme for talented young musicians. Since 1 January 2016, the SSO has assumed management and operational responsibility for the SNYO, taking over the reins from