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Tok Tok Chiang Wayang Pte Ltd

201412019Z—Singapore
CULTURE FOR GOODchampion🇸🇬 Singapore🗓️ Est. 2011

Executive Summary

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Founded in 2011 by award-winning actor Nick Shen, Tok Tok Chiang Wayang Pte Ltd is a creative cultural organization that stewards Singapore’s oldest artistic legacies, including the 162-year-old Lao Sai Tao Yuan Teochew Opera Troupe and the 160-year-old Lao Sai Bao Feng Puppet Troupe. The company distinguishes itself by blending centuries of intangible heritage with modern digital innovations like online comics and gaming to keep traditional Chinese performing arts relevant.
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The organization has achieved significant social impact by reaching over 100 schools and thousands of students through MOE-supported arts education, while also providing expert consultancy and talent for the globally acclaimed drama series Titoudao on Netflix and HBO GO. Their cultural footprint extends worldwide through prestigious exchanges in Germany, China, Japan, and Africa, demonstrating a scalable model for heritage preservation.
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Tok Tok Chiang exemplifies the CULTURE FOR GOOD category by championing social inclusivity through dedicated performances for elderly care centers and special needs communities, bridging generational gaps via shared heritage. Their commitment to sustainability is proven through the modernization of traditional arts using livestreaming and cross-cultural collaborations that foster community cohesion and long-term cultural appreciation.

United Nations - Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

UN SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being
UN SDG 4: Quality Education
UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
UN SDG 17: Partnerships For The Goals

About The Company

Tok Tok Chiang Wayang Pte Ltd is a Singapore based creative cultural company dedicated to preserving, promoting, and evolving traditional Chinese performing arts through performances, education, digital innovation, and community engagement. Founded by award winning actor, educator, and cultural advocate Nick Shen, the organisation works closely with Tok Tok Chiang Opera Ltd, its non profit cultural entity focused on arts education, heritage preservation, inclusivity, youth engagement, and community outreach initiatives. Under the Tok Tok Chiang ecosystem are two of Singapore’s oldest and most historic traditional troupes, Lao Sai Tao Yuan Teochew Opera Troupe with more than 162 years of heritage, and Lao Sai Bao Feng Puppet Troupe with a legacy of more than 160 years. Together, the organisation actively conducts performances, workshops, cultural talks, exhibitions, digital projects, and outreach programmes in schools, museums, libraries, community centres, elderly care centres, public events, and international cultural exchanges. By combining traditional heritage with modern creativity, digitalisation, and cross cultural collaborations, Tok Tok Chiang continues to make traditional arts more accessible, relevant, and sustainable for future generations while creating meaningful social and cultural impact locally and internationally.

Company Profile

Company

Tok Tok Chiang Wayang Pte Ltd

UEN / Reg. No.

201412019Z

Category

CULTURE FOR GOOD

Country

Singapore

Year Established

2011

Staff Size

31-50

About The Leadership

Nick Shen is an award winning Singapore actor, educator, cultural entrepreneur, and the founder of Tok Tok Chiang Wayang Pte Ltd and Tok Tok Chiang Opera Ltd. He is also the troupe leader of Lao Sai Tao Yuan Teochew Opera Troupe and Lao Sai Bao Feng Puppet Troupe, two of Singapore’s oldest traditional performing arts troupes. With more than a decade of experience in arts education, cultural preservation, and creative innovation, Nick has actively led efforts to modernise and sustain traditional Chinese performing arts through performances, educational outreach, digital projects, and international cultural exchanges. As a lecturer and mentor, he has taught acting and performing arts for many years while nurturing younger generations of performers, musicians, and creatives to continue the legacy and sustainability of traditional arts. Under his leadership, the organisation has embraced innovation through online gaming, online comics, livestreams, multicultural collaborations, and digital storytelling to engage younger audiences while preserving cultural heritage. Nick strongly believes in 传承 and long term cultural sustainability, ensuring that traditional arts continue to evolve meaningfully while creating opportunities for veteran artistes, young talents, and future generations to grow together through arts and cultural exchange.

Nick  Shen, Director/Founder  at Tok Tok Chiang Wayang Pte Ltd — Singapore

"Preserving heritage, inspiring future generations, and creating positive social impact through arts and culture."

Nick Shen

Director/Founder

Tok Tok Chiang Wayang Pte Ltd

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