Singaporeans Pooja Nansi, Ivan Heng conferred knighthood by France

Singapore, Jun 28 : Indian-origin writer Pooja Nansi and Chinese-ethnic theatre director Ivan Heng were made Knights of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Ministry of Culture to celebrate their "significant impact on cultural cooperation" between Singapore and France. Ambassador of France to Singapore Minh-di Tang presented Nansi and Heng with the prestigious distinction at the Residence of France on Thursday evening in the presence of Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, reported the Channel News Asia. Nansi and Heng have been appointed Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the Embassy of France in Singapore said in a press release on Thursday. Heng, a veteran thespian, was commended by the Embassy of France for playing a "key role" in promoting French theatre in Singapore.