On August 11 2010, the newly appointed president of the Inter-religious Organisation (IRO) of Singapore, Mr Tan Thiam Lye, BBM paid a courtesy visit to the Singapore Soka Association Headquarters and conversed with SSA General Director Mr Ong Bon Chai and SSA representatives. Mr Tan is also concurrently the chairman of the Taoist Federation (Singapore), which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. He will helm the IRO, the inter-religious body promoting inter-religious harmony in Singapore, for a one-year term from 2010 to 2011.
During the dialogue, Mr Tan mentioned that he was glad to visit SSA and that he has always been impressed with SGS’s contribution and consistent participation at the National Day Parade performances over the years.