The famous singer, Taylor Swift, is performing her Eras tour in Singapore this week. This is a big honor for the city but it has also cost a lot of money. Singapore reportedly paid up to S$24 million (£14m; $18m) for six exclusive shows which caused some controversy. Some politicians from other countries criticized this decision.
Taylor Swift is very popular in South East Asia, so many fans were surprised and shocked to hear that all her shows would be in Singapore, which is known to be expensive. But despite the cost, many of her fans from the region and also from China are flying into Singapore to see their favorite singer.
Among those fans is 22-year-old Allen from the Philippines, who saved his money to afford the trip. He will travel with his mother, staying in an airport motel in Manila before catching a dawn flight to Singapore.
Despite the high costs involved, some people argue that the tour will have economic benefits for Singapore as it will attract a lot of visitors and spending. However, the exact amount of financial gain is not clear. Regardless of the criticism, many of Swift’s fans are just excited to see her perform live.
Vocabulary List:
- Exclusive (adjective): Limited to only one person or group.
- Controversy (noun): Disagreementtypically prolongedpublicand heated.
- Criticism (noun): The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
- Economic Benefits (noun phrase): Advantages or gains related to the economy of a particular place or region.
- Excited (adjective): Feeling or showing happiness or enthusiasm.
- Attract (verb): Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.
