{"id":50099,"date":"2026-05-06T01:53:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=50099"},"modified":"2026-05-06T01:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:53:37","slug":"baey-yam-keng-meets-lion-dance-troupe-over-tampines-noise-concerns-drumming-to-be-held-in-soundproof-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=50099","title":{"rendered":"Baey Yam Keng meets lion dance troupe over Tampines noise concerns, drumming to be held in soundproof unit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Tampines lion dance troupe to soundproof unit after meeting with Baey Yam Keng following complaints from nearby residents<\/h2>\n<p>In good news for some Tampines residents, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaeyYamKeng\/posts\/pfbid02p4GQJuj3xZqGAncwp5bHfLGFhTS4XFRvF5uZNaPuWV3i8rtWDrsmd9y8YTZkEpHFl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baey Yam Keng has shared the steps being taken to address noise from lion dance practices<\/a> in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The issue has affected those living at Tampines GreenGlen and GreenCrest, with feedback about late-night practices surfacing since at least 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Following a recent meeting with multiple stakeholders, the troupe involved has agreed to stop noisy practices for two weeks while soundproofing works are carried out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_724882\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-724882\" class=\"wp-image-724882 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-4.jpg\" alt=\"tampines lion dance\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-4.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-4-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-4-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/2048;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-724882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Baey Yam Keng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Lion dance practice sessions affected new BTO residents in 2024<\/h3>\n<p>Tampines Member of Parliament (MP) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/drkohpohkoon\/posts\/residents-of-tampines-greenglen-have-given-feedback-about-several-lion-dance-tro\/1035759211254482\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Poh Koon brought up the complaints on 23 July 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that \u201cseveral lion dance troupes\u201d had been practising late into the night at T-Space, an industrial building opposite the then-new HDB blocks at Tampines GreenGlen and GreenCrest.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_724919\" style=\"width: 1384px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-724919\" class=\"size-full wp-image-724919 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-space-mall.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1374\" height=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-space-mall.png 1374w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-space-mall-600x396.png 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-space-mall-1024x676.png 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-space-mall-150x99.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1374px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1374\/907;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-724919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: T-Space Mall on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mr Koh explained that the troupes were preparing for an upcoming competition, which was why they had extended their practices late into the night.<\/p>\n<p>He added that they used to be able to do so before the new BTOs came up nearby and residents moved in.<\/p>\n<p>The MP said they would monitor the situation closely to ensure the noise issue was managed appropriately, and that noisy activities ended at an appropriate time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_724889\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-724889\" class=\"wp-image-724889 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"tampines lion dance\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-6-600x280.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-6-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-6-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-6-1536x717.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-6-2048x956.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1195;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-724889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Singapore Ri Hing Lion &amp; Dragon Dance Training Centre on Facebook, for illustration purposes only<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Matter temporarily resolved in 2025<\/h3>\n<p>However, the issue seemed to have continued cropping up.<\/p>\n<p>On 20 Sept 2025, Mr Koh\u2019s fellow Tampines MP, Mr Baey, performed house visits at Tampines GreenCrest.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-69fa2917bc43d\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The residents raised two common concerns with him, one of which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yamkeng\/posts\/branch-activists-and-i-visited-residents-of-10-16th-floors-at-blk-665c-over-two-\/10239749545859804\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">involved the loud lion dance practices at T-Space<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_724868\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-724868\" class=\"size-full wp-image-724868 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1152;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-724868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Baey Yam Keng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mr Baey managed to get T-Space\u2019s management to issue a formal advisory to the four lion dance troupes involved, stating that their practice sessions were not authorised activities on the premises.<\/p>\n<p>It seemed to work for a while, with residents reporting that the loud drumming noise had stopped. Yet, the matter did not end there.<\/p>\n<h3>Tampines lion dance troupe agrees to soundproof unit they practice in<\/h3>\n<p>On 4 May 2026, Mr Baey had a \u201cconstructive meeting\u201d with the T-Space manager, leaders from Singapore Ri Hing Lion &amp; Dragon Dance Training Centre, and the chairman of GalenCrest Residents\u2019 Network (RN).<\/p>\n<p>Representatives from the National Environment Agency (NEA), JTC Corporation, the Police, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) were also present.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI understand the frustrations shared by many residents over time and decided to bring all stakeholders together to have an open and solution-focused discussion,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_724872\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-724872\" class=\"size-full wp-image-724872 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-3-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-3-1-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-3-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-3-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-3-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/2048;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-724872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Baey Yam Keng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>He explained that the troupe\u2019s ad hoc practices usually take place in the lead-up to Chinese New Year, Hungry Ghost Festival, and competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Following the meeting, the troupe leaders committed to soundproofing their unit so that their practices remain within allowable noise levels.<\/p>\n<p>They also assured residents that there would be no noisy practices over the next two weeks while the soundproofing works are being carried out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_724891\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-724891\" class=\"wp-image-724891 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-7.jpg\" alt=\"tampines lion dance\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-7.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-7-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-7-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/2048;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-724891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Baey Yam Keng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Drumming to be done indoors after soundproofing works<\/h3>\n<p>Once the soundproofing works are completed, the drumming and instrumental group will practise only indoors.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the lion dancers will rehearse in the common area using a livestream link to the music instead of live percussion, which Mr Baey said should be \u201ca lot less noisy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The troupe will also point any speakers inwards and explore hanging sound barrier sheets over the opening that faces the HDB blocks.<\/p>\n<p>NEA will check that the volume remains within stipulated requirements.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_724884\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-724884\" class=\"wp-image-724884 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-5.jpg\" alt=\"tampines lion dance\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-5.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-5-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-5-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lion-dance-5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/2048;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-724884\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Baey Yam Keng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mr Baey added that direct contact with the troupe has been obtained, so any non-compliance can be flagged quickly for follow-up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a positive step towards balancing traditional cultural activities with residents\u2019 need for peace and quiet,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that they would continue monitoring the situation and work with all parties to ensure a considerate and harmonious living environment for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/aunties-dancing-loud-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMK resident upset with aunties \u2018dancing\u2019 to loud music, netizens say no harm since they stop before 10pm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dLAxYH2zT0\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/aunties-dancing-loud-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMK resident upset with aunties \u2018dancing\u2019 to loud music, netizens say no harm since they stop before 10pm<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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