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Cultural Locations
1. Kong Chow Wui Koon
Established in 1840, Kong Chow Wui Koon is one of the oldest associations in Singapore.
Kong Chow Wui Koon Cultural Centre was established at the same location in July 2013. It displays Cantonese culture and the related history of Kong Chow in various aspects through dynamic display combined with other means. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in authentic Cantonese culture.
Admission is free.
2. Fuk Tak Chi Museum
Fuk Tak Chi Museum was once the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore and a classical example of the Chinatown restoration programme. It was built between 1820 and 1824. At that time, the founders of the temple from Guangdong had a rough journey before landing safely in Singapore. To express their gratitude, they built this temple to worship Tua Pek Kong . In 1990, the Singaporean government took over the management of the temple and in 1998 major repairs were carried out. Today, Fuk Tak Chi is a museum and part of a boutique hotel.
3. Sar Kong Mun San Fook Tuck Chee
The Sar Kong Mun San Fook Tuck Chee is the oldest Cantonese temple in Singapore and is dedicated to the earth deity Tua Pek Kung as well as many other Cantonese deities. Built in the 19th century, it is also home to the famous lion dance group Sar Kong Mun San Fook Tuck Chee Lion Dance Troupe, which has won numerous awards.
1. The letter writer
Address: Smith Street and New Bridge Road
Smith Street and New Bridge Road
commemorates the disappearing trades, with the letter writer writing letters for customers. In the early days, most of the people in Chinatown were illiterate, so they all needed letter writers to help them read and explain the letters they received from their families. They also had to rely on letter writers when they wanted to send letters to their families.
2. Cantonese Opera Murals
Address: 5 Temple Street, Singapore 058556
The mural is by Ye Yaozong and depicts a scene of a Cantonese opera performance. Cantonese opera was a popular form of street entertainment in the early days of Singapore. Enthusiastic audiences watched the performance, while street vendors dotted the sides of the stage, bringing the scene to live.
3. Samsui Women Mural
Mural Address: Banda street, Chinatown
4. Samsui Women Mural (2)
Mural Address: Banda street, Chinatown
4. Murals in Chinatown
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References
The 50th anniversary of the founding of Singapore and the 175th anniversary of the Gangzhou Association (2015).
The 181st Anniversary of Gangzhou Guild Hall (2021)
Introduction to the exhibition of the Gangzhou Guild Hall Cultural Center (www.kongchow.org)