This photograph shows a close-up view of a Hokkien actor, playing the role of Toa Peh-kong. He is dressed in a black costume and headgear, and sporting a long while beard. The actor is seen holding a mask over his face. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

All rights reserved. Michel Gélénine, 1982

Subjects

• Actors--Singapore--Photographs
• Taoist gods--Singapore
• Operas, Chinese--Singapore