Diorama at Tiger Balm Garden, mid-1970s
- Arts
- Sports and Recreation
- 1974 / 1976
This photograph shows a diorama depicting a scene from the Eight Immortals Cross the Sea (八仙過海) at Tiger Balm Garden or Haw Par Villa (虎豹別墅). It shows the battle between the eight immortals and the soldiers of the East Sea. Part of the caption on the diorama reads "Stories from Chinese folklore the eight immortals invaded Neptune's palace". Title devised by Library staff.
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All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 2020
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