This photograph shows a makeshift stall resembling roadside stalls in the earlier days of Singapore offering longevity noodles at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. A man, who is acting as a food vendor, is getting ready bowls of noodles at the stall. The banquet which took place in...

This photograph shows a group of Chinese opera performers during a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a group of Chinese opera performers during a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a female performer practising her dance routine while other performers watch during Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a woman posing with four Chinese opera performers during Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The performers are dressed in Chinese-style costumes. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows an Indian man carrying a basket on his head during Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. Posing as the "kachang puteh" man, his duty was to give out cones of nuts and titbits during the banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at...

This photograph shows four Chinese opera performers on stage during a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows three Chinese opera performers on stage during a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows an Indian man giving out ice cream snacks to guests during Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows two female Chinese opera performers on stage during a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a group of musicians performing in a pavilion with musical instruments such as the Erhu, Pipa and flute at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised...

This photograph shows a group of Chinese opera performers during a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows three Chinese opera performers on stage during a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a group of Chinese opera performers bowing after a Liyuan opera performance at Siong Leng Musical Association's 70th anniversary banquet. The banquet which took place in 2011, was held at Chong Wen Ge, next to Thian Hock Keng Temple. Title devised by Library staff.