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  • Close-up of Indian bride and groom in wedding at Little India, 1982

    Heritage and Culture
    This is a close-up photograph of an Indian bride and groom during a wedding ceremony presumably in a temple in Little India. The bride is wearing a red sari and a lot of jewellery. She is being assisted by a lady in red sari. Opposite her stands the groom with...

  • Bugis sailors on a boat at Jurong Barter Trade Centre, 1981

    Economy · Transportation
    This photograph shows four Bugis sailors on a boat posing for a photograph. The boat is moored in a body of water at the Jurong Barter Trade Centre. The sailors are standing on the deck of the boat with the cabin behind them. Description by Library staff. Title devised by...

  • Close-up of Henghua puppets, 1982 [3]

    Arts
    This photograph shows a close-up view of a Henghua puppet. The puppet's head is painted red, white and black. The puppet is dressed in a red costume. The strings used to manipulate the puppet are visible in the photograph. Henghua puppets are string puppets manipulated by a puppeteer whilst in...

  • Aerial view of shophouses, 1982

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This photograph shows an aerial view of shophouses in Singapore. The shophouses are of varying heights with roofs made from reddish clay tiles. Several low-rise buildings, including an unfinished one, can be seen in the background. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Paper offering for god's birthday at Toa Payoh temple, 1980

    Arts
    This is a photograph of a paper offering in the shape of a clothing at a temple in Toa Payoh. The paper offering is decorated with dragons and flower motifs in colours that include blue, white, red, pink and orange. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Façade of shophouse in the vicinity of South Bridge Road, 1981

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of the façade of a white shophouse in the vicinity of South Bridge Road. It shows the white arches framing the green French windows, as well as other decorative details on the façade. Laundry poles with clothes are hung out from the windows. Description by Library...

  • Close-up of Teochew child actor, 1982 [2]

    Personalities · Arts
    This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew child actor. He is in full make-up and dressed in a red costume and headgear. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Birds in cages outside a Chinese temple at Pulau Tekong, 1980

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Geography and Travels · Gélénine, Michel
    This photograph shows some birds in cages outside a Chinese temple with people standing around at Pulau Tekong. An altar can be seen at the entrance of the temple at the far end while a large cage with more birds can be seen behind an elderly lady standing in the...

  • Paper effigies of a couple ready for wedding ceremony, 1980

    Heritage and Culture · Gélénine, Michel
    This photograph shows the paper effigies of a couple seated, with a white towel on their left hand and a handheld fan on their right hand ready for wedding ceremony. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Demolished building in the Central Business District, 1982 [3]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows a yellow front-loading washing machine in the remains of a demolished building located in the Central Business District. The washing machine is laying in a pile of rubble. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Close-up of actor dressed as Tua Ya Pek, 1980 [2]

    Personalities
    This photograph shows a close-up view of an actor dressed as Tua Ya Pek, a god of the underworld. The character is dressed in a black costume and headgear, with his face covered with a black mask. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Bandung Bar & Restaurant at Goodwood Park Hotel, Scotts Road, 1980

    Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of Bandung Bar & Restaurant located on the grounds of Goodwood Park Hotel at Scotts Road. It shows an old two-storey bungalow with the features of a colonial building. Piles of scaffolding can be seen on the ground in front of the building, while two tall...

  • Godowns along Singapore River, 1980

    Streets and Places · Economy · Transportation
    This is a photograph of two godowns located along Singapore River, with their main entrances facing the river. In the foreground, a traditional Chinese boat is moored by the river bank. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Shangri-La Hotel at Goodwood Hill at night, 1982 [2]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This photograph shows a close-up view of Shangri-La Hotel, located at Goodwood Hill, taken at night. It shows a view of the façade of the hotel with its characteristics protruding windows. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Anti-communist slogans in French on a building wall at Sembawang refugee camp, 1982

    Streets and Places · Gélénine, Michel
    This photograph shows anti-communist slogans in French written in black and red on the wall of a building at Sembawang refugee camp. Example of a slogan is "Des fous furieux" which means "madmen". Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Exterior of shophouse in the vicinity of South Bridge Road, 1980

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of the exterior of a shophouse in the vicinity of South Bridge Road. It shows the arches of the shophouse, as well as other decorative features. Names of businesses in the building are written in Chinese on the external columns of the shophouse, as well as...

  • Workers on wooden and steel scaffolding at construction site in Orchard Road, 1981

    Economy
    This photograph shows workers on scaffoldings made from wood planks and steel at a construction site in Orchard Road. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Mid-Autumn festival celebration at Sembawang refugee camp, 1982

    Geography and Travels · Heritage and Culture · Gélénine, Michel
    This photograph shows children holding lanterns during Mid-Autumn festival celebration at a Sembawang refugee camp. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Close-up of Teochew actor getting ready for performance, 1982 [2]

    Personalities · Arts
    This photograph shows the profile of a Teochew actor off-stage. He has some make-up and wearing a white outfit with a black headgear. His arms are folded and he seems to be waiting for his turn. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Devotee at Thaipusam celebration in Little India, 1982

    Heritage and Culture
    This photograph shows a Hindu devotee during a Thaipusam celebration in Little India. His cheeks are pierced, and he is carrying a stainless steel pot on his head. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Floating Chinese temple at Kallang Basin, 1981

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This photograph shows a small floating Chinese temple in Kallang Basin. A few boats can be seen behind the temple. There are also two wooden platforms near the temple, as well as a lot of debris. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Stacks of large rattan baskets along a sidewalk, 1982

    Economy
    This photograph shows stacks of large rattan baskets and cardboard boxes along a sidewalk. A large pile of onions can be seen on the ground at the bottom right corner of the photograph. More onions can be seen in a basket nearby. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library...

  • Erhu player in an opera, 1981

    Personalities · Arts
    This is a photograph of a male erhu player in an opera. The musician is playing the erhu sitting down with his music notes on a stand in front of him. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Kite with dragon motif at Wau Bulan Festival at East Coast Park, 1982 [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Events
    This photograph shows a close-up view of a kite or wau at a Wau Bulan Festival held at East Coast Park. The kite is decorated with the painting of a fire-breathing dragon, as well a red fringe along its borders, and glittery streamers at the tip of the kite. Description...

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