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  • Diorama at Tiger Balm Garden, 1960s [4]

    Arts · Sports and Recreation · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a diorama depicting a scene from Chinese mythology at Tiger Balm Garden or Haw Par Villa. The scene shows three human figures and another figure of what seemed to be a half human-half animal. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Diorama at Tiger Balm Garden, mid-1970s

    Arts · Sports and Recreation
    The photograph shows a large-scale diorama with statues of sea lions, frogs, turtles and snakes at Tiger Balm Garden or Haw Par Villa (虎豹別墅) at Pasir Panjang Road. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, circa 1962-1965 [5]

    Arts · Sports and Recreation · Kemp, Jack
    The photograph shows a large-scale diorama in Haw Par Villa with statues of a monkey and a crane. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, circa 1962-1965 [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Kemp, Jack
    The photograph shows a large-scale diorama in Haw Par Villa with statues of a tiger and a snake. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, circa 1962-1965 [4]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Kemp, Jack
    The photograph shows a large-scale diorama in Haw Par Villa with a statue of two monkeys. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, circa 1962-1965 [2]

    Arts · Sports and Recreation · Kemp, Jack
    The photograph shows a large-scale diorama in Haw Par Villa with statues of frogs, turtles and snakes. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Entrance to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple [3]

    Streets and Places · Arts · Nature and Environment · Liesel Strauss
    This photograph shows a view of the entrance to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple taken from inside the temple. Through the doorway can be seen a column decorated with carvings of animals, and a banana tree. Title devised by Library staff. Description by Library staff.

  • Entrance to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple [1]

    Streets and Places · Arts · Nature and Environment · Liesel Strauss
    This photograph shows an external view of the entrance to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. Wall carvings of Hindu gods and goddesses can be seen above the doorway. Columns with animal carvings and banana trees flank either side of the doorway. Title devised by Library staff. Description by Library staff.

  • Entrance to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts · Nature and Environment · Liesel Strauss
    This photograph shows an external view of the entrance to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. A lion statue can be seen on the wall to the right of the doorway. Columns with animal carvings and banana trees flank either side of the doorway. Title devised by Library staff. Description by Library staff.

  • Junk shop at Paya Lebar, 1980 [3]

    Economy
    This photograph shows a close-up view of a small animal sculpture at a junk shop at Paya Lebar. The sculpture, which seems to be made from marble, can be found among other items sold at the junk shop. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Tiger god altar, 1982 [2]

    Arts
    This is a photograph of an altar dedicated to the Tiger god. Two tiger sculptures can be seen with pink pearl necklaces around their necks. One has what looks like raw meat in its mouth, while the other has a piece of it on its head. Description by Library staff....

  • Haw Par Villa diorama, 1980 [3]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts
    This photograph shows one of the dioramas found at Haw Par Villa. It shows a scene of a human-like rat sculpture in a suit talking on a phone. Previously known as Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa is a theme park that offers attractions that highlight Chinese culture and mythology....

  • Tiger god altar, 1982 [1]

    Arts
    This is a photograph of an altar dedicated to the Tiger god. Tiger sculptures in various positions are found on the altar, along with red candles, and joss sticks in a large urn. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa diorama, 1980 [4]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts
    This photograph shows one of the dioramas found at Haw Par Villa. It shows a scene where a pig pinches the cheek of a rat. Previously known as Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa is a theme park that offers attractions that highlight Chinese culture and mythology. Description by Library...

  • Altar dedicated to Tua Di Ya Pek, 1980

    Arts
    This photograph shows an altar dedicated to Tua Di Ya Pek, an indirect wealth god in Chinese folk religions. He has a beard and holding a fan in his left hand. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Entrance to Torture Chamber, Haw Par Villa, 1980

    Sports and Recreation · Arts
    This photograph shows the entrance to "Torture Chamber" at Haw Par Villa. A statue of a bird can be seen atop the entryway. Previously known as Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa is a theme park that offers attractions that highlight Chinese culture and mythology. Description by Library staff. Title...

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