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  • Singapore Science Centre, 1988 : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows a general view of the Singapore Science Centre, located at 15 Science Centre Road in Jurong East. The centre is a scientific institution that showcases exhibits to promote scientific and technological education. The photograph was taken in 1988. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Gateway of New World, 1987 [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows the arched gateway at the entrance of New World (新世界), an amusement park located along Jalan Besar. The gateway is flanked by shophouses on both sides. The amusement park closed down in 1987. The photograph was taken in 1987. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library...

  • Visitors at Tang Dynasty City [3]

    Sports and Recreation · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows a Chinese woman posing for a photograph on a street at Tang Dynasty City (also known as Tang Dynasty Village). The street is lined with buildings with traditional Chinese architectural features. Tang Dynasty City is a theme park located in Jurong. No creation date provided. Title devised...

  • A couple at Mount Faber Park

    Sports and Recreation · Personalities · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows a Chinese couple posing for a photograph at Mount Faber Park. The park is located in the Bukit Merah area. In the background is the south-western coast of Singapore. No creation date provided. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Gateway of New World, 1987 [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows the arched gateway at the entrance of New World (新世界), an amusement park located along Jalan Besar. The gateway is flanked by shophouses on both sides. The amusement park closed down in 1987. The photograph was taken in 1987. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library...

  • Visitors at Tang Dynasty City [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows a Chinese woman posing for a photograph at Tang Dynasty City (also known as Tang Dynasty Village). Behind her, a group of visitors are posing for a group photograph. In the background are a high wall and a gate tower with traditional Chinese architectural features. Tang Dynasty...

  • Sentosa monorail, 1992

    Sports and Recreation · Transportation · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows a Chinese man carrying a small boy, at a monorail station located in the western part of Sentosa. Dressed in T-shirts and shorts, they are standing next to a stationary train, near the driver's cab. The photograph was taken in 1992. Date of creation estimated. Title devised...

  • Haw Par Villa diorama : close-up [4]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a diorama illustrating various aspects of Confucianism. Title devised by Library staff.

  • New World Amusement Park, plaque : close-up

    Sports and Recreation · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a plaque installed by the National Heritage Board, which contains a brief history of New World Amusement Park. The park ceased operation in 1987. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, statue : close-up [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows several statues of fishes, close to the surface of a pond, at Haw Par Villa. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, statue : close-up [7]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a statue of the white horse of Tripitak/唐三藏 in the story of Journey to the West. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, statue : close-up [4]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a statue of the Monkey King Sun Wu Kong/孙悟空, the 1st disciple of Tripitak/唐三藏 in the story of Journey to the West. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, statue of Jiang Ziya : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a statue of Jiang Ziya/姜子牙 or Jiang Tai Gong/姜太公. It depicts a Chinese story (太公釣魚，願者上鉤) of Jiang fishing with a straight line, without bait. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, mermaid statues : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows four mermaid statues. They appear to be waving to welcome visitors visiting Haw Par Villa. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, statue : close-up [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows statues of a pair of ostriches, with different creatures perched on top of them. One has a tortoise, with a hat and the other has a toad, with a cap and cane. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa diorama : close-up [7]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a diorama depicting a story about friendship and loyalty. The story tells of two boys who went into the woods for a picnic. One of them spotted a bear and ran away, leaving his friend. The bear was fooled by the boy who was left behind,...

  • Haw Par Villa gateway, 2010 : general view [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows the gateway at the main entrance leading into the Haw Par Villa. The gateway, also known as the Tiger Balm Arch, depicts the Tiger Balm trademark, at the centre of the arch. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa diorama : general view [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a diorama depicting a scene from the Eight Immortals Cross the Sea/八仙過海. The Eight Immortals/八仙 are a group of legendary xian/仙 ("immortals; transcendents; fairies") in Chinese mythology. Each Immortal's power can be transferred to a power tool /法器 that can give life or destroy evil. The...

  • Haw Par Villa, statue : close-up [3]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a statue of Pigsy/猪八戒, the 2nd disciple of Tripitak/唐三藏 in the story of Journey to the West. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, swan statues : close-up

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph show statues of a black swan with a pair of cygnets, in the grounds of Haw Par Villa. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa diorama : close-up [3]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a diorama depicting a scene from the Investiture of the Gods/封神演义. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, plaque : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a plaque commemorating Mr. Aw Boon Haw and Mr. Aw Boon Par, the founders of the Haw Par Villa. The former Tiger Balm Gardens were completed in 1937. This Chinese mythology theme park is the only one in Asia, after the redevelopment of a similar theme...

  • Chinese Garden : panoramic view

    Sports and Recreation · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a panoramic view of Chinese Garden. The picture is taken from an apartment block at 114 Jurong East Street 13. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Haw Par Villa, side entrance : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2011 photograph shows the side entrance to Haw Par Villa. It shows a view of a stone gateway affixed with a pair of metal gates. Title devised by Library staff.

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