Title
Haw Par Villa exhibit showing the Virtues and Vices Tableaux
Year/Period
1950s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Image size: L 8.6 x W 6.3
Accession No.
2000-03733-478
Collection of
This exhibit of a Buddhist temple is part of a continuous series of tiered grottoes containing stories on moral issues that were highly regarded in Chinese tradition. Originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa was built by Aw Boon Haw along Pasir Panjang Road in 1937. A prominent businessman and philanthropist, Aw had set up the gardens with the intention of educating the public about Chinese culture. A wide range of statues and sculptures portraying themes from Chinese folklore and legend was put on display throughout the theme park to bring the message across.
