Haw Par Villa exhibit depicting a scene from the Chinese classical novel 'Journey to the West'

Title
Haw Par Villa exhibit depicting a scene from the Chinese classical novel 'Journey to the West'
Year/Period
1950-1980
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Image size: 8.8 x 14.2 cm
Accession No.
2000-05988
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Sculptures and statues portraying themes from Chinese folklore and legend such as 'Journey to the West' formed the foundation of Haw Par Villa, which Aw Boon Haw built in a bid to educate the public about Chinese culture. Originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, the theme park was built along Pasir Panjang Road in 1937.

 

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