Title
The arch of welcome built by the Straits Chinese British Association
Creator
Year/Period
1901
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: Image,
on mount: H 46 x W55 cm,
Object size: Image: H26.9 x W36 cm
on mount: H 46 x W55 cm,
Object size: Image: H26.9 x W36 cm
Accession No.
2007-50656
Collection of
The Straits Chinese British Association (SCBA) was one of the many early Straits Chinese clubs. Forerunner to the Peranakan Association in Singapore, it was founded on 17 August 1900, serving as a voice for Straits-born Chinese. The association was strongly inclined towards British ideas and lifestyle, its initial leaders having mainly been educated in Britain. For 40 years, the SCBA served as fertile ground for grooming educated Straits Chinese leaders. The SCBA in Singapore is now known as the Peranakan Association.
