Pin badge from the Lam Ann Assistance Association

This badge belongs to Gwee Choon Gui and the words "Lam Ann Assistance Association" 南安互助会 can be found on the badge. Mr Gwee is the brother of Mr Gwee Bock Huat and they are both co-owners of the Sin Sai Hong Opera troupe(新赛凤剧团). The troupe was first established in 1910 using another name and was performing gaojiaxi (高甲戏) back then. The troupe changed its name to “Sin Sai Hong” in 1936 and changed to performing gezaixi (歌仔戏) which was gaining popularity in the 1930s. It is the oldest Hokkien Opera Troupe in Singapore. The Sin Sai Hong collection donated to the National Museum also consists of old photographs, certificates and costumes.