Pin badge belonging to Gwee Bock Huat, from the Nanyang University (Nantah)

This badge belongs to Gwee Bock Huat and was given as a token of appreciation for the efforts of Sin Sai Hong Opera troupe and the Siong Leng Music Association to fund-raise for Nantah in 1954. Mr Gwee is the brother of Mr Gwee Choon Gui 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.

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