Title
Photo of Mdm Gwee Lay Keng 魏丽卿 (left) with her cousin, Sin Sai Hong Opera
Year/Period
1960s - 1970s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Image size: H 9.0 x W 12.6 cm
Accession No.
2014-00857
Collection of
Credit Line
Sin Sai Hong Opera Troupe
This photograph shows Mdm Gwee Lay Keng 魏丽卿 posing on stage with Soh Lay Choo苏丽珠, she specialized in comical role (also known as 丑角) and was reputed to be the “most funny character”. The photograph sheds light on the relationship of members in 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.
