On reverse: "Khoo Kongsi theatre in the courtyard"

This photograph shows the theatre of Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (Khoo Kongsi for short), a Hokkien Chinese clan house and temple situated at the southwest of Georgetown.Peranakans commissioned photographs to document their families and important life events such as marriages and deaths. They also commissioned photographs to record their involvement in business enterprises, and in social causes such as schools and academic societies, religious groups, and in community and cultural associations.

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On reverse: "Taken: 22/5/27From: Khoo Eng Chew"

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Notice of meeting of the Ghee Hin Kongsi, entry permit of Cunxin Kongsi, receipt for entrance fee of Cunxin Kongsi