The banner with the words “Sin Sai Hong Hokkien Opera Troupe”（新赛凤剧团）, is usually hung on stage to introduce the name of the opera troupe to its audience. Information such as contact details and the name of the troupe are crucial for audience to know the dialect used in the performance as well as to keep in touch with the troupe after the performance. 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.
