A Curator’s Tour of My Chinatown Complex Shop Corner Gallery
Join us on an emotionally touching journey in our exclusive curator’s tour to the Shop Corner Galleries in Chinatown Complex! Uncover the heartfelt stories of the shopkeepers as you visit the Shop Corner Galleries that hold their deeply cherished artefacts, providing an intimate glimpse into the rich cultural and emotional tapestry of Chinatown Complex.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- More Details
What You'll Do
Embark on an insightful tour of Chinatown Complex’s Shop Corner Galleries, where each gallery has been carefully curated to display artefacts deeply cherished by the shopkeepers. Hear from the shopkeepers as they share their heartfelt stories behind each cherished artefact, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a deeper appreciation for the touching stories and warm-hearted community of Chinatown Complex.
Meet Your Host
What You’ll Do:
Embark on an insightful tour of Chinatown Complex’s Shop Corner Galleries, where each gallery has been carefully curated to display artefacts deeply cherished by the shopkeepers. Hear from the shopkeepers as they share their heartfelt stories behind each cherished artefact, and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a deeper appreciation for the touching stories and warm-hearted community of Chinatown Complex.
About My Community
My Community is a non-profit organisation which works to capture and preserve community stories, reconnect people to places and social networks, and deepen heritage appreciation and expression across the country. It also advocates for greater community involvement in cultural management and urban governance. Since its inception in 2010, My Community has spurred the growth and development of a common-man approach to heritage where everyday experiences and Singaporeans are chronicled and celebrated.
Today, My Community is supported by an army of over 1,000 volunteers who work with a nimble team of staff to organise guided tours, exhibitions, festivals and other placemaking programmes in Queenstown, Bukit Merah and Kallang-Whampoa.
More Details
What to bring?
- Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably!
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) because we will be using radio guides for the tour!
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration.
- The event will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at Chinatown Complex. Alternative parking is available at Chinatown Point and Maxwell Food Centre.
- The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the event, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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