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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
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