Admire Tan Koon Tat’s whimsical wonderland of HDB flats, adorned with our lovable MCF2023 mascots and emoticons, in a curator’s tour where he offers some tips and tricks in beautifying our neighbourhood.
Hear from Koon Tat the heartwarming story of the first time decorating and the negotiation with authorities and neighbours and how the decorations have grown year-on-year into the whimsical wonderland every Christmas. Koon Tat will also share what keeps the extraordinary decorations going through the years.
Formerly from a kampong in Woodlands in the 1970s, Carpenter Tan Koon Tat has been working and living in the area for decades. With an all-in-one workshop, he is able to fabricate large-scale items incorporating carpentry, fabric, and painting works to wow his neighbours year after year.
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Wednesday, 9 August 2023
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Witness the vibrant pre-dawn, behind-the-scene rituals at Chinatown Complex as grocers, fishmongers, butchers and hawkers come alive, preparing an array of fresh produce and mouth-watering delicacies.
This tour offers participants a rare glimpse into the Oxley Rise synagogue – a stunning national moment which is usually closed off to the public
Chinatown’s golden couple Mabel Low and Ho Yoke Kee’s love story began with a treasured collection of miniature figurines. From Sungei Road to Chinatown Complex, embark on a journey of their courtship and unwavering passion for the beauty and history of antiquities.