My Chinatown Complex Tour featuring the People, Places and Practices of the Wet Market with Cheongsam Shopkeeper Ang Li Zhen
Immerse yourself in the energy and camaraderie that permeate Chinatown Complex with cheongsam shopkeeper Ang Li Zhen as she introduces the people, places and practices which makes Chinatown Complex an endearing home for the hawkers and shopkeepers.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- More Details
What You'll Do
Embark on a captivating tour with Ang Li Zhen and immerse yourself in Chinatown Complex’s rich sights, sounds, and people as you discover unique businesses that are becoming increasingly rare in Singapore. Explore a treasure trove of traditional wedding items, rare coin collectors, frog meat sellers, traditional lanterns, and vintage vinyl records. Join us for an unforgettable experience during My Chinatown Festival and delve into the vibrant culture and diverse community of Chinatown Complex.
Meet Your Host
Ang Li Zhen, the warm and friendly shopkeeper of Matsuzaki in Chinatown Complex, brings her vibrant personality to the business of selling cheongsam. Prior to starting the business with her husband Edmund, Li Zhen spent several decades as a tour guide. With her amiable nature, she has built close-knit friendships with fellow shopkeepers in Chinatown Complex and has a treasure trove of interesting stories to share.
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
Saturday, 5 August 2023
Saturday, 12 August 2023
Saturday, 19 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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