My Chinatown Shop Corner Gallery

Behind every hawker stall and shop in Chinatown Complex that has stood the test of time lies a treasure trove of stories and heartfelt experiences. These tales will come into spotlight at My Chinatown Shop Corner Gallery where historical documents, photographs and artefacts are displayed at the shop or hawker stall to tell the stories of these shops. Catch Hawker Chan’s Michelin medals, Er Gu Tang Shui’s traditional stone grinder and many others on display!

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