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This is a view of the elaborate structure marking the entrance to Haw Par Villa. It has a multi-layered roof of orange and green tiles and upturned finials. Symbolic flowers and tigers decorate the structure. There are white and red rails on one side of the concrete walkway. Title devised by Library staff.
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Haw Par Villa, 1971 : general view
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This is a photograph of two ladies posing at the Haw Par Villa, built in 1937, formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens. Photograph donated by Yong Mei Lin and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_655...
Haw Par Villa, 1972 : group photograph
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This is a photograph of students posing at the entrance of Haw Par Villa. Haw Par Villa, formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens, was built by the brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, in 1937. The statues depicting characters from Chinese folklore and legends, explicitly attempts to illustrate...
Haw Par Villa, between 1967 - 1968 : group photograph
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Portrait of Tan Peck Lian's family, at the Haw Par Villa, built in 1937, formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens. Donated by Tan Peck Lian and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_649...
Haw Par Villa, 1974 : two people
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A woman with a child in her arms are shown standing in front of the statue of a Chinese legend at Haw Par Villa. The oriental theme park (once known as Tiger Balm Gardens)was built in 1937 and is famed for depicting moral tales and Chinese legendary stories. Photograph donated...
Haw Par Villa entrance, 1963 : exterior
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This is a photograph of visitors posing at the entrance of Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Garden). The oriental theme park is a treasure trove of moral tales and traditional Chinese stories. Photograph donated by Lim Kee Oon and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_506...
Haw Par Villa, 1970s : general view
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Haw Par Villa, formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens, was built by the brothers, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, in 1937. The statues depicting characters from Chinese folklore and legends explicitly illustrate lessons on certain traditional moral values. This photograph shows some of the buildings in the gardens....
Haw Par Villa, 1970s : exterior
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A young man is shown posing at the entrance of Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens). Known for its many sculptures and figurines, the oriental theme park is a treasure trove of moral tales and traditional Chinese stories. Photograph donated by Monita Lee, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008....
Haw Par Villa, between 1965 - 1968 : general view
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Brothers of Loo Siew Koon, posing for a photograph at Haw Par Villa. Built in 1937, the oriental theme park was formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens. Donated by Loo Siew Koon and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_674...
Haw Par Villa, 1968 : group photograph
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This is a group photograph of people at the entrance of Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens). The oriental theme park is a treasure trove of moral tales and traditional Chinese stories. Photograph donated by Teo Gek Huay and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_479...
Group photo at Haw Par Villa, 1950s : general view
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This is a photograph of a group of smiling children at Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens). A few of them are seen with toothless grin. They are posing in front of the legendary Eight Immortals who had always done good deeds for human beings and are therefore much respected...