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This photograph shows the revamped Tiong Bahru Market, with various stores ranging from food to fashion. It depicts four stores: Qiu Ji Department Store, a store that sells handbags and other accessories, Joey Fashion and 1818 Garments. A white car is parked in front of Qiu Ji Department Store. A group of three elderly man are chatting in front of the store that sells handbags and other accessories. Title devised by Library staff.
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