Three lions : close-up



Photograph

01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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Shown in this slide is a close-up view of three lions in a lion dance performance, probably at a National Day Parade. The one on the right has colourful stripes. In the background is the City Hall which is decorated with coloured flags. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


Subjects

Lion dance--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Chinese dance

Dance

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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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