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This 1983 photograph depicts part of a Chinese funeral procession taking place along South Bridge Road. Two costumed performers wearing big-headed masks are leading the procession. A hearse elaborately decorated with flags and banners following the performers is seen on the left of the picture. A band of musicians dressed in uniforms is walking alongside the hearse. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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