Firing crackers during Chinese New Year : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

Information About

This black and white photograph, probably taken in Chinatown shows some strings of fire crackers hanging from the buildings and spectators looking on. Groups of other people are seen seated at the shop houses. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


Additional Details

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

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