Funeral procession, 1983 : general view [3]



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20 Mar 1983

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This 1983 photograph depicts part of a Chinese funeral procession taking place along South Bridge Road. The members of the band are dressed in long white robes over their clothes, carrying Chinese musical instruments like flutes. A hearse elaborately decorated with flags and banners following the musicians is seen on the left of the picture. 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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