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Late 19th/early 20th century image of Thian Hock Keng. The temple originated as a small Joss house first built around 1821–1822 at the waterfront serving the local Hokkien community, where seafarers and immigrants gave thanks to the sea goddess Mazu for a safe sea passage on their arrival to Singapore. [4]
The Old Tao Nan School [a] is a historic building in Singapore, located along Armenian Street in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area.The building was originally built for the Tao Nan School to serve the local Hokkien community, but the school has since been relocated to its current location in Marine Parade.
Hoklo architecture styled Lukang Longshan Temple.. Hokkien architecture, also called Hoklo architecture or Minnan architecture, refers to the architectural style of the Hoklo people, a Han Chinese sub-group who have historically been the dominant demographic of the Southern Chinese province of Fujian (called "Hokkien" in the Hoklo language), and Taiwan, Singapore.
The campus of Ai Tong School, a Special Assistance Plan primary school established in 1912 and affiliate to Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, is located in the Bright Hill Drive area of Sin Ming. [6] It relocated its campus from its previous campus in Ang Mo Kio to its current location in Sin Ming in 1992 to cope with rising student enrollment. [7]
Location of Hong San See in Singapore Hong San See ( traditional Chinese : 鳳山寺 ; simplified Chinese : 凤山寺 ; pinyin : Fèngshān sì ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : Hōng-suann-sī ) is a Chinese temple in Singapore, and is located at Mohamed Sultan Road in the River Valley Planning Area , within the Central Area .
Tanjong Pagar (alternatively spelled Tanjung Pagar) is a historic district located within the Central Business District of Singapore, straddling the Outram Planning Area and the Downtown Core under the Urban Redevelopment Authority's urban planning zones. The district has a rich history and is known for its cultural and architectural landmarks ...
Katong was the location of many villas and mansions of the wealthy elite in the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries. They made their fortunes in the Far East and built seaside resorts, villas and manors along the beachfront of Katong, beginning from Katong Park to the end of the East Coast.
The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan was the first such organization to be established in 1840 on the grounds of the Thian Hock Keng Temple. [1] However, the SHHK also served other members of the Chinese community who came from other parts of China. [2] In 1929, the philanthropist Tan Kah Kee became the president of Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan. [3]