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Uncover the gems hidden in film footage captured of old time Singapore. By identifying places, events and people, you will help make the video records more discoverable to everyone!

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A Wedding In Singapore (1962)

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Description:

The wedding ceremony of both husband (Tan Kiat Seng) and wife (Ling Kin Moi), who are from the Foochow (Fuzhou) dialect group. The wedding was held in a coffee shop house owned by the eldest brother of the groom, located at Serangoon Road where many Foochows of that time lived. The parents of the groom were both living in their homeland, China. Operating coffee drink businesses, tailoring and hair cutting were the three main professions that Foochow people had then.

Background Information:

Donated by Mr Yong Siong Hock on behalf of his aunt, Mdm Ling Kin Moi

Date From:

25/03/2024

Date From:

25/12/2025

Display Date:

25/03/2024

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