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{Little India Tour} The Vanishing Chinese Temple in Singapore

What is a Vegetarian Hall and its importance in the Singapore? Explore with us into a hidden temple tucked in the alley of Little India!

By HeyLadTour

Date and time

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00 - 10:30 GMT+8

Location

Little India MRT

Rochor Road Singapore Singapore

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

What is a Vegetarian Hall and its importance in the Singapore? Explore with us into a hidden temple tucked in the alley of Little India and how it is related to the Waterloo Street Guanyin Temple?

On this special day, walk into the alley of the bustling Little India where a little Chinese Temple (Vegetarian Hall) located at and peek into the life of an 80+ years old elderly who is better known as "Ah Kor".

1. Learn about this special yet secretive folk religious sect and how are they different from other religion like Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

2. What is a Vegetarian Hall? Why is it called a Vegetarian Hall? - Get your questions answered during the tour as we learn about their roles in the yesteryears of Singapore especially during and after World War 2!

3. Discover one of the low profile vegetarian halls left in Singapore residing within a shophouse in Little India.

4. "Enter" into the life of the "Ah Kor" and find out how she find her new home here!

5. Learn about the daily activities happens within the Vegetarian Hall.

6. Partake with us in the discussion of the challenges these Vegetarian Halls faced such as "What's the future of these Vegetarian Halls?" and "Where do they "stand" in this modern and cosmopolitan city of Singapore?"

NOTE:
1. This guided tour will be conducted physically by a Licensed STB Tourist Guide.
2. Limited slots are available, please register early to avoid disappointment.
3. In case of unforeseen circumstances, HeyLadTour reserves the right to change the itinerary at short notice without prior notice to the ticket holder.
4. This guided tour will only proceed when there is a minimum of 4 participants. HeyLadTour reserves all rights to cancel the tour and refund all participants at short notice to the ticket holder.
5. Please note that photographs and videos of attendees may be taken at this event. HeyLadTour may use these photographs and videos for publicity and outreach purposes.
6. In the event that the ticket holder is unable to attend the event, tickets are non-refundable.

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