Singapore's hidden heritage gems in Chinese clan associations

Some of the artefacts that will be exhibited at Chin Kang Huay Kuan. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
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SINGAPORE - A century-old broadsword, a battered coolie's hat peppered with holes, a rarely seen ancient percussion instrument, and antique luggage trunks which travelled the rough seas with early immigrants.

These are just some of the interesting finds in the heritage galleries of some local Chinese clan associations today.

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