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Lai Chun Yuen Opera House

Lai Chun Yuen Opera House was a Cantonese opera house that was built before 1887 and located on Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore. It was owned by Lin Dingxing and subsequently, Loh Ghim. Chinese opera performances have religious significance for the Chinese as they believe it entertains the gods and spirits.

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Chinatown, Chinatown, Singapore

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Lai Chun Yuen Opera House in Chinatown, Singapore

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Historic Chinese opera house in Singapore

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Regent Alfred John Bidwell

1869-1918 · Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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Regent Alfred John Bidwell, also known as R. A. J. Bidwell, was an English-born architect noted for his colonial era buildings in Singapore. His best-known works include the Raffles Hotel and the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall in Singapore and Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur.

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Regent Alfred John Bidwell

practice · Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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