A Stroll Through the Sacred, Profane, and Bizarre

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Abstract

A gaggle of humanoid geese engaged in a domestic dispute, a gory battle between fish-men and warriors, monkeys bearing rifles, and a turtle riding an emu—these are some of the scenes one can expect to encounter when visiting Haw Par Villa in Singapore. However, underneath the absurd collection of over 1000 public sculptures and 150 giant dioramas is a compelling insight into Chinese folklore about death, punishment, and hell that are interlaced with attractions which nod to the park’s unique history and origin
Original languageEnglish
Specialist publicationDispatch Review
Publication statusPublished - 3 Sept 2023

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