JOYS OF JOO CHIAT: Pretty Joo Chiat residential shophouses with Plumeria blooms are a living legacy of Singapore’s Peranakan culture.
Timeless Treasures depicts impressions and memories of things we grew up with in the 1970s and 80s. They were drawn by differently-abled artist, Douglas T.S. Leong. Give a gift that invites you to walk down a happy memory lane! WATCH VIDEO (acrylic trivet/coasters)
JOYS OF JOO CHIAT: As a pretty Joo Chiat shophouse adorned with Plumeria blooms, I stand as a legacy of Singapore's vibrant Peranakan culture. I am an ornamental shophouse fashioned between 1889 and 1920. In the artwork "JOY–樂,", my story comes to life. Alongside me, a Nyonya in kebaya lights up a small stringed firecracker, her actions evoking memories of a time when our neighborhood was alive with cultural celebrations. Cats and dogs laze amidst feathered birds, their presence adding to the playful scene.
Timeless Treasures
- Why am I called a tingkat?
- Ice Kacang Surprise!
- The Majestic Presence of a Grandfather Clock
- That old Gramaphone - A Vinyl Lover's Dream
Together, our stories weave a tapestry of blessings and cultural richness, reminding all who pass by of the vibrant heritage in the heart of Joo Chiat.


