Location:
, , Singapore
Post Date:
Apr 3, 2024 11:50 PM
TAG ID:
sphphotos004543
(RM)
Credit:
Gavin Foo/The Straits Times/Newscom
Format:
2953 x 1969 Color JPEG
Photographer:
Gavin Foo
Keywords:
Raymond Wong, Kebaya maker
Release Status:
No Model Release, No Property Release
Caption:
Peranakan (Straits Chinese) beadwork and embroidery practitioner Raymond Wong with some of his kebaya (traditional clothing) and beaded shoes, 28 March 2024. Mr Wong is one of three recipients of the National Heritage Board's Steward of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Award, a recognition for promoting and passing on skills and traditions to the community and younger generation. The award was launched in 2019.