Conserved Building
21 Kreta Ayer Road
Applicable Guidelines
Historic District Guidelines
Conservation Area
Chinatown - Bukit Pasoh Conservation Area
Historic address: 21 Kreta Ayer Road
Singapore Hok San Association
About
Established in 1920 by early immigrants from the province of Heshan (鹤山) in Guangdong, China, the Singapore Hok San Association is the oldest lion dance troupe in Singapore.
The History
The troupe was set up to share its distinct Heshan-styled lion dance at a time when there were few healthy and affordable recreation options. To cater to growing membership, the troupe evolved into a clan association in 1939. The association rented a shophouse along Neil Road to function as a gathering place for its members until its relocation to its existing premises at 21 Kreta Ayer Road in 1983.
Guidelines and Procedures
All proposed works will need to comply with the Conservation Guidelines and the Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG). Conservation Permission is required before all additions & alteration works and operations of new use can begin.
Residential Fronts are characterised by timber casement windows flanking a double-leafed timber door. All buildings with residential front which is existing and/or identified in the 'Specific Restoration Guidelines', regardless of land use zoning, shall be retained and restored.
Use Guidelines and Submission Process for Buildings in Historic Conservation Areas
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