Chinatown is often recognised for its temples, street markets and landmarks. However, the true spirit of Chinatown Singapore's history lives in its long-standing family businesses. Early Chinese migrants built livelihoods in Chinatown through trades like goldsmithing, TCM, confectionery, incense-making, carpentry, and food hawking. Many of these businesses have disappeared over the decades, but a small circle of them remains. Passed down through generations, these busine
