Haw Par Villa
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Haw Par Villa

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Time Out says

Opened in 1937, this weird and wonderful park was named after its owners, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, the brothers who made their fortune from the acclaimed cure-all ointment Tiger Balm (it's also known as Tiger Balm Gardens). Multicoloured statues and tableaux depict scenes from Chinese history and mythology. A new attraction, Hell's Museum, provides historical and philosophical context to ideas of life and death across Asia and leads up to the highlight – the Ten Courts of Hell. Responsible for childhood nightmares for generations of Singaporeans, these small-scale tableaux show human sinners being punished in a variety of hideous and bloodthirsty ways – in extremely gory and graphic detail. It’s a safe bet that you will never see anything like it anywhere else. Read our guide to this kooky theme park in Singapore.

Details

Address
262 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore
118628
Opening hours:
Daily 9am-8pm; Hell's Museum: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
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What’s on

ICS x DTW: Haw Par Thrilla #5

Ice Cream Sundays and Darker Than Wax are teaming up once again for ICS x DTW: Haw Par Thrilla #5 on June 14. Taking place at the Culture Courtyard in Haw Par Villa, this fifth edition features tunes chosen by selectors from both collectives, with a live EWI performance by Kaye of Darker Than Wax. The event also gets an upgrade with a brand-new stage design and custom lighting, transforming Haw Par Villa’s surreal environment into a multi-sensory playground.  Attendees can enjoy casual chess matches at the Aliwal Chess Club’s glowing neon chess setup, and indulge in refreshing options from the on-site food and drink vendors. Highlights include Asahi’s self-foaming Nama Jokki beer can, Boujee Botanical’s kombucha, and Unico Zelo’s natural wines. As a bonus, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary Iced Oat Latte from Prefer Coffee. Tickets can be purchased here.
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