But the House of Tan Yeok Nee: A Homecoming will welcome the public to visit its restored grounds during the opening weekend on 1st and 2nd November 2025.
Presented by the Teochew Sim Clan, the photography exhibition will offer current generations a glimpse into the lives of their ancestors. It will shine a light on the Huamei ancestral village, where many Teochews trace their roots, while documenting the gradual fading of these ancestral homes.
The House of Tan Yeok Nee will feature an Immersive Heritage Gallery, which utilises multimedia displays and artefacts to showcase the architecture, craftsmanship, and conservation of the mansion.
The gallery will also host 2 series by the Artist-in-Residence, Tan Ngiap Heng, who’s also the great-great-grandson of Tan Yeok Nee. At this showcase, he’ll bring a small group of participants on a tour and demonstrate his practice of Chlorophyll printing – an art form that uses the sun to create prints on leaves.
Venue: House of Tan Yeok Nee
Admission: Free
When: 1 - 2 Nov 2025, 10am - 7pm
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