PREMIERING SOON! Haw Par Villa - a sprawling garden of mysticism and mythology.

Ornate entrance gateway of Haw Par Villa 

Haw Par Villa aka Tiger Balm Gardens is named after philanthropist brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par whose names mean Tiger and Leopard respective, two legendary animals in Buddhism to which the brothers are devoted.

Haw Par Villa is a place of wonder and mystery with a chequered past. It started in 1937 as the residence of the wealthy Aw Family known for their Tiger Balm products sold to this day. Their villa sat midst sprawling landscaped grounds which they populated with numerous statutes and dioramas drawn from Buddhism and Chinese mythology. In their philanthropy the gardens were later turned into a public park for the enjoyment of all. After being badly damaged during the Japanese invasion, it was restored and continued to serve as a public recreational facility, till now, when entrance fees apply. To be continued.

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Nanyang
a graphic novel by
Tan Choon Hong
is now an eBook 
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Over 100 pages of adventure romance.
Love! Intrigue! Betrayal!

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An epic journey that spans the region the Chinese call Nanyang.

Two brothers, hearing tales of a city where the streets are paved in gold, head south seeking a piece of the action. After a traumatic separation and several harrowing experiences, the brothers finally meet on opposite sides of the law. 

Will they recognise each other as family or will loyalty to their masters triumph to turn them into deadly enemies?