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Coolies, Towkays and the Gig Economy
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Coolies, Towkays and the Gig Economy

3 hours
Singapore
€49.25/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

No cancellations, or refunds can be made
  • English-speaking guide
  • Audio guide system - Head-sets will be provided
  • Feel free to bring your personal earphones
  • Themed snacks and drinks

Not included: Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Guide will be wearing a T-Shirt with 8th Wave Logo and will be holding a pickup signboard Fuk Tai Chi Museum Entrance Time: 14:30 Address: 76 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 048464 Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: Take MRT Downtown Line to Telok Ayer Station, and walk for 1 minutes to reach

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Overview

From its origins as a Free Port, follow the trails of Towkays and Coolies along the Quays and Market places of Singapore Discover temples hidden in plain sight, visit the house of a Triad boss, touch an original Coolie coin and understand how their daily Gig-economy had similarities and parallels to today's economy Explore the huge divides between the Agent recruiters and their indentured "Piglets", as the labourers were sometimes called, the role of Indian money-lenders, subsidised gambling trains, and how the Coolie-coin system effectively removed real cash rewards This tour will upend many of your assumptions and show things in a new light Explore historic UNESCO Temples which were used as a hang-out by coolies and also to boost love-luck with incense sticks! Understand why coolies were sometimes called "Piglets", how they were paid by Gigs and how they could spend it Find out about the original subsidised Gambling trains to Malaysia! Enjoy a refreshing themed tea inspired drink as you explore the former house of a Triad Boss, and a Coolie-coin themed cookie! Receive a Coolie-coin Cookie as a gift, while you explore

Highlights

From its origins as a Free Port, follow the trails of Towkays and Coolies along the Quays and Market places of Singapore
Discover temples hidden in plain sight, visit the house of a Triad boss, touch an original Coolie coin and understand how their daily Gig-economy had similarities and parallels to today's economy
Explore the huge divides between the Agent recruiters and their indentured "Piglets", as the labourers were sometimes called, the role of Indian money-lenders, subsidised gambling trains, and how the Coolie-coin system effectively removed real cash rewards
This tour will upend many of your assumptions and show things in a new light
Explore historic UNESCO Temples which were used as a hang-out by coolies and also to boost love-luck with incense sticks!
Understand why coolies were sometimes called "Piglets", how they were paid by Gigs and how they could spend it
Find out about the original subsidised Gambling trains to Malaysia!
Enjoy a refreshing themed tea inspired drink as you explore the former house of a Triad Boss, and a Coolie-coin themed cookie!
Receive a Coolie-coin Cookie as a gift, while you explore

What's included

English-speaking guide
Audio guide system - Head-sets will be provided
Feel free to bring your personal earphones
Themed snacks and drinks

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Guide will be wearing a T-Shirt with 8th Wave Logo and will be holding a pickup signboard Fuk Tai Chi Museum Entrance Time: 14:30 Address: 76 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 048464 Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: Take MRT Downtown Line to Telok Ayer Station, and walk for 1 minutes to reach

Fuk Tai Chi Museum Entrance

Cancellation policy

  • No cancellation.

Additional info

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Tour Schedule This tour is available on Sunday Itinerary Start: 76 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 048464, Fuk Tai Chi Museum Entrance Finish: Fort Canning MRT Time: 14:30-17:30 Total: 3 hour(s) and 0 minute(s) From Fuk Tai Chi Museum, via Yueh Hai Ching Temple, to Boat Quay Continue along Singapore River, exploring old Godowns, historic houses and quays, finishing at the foot of Fort Canning Itinerary Reminder The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date Tour Schedule This tour is available on Sunday Itinerary Start: 76 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 048464, Fuk Tai Chi Museum Entrance Finish: Fort Canning MRT Time: 14:30-17:30 Total: 3 hour(s) and 0 minute(s) From Fuk Tai Chi Museum, via Yueh Hai Ching Temple, to Boat Quay Continue along Singapore River, exploring old Godowns, historic houses and quays, finishing at the foot of Fort Canning Itinerary Reminder The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date
Children aged 0-4 can join this activity free of charge. However, please note that they will not be receiving any F&B Group size: 5-20 participant(s)
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