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Tua Jia Ka

Tua Jia Ka

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Tua Jia Ka, alternatively spelled Tua Jia Kar, is a commemorative replica of a former well in the Somapah Serangoon Village, which was also known as Tua Jia Ka. It is situated in Kovan, Singapore, and occupies the former site of the village.[1]

The structure in 2019

History

The structure was introduced in 1998 as part of the upgrading of the Hougang Street 21 Neighbourhood Centre, which was renamed Kovan City. The well is about 2.5 metres in diameter and similar in size to the original. It was placed on the former site of the Somapah Serangoon Village, which was also known as Tua Jia Ka. A granite tablet, which was installed on the structure, describes the history of the village.[2][3][4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Tua Jia Kar". Roots. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. [2]
    Leong, Weng Kam (27 October 1998). "The well returns to Tua Jia Ka". The Straits Times.
  3. [3]
    Leong, Weng Kam (9 August 2010). "Welling with memories". The Straits Times.
  4. [4]
    "现代"高文城" 述说"大井脚"历史". Lianhe Zaobao. 6 October 1998.

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