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Open Business @ Heng Foh Tong

16 May • 02:00pm • Bukit Batok

An intimate online theatre about the journey of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Singapore brand. Shared by three generations of Host Storytellers and co-created with Theatre Today.

Open Business Heng Foh Tong

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall? Watch this video here to hear from the family-run Heng Foh Tong Medical Hall where four-generations of family members pitch in to support the business in various ways. From weighing and preparing herbs and herbal concoctions, brewing herbal teas and drinks, to implementing an online e-commerce platform and SafeEntry requirements, no job is too big or small for the Lee family who takes pride in running this Medical Hall in the heartlands of Bukit Batok.

 

Click on the register button to join us in an online dialogue on 16 May to hear from Heng Foh Tong Medical Hall about how they have evolved their business over the years and what Traditional Chinese herbs mean to each generation of their family. 

 

This programme is facilitated by Theatre Today.
Theatre Today was established in 2016, by experienced Theatre Director, Drama Educator, Creative Producer, Jeffrey Tan. Theatre Today celebrates the diversity of stories and lived experiences through experiential workshops, commissions or site specific productions. Jeffrey conceptualized OPEN HOMES (2015, 2017 and 2019), where residents became Host Storytellers, who shared personal stories from their own homes. OPEN BUSINESS at the Singapore Heritage Festival focuses on traditional family business.





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