Open Business @ Abba’s Department Store

by Abbas's Department Store

5 May • 07:00pm

Open Business are two videos about the Singapore Business owners inspirations and journeys in the area of Tourism Heritage and Nature Heritage. Meet Abba’s Department Store at Smith Street, Chinatown since 1979 and Bee Amazed Garden since 2017.

Meet Prakash, the owner of Abba’s Department Store at Smith Street Chinatown. They have been making tailored suits since 1979.

Find out the Business owners inspirations and development journeys in keeping the Singapore business going. Support Singapore business and create our Singapore Heritage!

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 HeritageFest focuses on traditional family business.

Abbas's Department Store

Established in 1979 back in Change Alley, Ariel Plaza, we have grown and changed with the times. We are now at a new location in Chinatown with a different space and new look. However, our key philosophy remains- we tailor-make the merchandise to suit your needs because the client comes first.

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