An ongoing study highlights Chinatown shopkeepers' contributions to the remaking and conservation of the area.
Teck Soon Medical Hall is among at least 20 old shops in Chinatown that are part of a study to trace the histories of the shops.Teck Soon Medical Hall decided in 1982 to display its Chinese medicinal herbs at its storefront, instead of keeping them in drawers at the back of the shop, as was the practice in years past.
Titled Small Businesses And Shops Of Chinatown, 1819-1980s, the project examines how the businesses coped between the 1960s and 1990s when Chinatown changed dramatically due to urban renewal, amid the development of shopping centres and public housing estates. Ms Lynn Wong, 35, director of heritage consultancy Bridging Generations and another researcher on the project, said: “Unlike the usual view of traditional shops being old-school and backward, they are the forerunners in their industry, introducing concepts that have become the norm today and working closely with the community to meet new needs.”
The various relocations did not affect its business, thanks to its innovations, commitment to quality, and pool of regular customers, said the younger Mr Chow.Besides modernising its packaging, it plans to post healthcare videos on social media to attract younger customers. Mr Kenry Peh is the fourth generation of his family to run Chinese tea business Pek Sin Choon. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
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