My Chew Joo Chiat Story

Chew Joo Chiat 周如切 is my great grand-father. My family tree in Singapore begins with him. The purpose of this blog is for my children and grand children to know their root's humble beginning. Secondly, there are inaccuracies and gaps I discovered published in books, articles and websites about Chew Joo Chiat. I also want to talk about some lost landmarks in Joo Chiat.

Friday, July 1, 2022

BACK TO MY ROOTS

Chew Joo Chiat's descendants from his grand-daughter, Chew Poon Neo. She married Teo Geok Peck. Picture shows Poon Neo's grand-child...

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Katong Laksa

Which One Is The Real Katong Laksa Walk along East Coast Road from Haig Road to Still Road, you'll come across a number of Katong L...

Sunday, July 30, 2017

A Penniless Boy Chew Joo Chiat book launch on 29 July 2017 at the Marine Parade Public Library A Penniless Boy, Chew Joo Chiat book was ...

Friday, June 30, 2017

Book Launch My book 'A Penniless Boy, Chew Joo Chiat' will be launched on 29 th July 2017 at the Marine Parade Public Libr...

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Tongmenghui

Tong Meng Hui (TMH) The Tongmenghui aka the Chinese United League was a secret society and underground resistance movement organized ...

Sunday, June 5, 2016

A Lost Grave 120 Years Old

Grave of Lim Heon Neo, wife of Chew Joo Chiat The above grave is 120 years (1896) old. It...

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Chew Joo Chiat's second legacy

Joo Chiat, Singapore’s First Heritage Town is fast becoming a tourist spot. There is a walking trail guide and map known as The Secret ...

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