Tai Thean Kew Circus - Revision history

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	Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>		Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>
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	Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>		Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>
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	[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]
	[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]
			[[File:Life Beyond The Big Top.jpg\|thumb\|''"Life Beyond the Big Top: Stories of the Tai Thean Kew Circus" by Adele Wong.'' ]]
	The Tai Thean Kew Circus (大天球马戏团) was a popular circus that operated in Singapore from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> The circus' history has been documented and published as a coffee table book called "Life Beyond The Big Top" by Adele Wong, whose ancestors were the first-generation founders of Tai Thean Kew circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref>		The Tai Thean Kew Circus (大天球马戏团) was a popular circus that operated in Singapore from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> The circus' history has been documented and published as a coffee table book called "Life Beyond The Big Top" by Adele Wong, whose ancestors were the first-generation founders of Tai Thean Kew circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref>

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	Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the troupe frequently shuttled between Singapore and Malaysia. The Tai Thean Kew Circus toured many cities in neighbouring Malaysia. In January 1953, the troupe was the first circus to perform in Kota Tinggi, Johor since 1949.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19530123-1.2.96?ST=1&AT=search&k=The%20big%20top&QT=the,big,top&oref=article The big top]". ''The Straits Times''. January 23, 1953. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> A year later, the circus performed in Kuala Kangsar, Perak where the Sultan of Perak graced the circus with his presence.<ref>"SULTAN SEES CIRCUS TWICE". ''Singapore Standard''. June 18, 1954. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In July 1955, the troupe made its way to Kuantan as part of its "East Coast" (of Malaysia) tour.<ref>"The Big Top Hits Kuantan". ''Singapore Standard''. July 12, 1955. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the troupe frequently shuttled between Singapore and Malaysia. The Tai Thean Kew Circus toured many cities in neighbouring Malaysia. In January 1953, the troupe was the first circus to perform in Kota Tinggi, Johor since 1949.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19530123-1.2.96?ST=1&AT=search&k=The%20big%20top&QT=the,big,top&oref=article The big top]". ''The Straits Times''. January 23, 1953. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> A year later, the circus performed in Kuala Kangsar, Perak where the Sultan of Perak graced the circus with his presence.<ref>"SULTAN SEES CIRCUS TWICE". ''Singapore Standard''. June 18, 1954. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In July 1955, the troupe made its way to Kuantan as part of its "East Coast" (of Malaysia) tour.<ref>"The Big Top Hits Kuantan". ''Singapore Standard''. July 12, 1955. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
	~~[[File:Life Beyond The Big Top.jpg\|thumb\|''"Life Beyond the Big Top: Stories of the Tai Thean Kew Circus" by Adele Wong.'' ]]~~

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	[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]
	[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]
	~~[[File:Life Beyond The Big Top.jpg\|thumb\|''"Life Beyond the Big Top: Stories of the Tai Thean Kew Circus" by Adele Wong.'' ]]~~
	The Tai Thean Kew Circus (大天球马戏团) was a popular circus that operated in Singapore from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> The circus' history has been documented and published as a coffee table book called "Life Beyond The Big Top" by Adele Wong, whose ancestors were the first-generation founders of Tai Thean Kew circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref>		The Tai Thean Kew Circus (大天球马戏团) was a popular circus that operated in Singapore from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> The circus' history has been documented and published as a coffee table book called "Life Beyond The Big Top" by Adele Wong, whose ancestors were the first-generation founders of Tai Thean Kew circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref>

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	Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the troupe frequently shuttled between Singapore and Malaysia. The Tai Thean Kew Circus toured many cities in neighbouring Malaysia. In January 1953, the troupe was the first circus to perform in Kota Tinggi, Johor since 1949.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19530123-1.2.96?ST=1&AT=search&k=The%20big%20top&QT=the,big,top&oref=article The big top]". ''The Straits Times''. January 23, 1953. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> A year later, the circus performed in Kuala Kangsar, Perak where the Sultan of Perak graced the circus with his presence.<ref>"SULTAN SEES CIRCUS TWICE". ''Singapore Standard''. June 18, 1954. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In July 1955, the troupe made its way to Kuantan as part of its "East Coast" (of Malaysia) tour.<ref>"The Big Top Hits Kuantan". ''Singapore Standard''. July 12, 1955. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the troupe frequently shuttled between Singapore and Malaysia. The Tai Thean Kew Circus toured many cities in neighbouring Malaysia. In January 1953, the troupe was the first circus to perform in Kota Tinggi, Johor since 1949.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19530123-1.2.96?ST=1&AT=search&k=The%20big%20top&QT=the,big,top&oref=article The big top]". ''The Straits Times''. January 23, 1953. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> A year later, the circus performed in Kuala Kangsar, Perak where the Sultan of Perak graced the circus with his presence.<ref>"SULTAN SEES CIRCUS TWICE". ''Singapore Standard''. June 18, 1954. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In July 1955, the troupe made its way to Kuantan as part of its "East Coast" (of Malaysia) tour.<ref>"The Big Top Hits Kuantan". ''Singapore Standard''. July 12, 1955. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
			[[File:Life Beyond The Big Top.jpg\|thumb\|''"Life Beyond the Big Top: Stories of the Tai Thean Kew Circus" by Adele Wong.'' ]]

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	[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]
	[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]

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	[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]
	[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]
			[[File:Life Beyond The Big Top.jpg\|thumb\|''"Life Beyond the Big Top: Stories of the Tai Thean Kew Circus" by Adele Wong.'' ]]
	The Tai Thean Kew Circus (大天球马戏团) was a popular circus that operated in Singapore from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> The circus' history has been documented and published as a coffee table book called "Life Beyond The Big Top" by Adele Wong, whose ancestors were the first-generation founders of Tai Thean Kew circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref>		The Tai Thean Kew Circus (大天球马戏团) was a popular circus that operated in Singapore from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> The circus' history has been documented and published as a coffee table book called "Life Beyond The Big Top" by Adele Wong, whose ancestors were the first-generation founders of Tai Thean Kew circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref>

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	Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the troupe frequently shuttled between Singapore and Malaysia. The Tai Thean Kew Circus toured many cities in neighbouring Malaysia. In January 1953, the troupe was the first circus to perform in Kota Tinggi, Johor since 1949.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19530123-1.2.96?ST=1&AT=search&k=The%20big%20top&QT=the,big,top&oref=article The big top]". ''The Straits Times''. January 23, 1953. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> A year later, the circus performed in Kuala Kangsar, Perak where the Sultan of Perak graced the circus with his presence.<ref>"SULTAN SEES CIRCUS TWICE". ''Singapore Standard''. June 18, 1954. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In July 1955, the troupe made its way to Kuantan as part of its "East Coast" (of Malaysia) tour.<ref>"The Big Top Hits Kuantan". ''Singapore Standard''. July 12, 1955. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>		Between the 1950s and the 1960s, the troupe frequently shuttled between Singapore and Malaysia. The Tai Thean Kew Circus toured many cities in neighbouring Malaysia. In January 1953, the troupe was the first circus to perform in Kota Tinggi, Johor since 1949.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19530123-1.2.96?ST=1&AT=search&k=The%20big%20top&QT=the,big,top&oref=article The big top]". ''The Straits Times''. January 23, 1953. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> A year later, the circus performed in Kuala Kangsar, Perak where the Sultan of Perak graced the circus with his presence.<ref>"SULTAN SEES CIRCUS TWICE". ''Singapore Standard''. June 18, 1954. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> In July 1955, the troupe made its way to Kuantan as part of its "East Coast" (of Malaysia) tour.<ref>"The Big Top Hits Kuantan". ''Singapore Standard''. July 12, 1955. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref>
	~~[[File:Life Beyond The Big Top.jpg\|thumb\|''"Life Beyond the Big Top: Stories of the Tai Thean Kew Circus" by Adele Wong.'' ]]~~

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	=='Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong (2016)==		=='Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong (2016)==
	Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref>		Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>


	The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>

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Dayana Rizal: /* 'Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong */

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'Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong

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	This had been a long term issue for the circus industry in Singapore. In a 1951 interview with ''The Straits Times'', a representative from Tai Thean Kew circus stated that "... young people in Malaya are just not interested".<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19510103-1.2.53?ST=1&AT=search&k=Tai%20Thean%20Kew%20circus&QT=tai,thean,kew,circus&oref=article No Glamour In Circus, They Say]". ''The Straits Times''. January 3, 1951. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Furthermore, it was illegal for young children to perform dangerous and risky acts due to the Children's and Young Persons Ordinance at the time.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19510103-1.2.53?ST=1&AT=search&k=Tai%20Thean%20Kew%20circus&QT=tai,thean,kew,circus&oref=article No Glamour In Circus, They Say]". ''The Straits Times''. January 3, 1951. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Thus, newer generations of performers were either hired from China or born into the circus. For example, Sze Ling Fen, who is Sze Bing Shen’s eldest daughter, joined the circus at 6 years old. Crowned the 'Princess of the Circus',<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> Sze Ling Fen grew up to be the lead female acrobat of the troupe.		This had been a long term issue for the circus industry in Singapore. In a 1951 interview with ''The Straits Times'', a representative from Tai Thean Kew circus stated that "... young people in Malaya are just not interested".<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19510103-1.2.53?ST=1&AT=search&k=Tai%20Thean%20Kew%20circus&QT=tai,thean,kew,circus&oref=article No Glamour In Circus, They Say]". ''The Straits Times''. January 3, 1951. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Furthermore, it was illegal for young children to perform dangerous and risky acts due to the Children's and Young Persons Ordinance at the time.<ref>"[http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19510103-1.2.53?ST=1&AT=search&k=Tai%20Thean%20Kew%20circus&QT=tai,thean,kew,circus&oref=article No Glamour In Circus, They Say]". ''The Straits Times''. January 3, 1951. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.</ref> Thus, newer generations of performers were either hired from China or born into the circus. For example, Sze Ling Fen, who is Sze Bing Shen’s eldest daughter, joined the circus at 6 years old. Crowned the 'Princess of the Circus',<ref>Wong, Adele. “Tai Thean Kew Circus Brief History”. ''Wordpress''. June 18, 2015. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://adelewong.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/tai-thean-kew-circus-brief-history/</ref> Sze Ling Fen grew up to be the lead female acrobat of the troupe.

	=='Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong==		=='Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong (2016)==
	Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref>		Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref>

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	=='Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong==		=='Life Beyond the Big Top' by Adele Wong==
	Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>		Published in February 2016, 'Life Beyond The Big Top' is a book detailing the history of Tai Thean Kew Circus from the 1930s to the 1980s.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top". ''Kinokuniya SINGAPORE''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref> As of 2019, the book is available for purchase in-store and online from Kinokuniya Singapore at S$40.00.<ref>"Life Beyond the Big Top -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]". ''Kinokuniya Singapore''. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9781941806715</ref>


			The book was a product of Adele Wong's own research into documents and the interviews with her grandmother, Sze Ling Fen, and others who had first-hand experience with the circus.<ref>Ying, Ying. “Tai Thean Kew Circus (Part 2)”. ''iremember''. May 20, 2016. Accessed on 14 March 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.iremember.sg/index.php/2016/05/life-beyond-the-big-top-2/</ref> The book started off as a Sociology assignment that Adele had written while at the National University of Singapore.<ref>Lee, Jian Xuan. "The circus in its heyday". ''The Straits Times.'' August 21, 2016. Accessed on 18 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/the-circus-in-its-heyday</ref>

	==References / Citations==		==References / Citations==

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	~~[[File:Tai Thean Kew circus group shot.jpg\|thumb\|''A group shot of the Tai Thean Kew circus troupe. Photo from iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]~~
	[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew poster.jpg\|thumb\|''A poster detailing the timings and location of Tai Thean Kew Circus' performances in 3 different languages - Malay, Chinese, and English. Photo from'' ''iremember.sg, credits to Adele Wong.'']]
	[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]		[[File:Tai Thean Kew Circus act.jpg\|thumb\|''A bicycle act performed by the female acrobats of Tai Thean Kew Circus. Photo from iremember.sg., credits to Adele Wong.'']]