Ancestors and Rituals

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Ancestors and Rituals examines the ancestral and ritualistic beliefs of traditional societies, including some of the most remote communities in Southeast Asia. The objects on display include some of ACM’s oldest collections – originally in the old R...

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Free for Singaporeans & PRs. Ticketing charges for tourists apply.

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5 min walk from Raffles Place MRT Station

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Gallery Overview

Manifested in various traditions and rituals related to food, fertility, family, and safety, a reverence for ancestors binds diverse Southeast Asian civilisations. Ancestors and Rituals examines the ancestral and ritualistic beliefs of traditional societies, including some of the most remote communities in Southeast Asia. The objects on display include some of ACM’s oldest collections – originally in the old Raffles Library and Museum.

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