Before he turned 12 years old, Mr Koh had begun his stint as a pastry apprentice. Now, at the age of 76, he is a master of his trade - a treasured heritage that is at high risk of vanishing in Singapore. He handmakes most of the goodies sold in his shop, such as peanut and sesame candies, tau sar piah, beh teh saw - all by himself.Believed to be the last artisan locally, the veteran still makes or Sugar Lion in the traditional way using timber moulds. Sugar Lion, made with melted coloured sugar, were popular offerings in temples during festive seasons of Teochews and Hokkiens. Teochews use the Sugar Lion, in the form of sculpted lion figurine that signifies vigour and stregthen. Hokkiens use 3 or 5 sugar figurines (, ) comprising the Dragon, Phoenix, Lion, Elephant and Pagoda, that symbolise longevity and good luck. Sugar Lions were originally made in white. However, it was not easy to control as sugar liquid caramelised and changed colour easily easily. Subsequently, the use of red became the trend as the colour was seen to be more auspicious and aesthetically pleasing.Watch the video and follow us for a glimpse into how the artisan hand makes sugar lion! A rare sight you shouldn't miss! Brought to you by HappyCat.. Operating hours: 9am - 7pmAddress:2 Beach Road, Singapore 190002Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/new-beginningshttps://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/new-beginnings*****************Join HappyCat. for more food adventures! Watch the latest videos here:Old-school Bak Kut Teh by masters in their 70s | Old Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh ()https://youtu.be/bCsqJK6GRiUA Modern Twist to Chinese Tea - Hand-brewed Artisanal Sparkling Tea | Pek Sin Choon X Danger Closehttps://youtu.be/RUd5C4n2KNU*****************Check out our Social Media pages for our trails: We cordially invite you to join our Facebook group, & support our heritage hawker food offered by our hardworking stall owners. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1631153023937667Instagram: https://instagram.com/happycat.heipimaoIf you have a story to share and are keen to be featured on the channel, drop us an email!
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