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TOUR: Tracing the footsteps of Oseki and Govind from "The Punkhawala and The Prostitute"


  • Bugis Junction 200 Victoria Street Singapore, 188021 Singapore (map)

Join Wesley Leon Aroozoo, on 2 and 3 April as part of The Substations Artist Walk program, on a time travelling journey through Bugis to trace the steps of Oseki and Gobind from his novel, The Punkhawala and the Prostitute. This guided tour is an opportunity to experience a different Singapore through the eyes of an artist in a unique and intimate setting.

As an independent artist, I am passionate to share the lesser known side of Singapore’s diverse history with people. My novel The Punkhawala and The Prostitute explores the lives of the Karayuki-sans (Japanese prostitutes) in 1800’s in Singapore which is relatively unknown to most Singaporeans. With The Substation’s first artist walk, I am excited to share my research and guide participants to imagine what it was like in Singapore back then we trace the footsteps of the Karayuki-sans depicted in the novel.

Walks are limited to 12 pax per experience and will last for 90 minutes. Tickets are on sale now for SGD $20 per person and can be purchased via the link below.


VENUE: Bugis Junction
ADDRESS: 200 Victoria St, Singapore 188021
EVENT WEBSITE: Peatix (for tickets)

DATE AND TIME
2-3 April 2022, 10am-11.30am, $20

Earlier Event: 1 April
SingPoWriMo 2022