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TINKERING TIME: Mr Tan builds his creations from his carpentry studio located in North Link Building, near Admiralty. He has been a carpenter for over 40 years and runs his own business. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Mr Tan always ensures that his tools are incheck and placed in order before he starts work on the decorations, which are usually inspired by the residents in his neighborhood. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
TRANSFORMING BARKS TO BEAUTY: Mr Tan has to carefully select each piece of wood and peel away the old rotten bark of the branch to save it from rotting entirely. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
RACE AGAINST TIME: Mr Tan takes less than a day to construct the side of the beams as he has to work fast in order to put together the decorations before Chinese New Year. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
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POST PHOTO BEAMING WITH PRIDE: Standing over two meters tall, the well is one of Mr Tan’s proud centerpieces. It will be filled with water and the beam would hold a bucket that can be lowered into the well. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
WELL OF FORTUNE: The well is constructed using only wood and cement to achieve a realistic look. Residents believe that the well can bring fortune as it is part of this year’s decoration theme. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
SPRING AWAKENING: To signify the arrival of spring, Mr Tan will use flowers and place them along the well and corridors of the neighbourhood. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
HARRY TROTTER: Everything on the pig mannequin is made from scratch by Mr Tan, including the spectacles which are made with a single wire bent into the shape of a pair of ‘Harry Potter’ inspired glasses. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
PIG OF FORTUNE: One of the two God of Fortunes’ Mr Tan has created, which he hopes will bring good fortune and laughter to the residents. (PHOTO: PRISTINE CHAY)
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Release Date: March 29, 2019
Release Date: April 26, 2019
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