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This image captures a museum or exhibition display showcasing two historical Chinese New Year remittance letters, known as 侨批 (qiaopi), against a plain, light reddish-brown background. Above the artifacts, a bilingual text panel in Chinese and English explains their significance. The main text states that "Chinese New Year remittance letters provide insights into how remittance was distributed during the festive period. The letters also showcase Chinese New Year customs such as the purchase of festive goods and the giving of red packets." On the left, a letter on blue-lined paper with vertical Chinese script is displayed. Its accompanying caption, also in Chinese and English, explains: "In this remittance letter, the sender remitted money home for the upcoming Chinese New Year (1964)." This piece is attributed to the Lim Pin Pin's Archives. On the right, an older, yellowed document with vertical Chinese characters is presented. The corresponding caption details: "In this remittance letter, the sender requested for a portion of the remittance to be allocated to his mother for purchasing new clothes in preparation for the new year (date unknown)." This item is from the Koh Seow Chuan Collection, courtesy of the National Library, Singapore. Red, circular decorative elements are visible in the top right corner, hinting at a broader festive or cultural theme of the exhibition. The overall scene is educational, highlighting a historical aspect of Chinese cultural practices related to remittances during the New Year.
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