Saturday, October 15, 2022

Woman touches & steps on dioramas at 85-year-old Haw Par Villa

Source Website: https://mothership.sg/2022/10/woman-touch-dioramas-haw-par-villa/
By Adelene Wee, Mothership, 11 October 2022 at 03:27 pm
 

 A woman has drawn flak for touching and stepping on the dioramas at Haw Par Villa, which was established in 1937.
PHOTO: A woman has drawn flak for touching and stepping on the dioramas at Haw Par Villa, which was established in 1937.
Picture posted by Adelene Wee, Mothership on 11 October 2022 at 03:27 pm
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Shouldn't touch any of that.

A woman has drawn flak for touching and stepping on the dioramas at Haw Par Villa, which was established in 1937.

Her antics were posted on TikTok in a series of videos documenting her visit to Haw Par Villa on Oct. 10.

One video has been watched some 19,000 times.

She was seen stepping on the dioramas, caressing the statues, and posing with them.


 She was seen stepping on the dioramas, caressing the statues, and posing with them.
PHOTO: She was seen stepping on the dioramas, caressing the statues, and posing with them.
Via @anniexu403 TikTok
Picture posted by Adelene Wee, Mothership on 11 October 2022 at 03:27 pm
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In the 20-second clip, she could be seen stepping on the exhibits while in heels.

She pretended to pinch the body parts of a statue and smiled cheekily at the camera after that.


 She climbed up on a diorama and posed for a picture on it.
 

 She climbed precariously up on a diorama and wave at a minature elderly woman statue.
Reactions
In response to the video, commenters expressed their disappointment while others were puzzled by her behaviour.


 In response to the video, commenters expressed their disappointment while others were puzzled by her behaviour.
 

 With the Gorilla in the 'midst', she was not securely in position and is likely to fall.
 

 The beauty between two sumo wrestlers.
 

 At the mermaid pool, we have matching beautiful landed lady, but unfortunately fully clothed.
 

 Zhu Bajie (Chinese: 豬八戒; pinyin: Zhū Bājiè), also named Zhu Wuneng, is one of the three helpers of Tang Sanzang and a major character of the 16th century novel Journey to the West.
PHOTO: Zhu Bajie (Chinese: 豬八戒; pinyin: Zhū Bājiè), also named Zhu Wuneng, is one of the three helpers of Tang Sanzang and a major character of the 16th century novel Journey to the West.
Via @anniexu403 TikTok
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Some others lamented that her actions disrespected the dioramas that have existed in the park, some for more than eight decades and were painstakingly restored over the years as part of maintaining the facade of the park.

There were also users who commented that there could be a punishment for damaging public property.


 Some others lamented that her actions disrespected the dioramas that have existed in the park, some for more than eight decades and were painstakingly restored over the years as part of maintaining the facade of the park.
PHOTO: Some others lamented that her actions disrespected the dioramas that have existed in the park, some for more than eight decades and were painstakingly restored over the years as part of maintaining the facade of the park.
Via @anniexu403 TikTok
Picture posted by Adelene Wee, Mothership on 11 October 2022 at 03:27 pm
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 Similarly, some posted in mandarin, urging her not to climb up the exihibits.
PHOTO: Similarly, some posted in mandarin, urging her not to climb up the exihibits. Hoping that her thinking is as beautiful as her physical attributes. Other wished that her actions can be more disciplined and considerate. Commentator wondered she is from Mainland (大陆 dà lù).
Via @anniexu403 TikTok
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 There were also users who commented that there could be a punishment for damaging public property.
PHOTO: There were also users who commented that there could be a punishment for damaging public property.
Via @anniexu403 TikTok
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The cultural park said visitors were well-behaved and the premises have remained incident-free, even though it has organised large-scale events, such as music festivals.

It also requested the public to refrain from second-guessing the woman's nationality.


 . . . . While we appreciate comments on the TikTok video asking for the visitor to respect the works of art, comments on the visitor’s nationality are inappropriate and unnecessary.
PHOTO: ". . . . While we appreciate comments on the TikTok video asking for the visitor to respect the works of art, comments on the visitor’s nationality are inappropriate and unnecessary. As Singaporeans, we welcome all nationalities and communities to visit Haw Par Villa and we strive to create a common space for all to enjoy the beautiful works of art on display."
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The statement read:
Haw Par Villa reopened in July 2021 and has been receiving significant growth in its visitorship, particularly after the opening of Hell’s Museum in Oct 2021. By and large, our visitors have been very well-behaved and we do not have any major incidents to report, even when we have large-scale events such as music festivals.

Unfortunately, we have had a few incidents with visitors sitting on sculptures despite the numerous signs requesting that visitors do not do so. This is both to preserve the sculptural works of art, as well as for their own safety.

Our staff intervene regularly and firmly to prevent such negative behaviour and visitors normally comply without causing further problems.

The management of Haw Par Villa is disappointed at the behaviour of the visitor who goes by the TikTok username “anniexu403”. Her actions are irresponsible as they not only endanger herself but will also damage the art works. Furthermore, the works reflect Asian cultural values and ethical behaviour which sadly was not displayed by the visitor.

While we appreciate comments on the TikTok video asking for the visitor to respect the works of art, comments on the visitor’s nationality are inappropriate and unnecessary. As Singaporeans, we welcome all nationalities and communities to visit Haw Par Villa and we strive to create a common space for all to enjoy the beautiful works of art on display.
 

 Woman climbs & steps on Haw Par Villa exhibits
PHOTO: Woman climbs & steps on Haw Par Villa exhibits
On Wednesday (5 Oct), the woman shared a video of her posing with the figurines at Haw Par Villa.
The same clip features her sitting on one of the animal sculptures.
Picture posted by Sabrina Seng , MS News on 11 October 2022 at 06:02 pm
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 Haw Par Villa posted an official statement on its Facebook page in response to the incident.
PHOTO: Haw Par Villa posted an official statement on its Facebook page in response to the incident.
"Haw Par Villa reopened in July 2021 and has been receiving significant growth in its visitorship, particularly after the opening of Hell’s Museum in Oct 2021.
By and large, our visitors have been very well-behaved and we do not have any major incidents to report, even when we have large-scale events such as music festivals.
Unfortunately, we have had a few incidents with visitors sitting on sculptures despite the numerous signs requesting that visitors do not do so. This is both to preserve the sculptural works of art, as well as for their own safety. . . ."
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 . . .comments on the visitor’s nationality are inappropriate and unnecessary.
PHOTO: " . . .comments on the visitor’s nationality are inappropriate and unnecessary. As Singaporeans, we welcome all nationalities and communities to visit Haw Par Villa and we strive to create a common space for all to enjoy the beautiful works of art on display."
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 We are unable to soften the story enough.
PHOTO: We are unable to soften the story enough. We hope that by providing more artistic elements will draw us back to the original goal; peace, harmony and happiness for all. May we forgive and forget. May we look forward to the wonderful blessing which filled one small corner till the end of the world. Let us cherish together the wonders which you and I can provide.
". . . Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." (Malachi 3:10)
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By Adelene Wee, Mothership, 11 October 2022 at 03:27 pm
Reference
[1] Adelene Wee, Mothership, Woman touches & steps on dioramas at 85-year-old Haw Par Villa, posted on 11 October 2022 at 03:27 pm, https://mothership.sg/2022/10/woman-touch-dioramas-haw-par-villa/


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