Mini-museums at heritage businesses in Little India showcase shops' rich history

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SINGAPORE - Madam Meena Gnanapandithan took over the business of providing custom blends of Indian spices from her father-in-law in 2005, but she is still hesitant about changing anything about the sh

op over a decade later.

The first run of the initiative was launched in Balestier in March 2020, followed by the Kampong Gelam precinct in April 2021 which featured seven businesses, like tea store Bhai Sarbat and perfumery Jamal Kazura Aromatics. "For our regulars and our multi-generational customers, we know the taste their families prefer - how spicy they like their dishes, so we know the perfect proportions to serve them," said Madam Meena.

Now occupying a five-storey building, the shop has seen vast changes over the years from the hole-in-the-wall shop it once was in 1960.

 

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